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Advancing Global Competency Frameworks for the Nursing Profession – Live from ICN

In this special episode recorded at the 2025 International Council of Nurses Congress in Helsinki, host Lea Sims sits down with Professor Sylvia Fung, President of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing & Midwifery, and Professor Ying Zhou of Guangzhou Huashang College. Together, they discuss how the nursing profession is evolving in Asia and the…

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Key takeaways

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Global competency standards are crucial for nursing education and workforce development.

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The nursing profession in Hong Kong and China is shifting from skill-based to comprehensive education.

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Professors emphasize the role of nurses as educators and innovators in the healthcare sector.

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Lea Sims

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About the Experts

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Lea Sims

Host, Care Anywhere Podcast

Lea Sims is the host of the 'Care Anywhere Podcast,' where she engages with healthcare professionals to explore evolving practices in global healthcare.

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Sylvia Fung

President

Hong Kong Academy of Nursing & Midwifery

Professor Sylvia Fung has a five-decade career in nursing, transitioning from an aspiring architect to a midwife, educator, and hospital executive. She served as Chief Nurse of Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority, managing 43 hospitals.

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Ying Zhou

Professor

Guangzhou Huashang College

Professor Ying Zhou began her career as a surgical nurse and moved into leadership, teaching, and curriculum development, playing a significant role in the evolution of nursing education in China.