To further advance the development of the nursing discipline and promote cross-cultural exchange and mutual learning, Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital successfully hosted the "New Developments in Domestic and International Specialty Nursing & English Case Competition" at its Hongli Campus from Nov. 21 to 22, 2025.

　　Sponsored by the International Exchange and Cooperation Alliance and the Returned Overseas-Educated Nurses Branch of the Guangdong Nurses Association, the event focused on the latest practices in specialty nursing worldwide. It successfully established a cross-regional and cross-cultural learning platform, drawing widespread attention from the medical community.

　　The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Ding Xiaorong, President of the Shenzhen Nursing Association; Li Rong, Chair of the International Exchange and Cooperation Alliance of the Guangdong Nurses Association; Chen Shaowu, Vice President of Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital; alongside Xiao Yuhong, Yan Jing, Li Fu, and Xiao Xiao, Vice Presidents of the Returned Overseas-Educated Nurses Branch. The training program attracted over 700 nursing professionals, who participated both online and offline.

　　In his opening address, Vice President Chen Shaowu noted that integrating academic training with an English-language nursing case competition not only hones participants' professional competencies and international communication skills but also provides a vital platform for mutual exchange. He emphasized that the event showcases the professional confidence and contemporary excellence of Chinese nursing.

　　President Ding Xiaorong stated in her speech that by bringing together domestic and international experts for this event, the program deepens the synergistic integration of nursing concepts and talent cultivation within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, serving as a significant driver for regional nursing development.

　　The first day's curriculum centered on the latest international advancements in specialty nursing. The comprehensive sessions covered a wide array of topics, including overseas study experiences of Chinese nurses, the development of hemodialysis specialties in Singapore, new progress in critical and geriatric care in Hong Kong, innovative community nursing models in New Zealand, and critical care talent cultivation in Australia. Additional presentations explored family and rehabilitation nursing practices in Hong Kong, as well as comparative insights from nursing experts in Hong Kong and Macao. These sessions highlighted the unique characteristics and trends of specialty nursing across different regions, effectively broadening the international horizons of the attendees.

　　The English Nursing Case Competition, held on the second day, aimed to enhance clinical reasoning and international presentation skills. Contestants delivered standardized, fluent, entirely English presentations that clearly articulated complex clinical nursing cases, fully demonstrating their solid clinical foundations and professionalism.

　　An expert panel conducted comprehensive evaluations and provided on-site feedback based on multiple dimensions, including case representativeness, nursing protocols, and language proficiency. The competition fostered a rigorous yet enthusiastic atmosphere, perfectly capturing the proactive spirit of the nursing teams.

　　Following the evaluations, outstanding nurses from our hospital achieved remarkable results, showcasing the international caliber and professional strength of our nursing staff:

　　First Prize: Liu Qiqi (NICU, Fuqiang Campus)

　　Second Prize: Xie Ziyang (Nursing Department)

　　Third Prize: Peng Lin (Obstetrics Ward 8) and Chen Kaimin (Pediatrics Ward 2)

　　Excellence Awards: Rao Wenjing (Pediatrics Ward 1), Zhang Yunyi (Nursing Department), and Liao Xiaomei (Pediatric Surgery, Fuqiang Campus)

　　The successful conclusion of this training program and competition further highlights the professional standards and international development potential of the Greater Bay Area's nursing workforce. Moving forward, Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital will continue to strengthen exchanges and cooperation, refine our training platforms, and empower nursing talents to project a new, world-class image of Chinese nursing, ultimately contributing to the high-quality development of regional healthcare.