WHO CC - Strengthening Nursing Clinical Teaching: Indonesia Develop a Nursing Clinical Instructor (NCI) Training

The role of clinical instructors has evolved. Globally, clinical instructors are now expected not only to supervise technical skills, but also to guide learning, act as professional role models, and support improvements in clinical practice. In Indonesia, differences in clinical supervision practices and the limited availability of standardized training for clinical instructors highlight the need to strengthen clinical teaching and better prepare the nursing workforce.

To address these challenges, the Ministry of Health of Indonesia, with support from WHO Indonesia and the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO), began developing a Nursing Clinical Instructor (NCI) Training as part of the Poltekkes WHO Collaborating Centre programme. The aim is to improve the quality of clinical teaching and support the development of competent nurses.

The initial preparation meeting for the NCI Programme was held on 18–22 August 2025, led by Dr. Anna Kurniati, and involved representatives from WHO WPRO,  WHO Indonesia, the WHO Collaborating Centre team, and the health workforce provision team. The meeting agreed on key steps, including forming a working group, reviewing the curriculum, conducting focused group discussions (FGDs), and preparing for Training of Trainers (ToT).

Building on this preparation, Poltekkes WHO Collaborating Centre held a second NCI discussion meeting on 23 October 2025, involving WHO WPRO, academic partners from the University of the Philippines Manila and University of Technology, Sydney  , nursing collegium, Poltekkes, and service providers. This ensured that the curriculum responds to international standards as well as national education and service needs.

Further work was carried out through FGDs and a curriculum and module finalization workshop on 24 - 26 November 2025 at Poltekkes Jakarta I, focusing on improving learning materials, assessment tools, and readiness for implementation. A technical meeting with Dr. Midori Anami Akimoto (WHO WPRO) on 9 December 2025 provided guidance to ensure the curriculum aligns with global nursing education principles and can be implemented in stages.

Progress was highlighted during the State of the World’s Nursing (SoWN) 2025 Dissemination on 11 December 2025 in Surabaya, through a symbolic handover of the NCI curriculum manuscript from the NCI Task Force, represented by Dr. Sri Ramdaniati (Poltekkes Bandung), to Dr. Anna Kurniati, together with Ms. Midori Anami Akimoto (WHO WPRO) and WHO Indonesia representatives, Roderic Salengga and Zakiyah Eke. This moment reflected a shared commitment to continue preparing and supporting the future implementation of the NCI Training.

“Empowering clinical instructors strengthens the bridge between classroom learning and real-world practice. It enhances not only the quality of education, but also the competence, confidence, and compassion of new nurses entering the workforce” – Midori Anami, Regional Nursing Officer WHO WPRO.

Better clinical teaching means better-prepared nurses. By developing the NCI Training, Indonesia is strengthening the foundation for nursing education that supports safe care, professional growth, and stronger health services for communities.

Poltekkes WHO Collaborating Centre will continue working with the WHO and Ministry of Health and partners to finalize the curriculum and prepare for phased implementation, including Training of Trainers and pilot activities.

(Luthfiani Syafa & Az Zahra Nur Ainiyyah, Poltekkes WHO Collaborating Center)