WRITE a paper (at least 750 words) comparing and contrasting the nurse education systems of two (2) of the following countries (Brazil, China, Haiti, Ireland, Jordan, Madagascar, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand).

? Almalki, M., FitzGerald, G., Clark, M. (2011). The nursing profession in Saudi Arabia: An overview. International Nursing Review, 58, 304-311.

? Anders, R.L., & Kunavikikul. W. Nursing in Thailand. Nursing and Health Sciences, 1, 235-239.
(CLICK on PDF file: THAILAND NURSE EDUCATION)
? Garfield, R.M., & Berryman, E. (2012). Nursing and nursing education in Haiti. Nursing Outlook, 60, 16-20.
(CLICK on PDF file: HAITI NURSE EDUCATION)
? Jayasekara, R. S., & McCutcheon, H. (2006). The history of nursing services and education in Sri Lanka and the effects on developing professionalism. Journal of Nursing Education, 45(10), 391-395.
(CLICK on PDF file: SRI LANKA NURSE EDUCATION)
? O’Dwyer, P. (2007). The educational preparation of nurses in Ireland. Nursing Education Perspectives, 28(3), 136-139.
(CLICK on PDF file: IRELAND NURSE EDUCATION)
? Oguisso, T., & Freitas, G.F. (2015). Brazilian nursing history on the shoulders of giants. International Nursing Review, 62, 75-81.
(CLICK on PDF file: BRAZIL NURSE EDUCATION)
? Plager, K.A., & Razoaonandrianina, J.O. (2009). Madagascar nursing needs assessment: Education and development of the profession. International Nursing Review, 56, 58-64.
? (CLICK on PDF file: MADAGASCAR NURSE EDUCATION)
? Sztembis, B. (2006). The past, present and future of nurse education in Poland: Stages, conditions and activities. International Nursing Review, 53(2), 102-109.
(CLICK on PDF file: POLAND NURSE EDUCATION)
? Wong, F.Y., & Zhao, Y. (2012). Nursing education in China: Past, present, and future. Journal of Nursing Management, 20, 38-44.
(CLICK on PDF file: CHINA NURSE EDUCATION)
? Zahran, Z. (2011). Nurse education in Jordan: History and development. International Nursing Review, 59, 380-386.
(CLICK on PDF file: JORDAN NURSE EDUCATION).
NOTE: If you prefer, you may select another country’s (not the United States) nurse education system with prior permission from the professor. If you request another country, you must conduct a literature search prior to the selection to determine that sufficient information exists to discuss in detail the paper topics below.

4) Using the above articles and more recent sources if available, compare and contrast the nursing education systems of two (2) of the countries answering the following:
Title of Paper (top of page 2, centered)
Comparing Nursing Education in [Selected Country] and [Selected Country]
PAPER HEADING: [Level 1] Introduction Which countries are you comparing and why your interest? What were your expectations of the nursing education system in these countries before you read about the history and current educational system? Include the names of the countries in your paper title.
PAPER HEADING: [Level 2] Political History and Development of Nursing Education Describe how the political history of the country influenced nursing education in your selected (2) countries. How did nursing education develop? Be specific.
[Selected country]. [Level 3] [Selected country]. [Level 3] Comparison of countries. [Level 3]
a) PAPER HEADING: [Level 2] Government and Nursing Organizations Influencing Nursing Education Which government agency(ies) or organizations influenced the training of nurses and how did the agency(ies) do that? Did nursing organizations play a role? Be specific.
[Selected country]. [Level 3] [Selected country]. [Level 3] Comparison of countries. [Level 3]
b) PAPER HEADING: [Level 2] Current System of Nursing Education According to the articles, what are the current systems for educating students to become nurses in the selected countries? Are there diploma (hospital-based) schools? What types of degrees and/or certifications are available? Has nursing education moved into university settings (baccalaureate-equivalent degrees)? Is there a combination of nursing education programs (similar to U.S. system) to train nurses? Be specific.
[Selected country]. [Level 3] [Selected country]. [Level 3] Comparison of countries. [Level 3]

c) PAPER HEADING: [Level 2] Post-Graduate (Masters) Education Is post-graduate (masters and doctoral) education for nurses available? NOTE: Use an internet search to determine if advanced nursing degrees have been made available in your selected country(ies) since the article’s publication date.
[Selected country]. [Level 3] [Selected country]. [Level 3] Comparison of countries. [Level 3]
d) PAPER HEADING: [Level 1] Conclusion: Reflections on Nursing Education In conclusion, what surprised you about nursing education in the countries that you selected? How do you compare the current educational systems to the United States nursing education system?
5) In-text citations and a reference list MUST be found in your paper. See the Nursing Student Writing Guidelines Checklist for APA formatting.