From May 18 to 29, West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, jointly organized a two-week clinical practice exchange program with Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau. Two undergraduate students from the college participated in the program at West China Hospital.
During the two weeks, the students undertook observational placements in the Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery and the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at West China Hospital, Sichuan University. They studied topics including “Compassionate Care in Burn Surgery Nursing,” “An Integrated Physician–Nurse Model of Wound Care,” and “Perioperative Nursing Care for Patients with Dissecting Aortic Aneurysms.” They also learned standardized procedures for wound treatment and nursing care, oral medication administration, and intravenous medication preparation. In addition, they visited the Sichuan University campus and the West China Hospital History Museum, gaining an appreciation of West China’s rich history and cultural traditions.
Students from Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau have visited West China on multiple occasions. These exchanges have facilitated the sharing of clinical nursing experience between the two schools, strengthened institutional ties and friendships among faculty and students, and laid a solid foundation for deeper collaboration.
Student Reflections:
Li Ruotong: I recently completed a two-week clinical observational placement at West China Hospital, Sichuan University, with rotations in the Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery and the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery. By comparing clinical practices at West China and Kiang Wu, I gained a systematic understanding of West China Hospital’s advanced approaches to critical care and technological innovation, and internalized its rigorous approach to clinical reasoning and standardized diagnosis and treatment. Throughout the placement, I also drew on Kiang Wu’s tradition of compassionate, attentive care, emphasizing patient, empathetic communication and meticulous nursing care across the care continuum. This experience deepened my understanding that clinical expertise and compassionate care are at the heart of healthcare. Building on this valuable experience, I will continue to refine my clinical skills, remain committed to compassionate practice, and strive to become a healthcare professional with both strong clinical competence and a strong commitment to compassionate care.
Ma Xinyi: On arriving at West China School of Medicine, I was impressed by the advanced simulation equipment and the attention to compassionate care in every detail. From the emphasis on privacy protection in simulation-based teaching to the empathy demonstrated by standardized patients, these experiences gave me a renewed understanding of the human dimension of nursing. This exchange broadened my professional perspective and deepened my appreciation of the complementary strengths and shared principles of nursing practice in the two locations. As a Kiang Wu student, I will carry this commitment to “whole-person care” into my future practice.
