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HA pools resources to strengthen nursing education and cultivate next generation of nursing talent (with photos)
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson today (May 30) said that in order to further enhance nursing training, the HA has consolidated its registered nurse schools at Caritas Medical Centre (CMC), Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH), along with the enrolled nurse school at Grantham Hospital, to form the HA Nursing School. The HA Nursing School will be centrally managed by the HA Academy to achieve resource sharing, synergistic effects and continuous improvement in nursing education standards.
 
     The HA Nursing School will co-ordinate various nursing training programmes. Students will be able to share the teaching resources and facilities currently available at the four nursing schools, which will help provide a more diversified teaching and training model as well as more flexible clinical placement arrangements. It will also leverage the unique strengths of each school to design programmes and subjects that suit their own characteristics, providing students and teaching staff with more comprehensive training and development opportunities.
 
     Speaking at today's inauguration ceremony of the HA Nursing School, the Chief Executive of the HA, Dr Tony Ko, reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to nursing education. He said, "The HA attaches great importance to the professional training and development of nurses. I believe that the HA Nursing School will lead our nursing training programmes to a new level through curriculum innovation and enhanced teaching quality to cultivate competent, compassionate, and patient-centred healthcare professionals who can meet the evolving healthcare needs."
 
     The Head of the HA Academy, Dr David Sun, said, "We anticipate four major advantages following the integration of the HA's nursing schools. We will be able to facilitate flexible management and allocation of teaching resources to prepare for providing more nursing education opportunities, offering more continuous learning opportunities for both aspiring nurses and existing nursing staff. The integration will help streamline administrative work by reducing duplicative or unnecessary procedures while further enhancing teaching standards. It will also promote exchanges and collaboration with universities, specialty colleges, the Nursing Council of Hong Kong, and nursing schools worldwide. Furthermore, this will provide students and teaching staff with more diverse opportunities for learning, exchanges, and broadening horizons as well as a more enriching campus life."
 
     The same day, the HA also held a graduation ceremony for the Professional Diploma in Nursing (PDN) Programme 2025. About 300 graduates from the HA Nursing School completed their 3.5-year training and qualified as registered nurses, ready to join the healthcare workforce.
 
     In his address, the Chief Manager (Nursing) of the HA, Dr Danny Tong, encouraged the graduates to uphold the spirit of people-centred care. He said, "The HA has always been dedicated to nurturing nursing talents. We value not only clinical expertise but also the fostering of their core nursing values. Remember to stay true to your aspirations and serve the community with empathy, professionalism and dedication."
 
     Three outstanding graduates, Mr Lo Ming Laam (CMC), Miss Zoe Chan (QEH) and Mr Leung Kin Lok (TMH), shared that their learning experiences at the HA Nursing School had been very rewarding. They pointed that the Programme emphasised both theoretical knowledge and practical application, which deepened their understanding of holistic care. They pledged on behalf of all graduates to apply their knowledge and provide high-quality nursing services to patients and the community.
 
     The HA's 3.5-year full time PDN Programme is currently open for enrollment, offering 300 places. On completion of the PDN Programme, graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse (General) under the Nursing Council of Hong Kong. The deadline for applications is August 8. For details, please visit the HA's website
www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_index.asp?Content_ID=251613&Lang=ENG&Dimension=100. In addition, the two-year Enrolled Nurses (General) Training Programme will admit 100 students this year, with applications open from June 16 to August 8. Individuals aspiring to join the nursing profession are welcome to apply.
 
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In order to further enhance nursing training, the Hospital Authority (HA) has consolidated four nursing schools at Caritas Medical Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Tuen Mun Hospital and Grantham Hospital, to form the HA Nursing School. Photo shows (from left to right) the Head of the HA Academy, Dr David Sun; the Cluster Chief Executive of the Hong Kong West Cluster, Dr Theresa Li; the Cluster Chief Executive of the New Territories West Cluster, Dr Wong Yiu-chung; the Cluster Chief Executive of the Kowloon Central Cluster, Dr Eric Cheung; the Chairman of the HA, Mr Henry Fan; the Chief Executive of the HA, Dr Tony Ko; the Chief Manager (Nursing) of the HA, Dr Danny Tong; and the Cluster Chief Executive of the Kowloon West Cluster, Dr Law Chun-bon, who attended the inauguration ceremony of the HA Nursing School today (May 30).
The Hospital Authority (HA) has consolidated its registered nurse schools at Caritas Medical Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Tuen Mun Hospital, along with the enrolled nurse school at Grantham Hospital, to form the HA Nursing School. The HA held a graduation ceremony today (May 30) for the Professional Diploma in Nursing Programme 2025. About 300 nursing school graduates completed the 3.5 year programme and passed the required assessments to qualify as registered nurses.
The Hospital Authority (HA) has consolidated its registered nurse schools at Caritas Medical Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Tuen Mun Hospital, along with the enrolled nurse school at Grantham Hospital, to form the HA Nursing School. The HA held a graduation ceremony today (May 30) for the Professional Diploma in Nursing Programme 2025. Graduates passed a lantern symbolising the spirit of Nightingale, signifying the passing of the baton to the new generation.
The Hospital Authority (HA) has consolidated its registered nurse schools at Caritas Medical Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Tuen Mun Hospital, along with the enrolled nurse school at Grantham Hospital, to form the HA Nursing School. Photo shows Mr Lo Ming Laam (right) from the School of Nursing of Caritas Medical Centre, Miss Zoe Chan from the School of General Nursing of Queen Elizabeth Hospital (centre) and Mr Leung Kin Lok from the School of General Nursing of Tuen Mun Hospital (left) who are fresh graduates of the Professional Diploma in the Nursing Programme. They said that their learning experience at the nursing schools was very rewarding and that they look forward to contributing what they have learned to the community.