To provide high-quality nursing care, nurses need sound clinical judgment based on knowledge and evidence, dependable nursing skills, and a strong sense of ethics. To foster independent nursing professionals, we have appointed seven staff members dedicated to supporting learning. Beginning in 2025, in accordance with the Lifelong Learning Guidelines for Nursing Personnel, we will shift our focus from “education” to “lifelong learning support.” In collaboration with the learning support committees of each department and within the career ladder system, we are developing an environment and system that promote collaborative learning. Furthermore, the online learning tool Nursing Skills - Japan Edition, supervised by our nursing department, is widely used as a training resource at nursing schools and medical institutions nationwide.

Medical care at a university hospital involves a wide range of professionals - -not only doctors and nurses. We strive to foster mutual respect and understanding among all healthcare professionals so that each can fully leverage their expertise and deliver optimal care to every patient.

As a university hospital, conducting nursing research is one of our roles. Within the career ladder system, we support nurses in acquiring research skills step by step. With guidance from nursing faculty at the University of Tokyo and advanced practice nurses (Certified Nurse Specialists and Certified Nurses), nurses develop logical thinking skills and work toward presenting evidencebased findings.