Assessment of AACN Baccalaureate Nursing Education Curriculum Model in the People's Republic of China: A Transcultural Exploratory Study.

Chinese nurse educators (n=11) assessed the relevance of American Association of Colleges of Nursing baccalaureate curriculum guidelines. A majority of 21 key concepts were supported, reflecting universality of philosophies, beliefs, and values. However, some concepts were not culturally transferable, including autonomy, critical thinking, global health care, and health care policy. (Contains 18 references.) (SK)