Vol. 13, Issue 1 (2024)

Author(s):
Salma Tail Salem Almutairi, Esra Mushawah Almushawah, Kholod Abdullah Mutashesh, Eman Hussain Hassan Motashesh and Nora Rashid O Aldosary

Abstract:
Background-In 1948, a diploma program for male nurses was created in Saudi Arabia, marking the beginning of nursing education in the country. A lack of a standardized curriculum & governing bodies has contributed to the field of nursing's uneven expansion since then, as many organizations have served as suppliers of nursing education. Method: Saudi Arabia's nursing environment has lagged behind global trends in maturity or growth due, in particular, to a lack of competent nursing leaders and accurate statistics about the country's nursing workforce throughout the last several decades. Discussion: This research provides a comprehensive examination of the development of Saudi nursing education from 1948 to 2022. Conclusion: The review goes into the evolution of Saudi Arabian nursing education and its historical context. A look at the evolution of nursing education across time paints a picture of consistent progress, particularly in recent years.