About the Department 

Tracing its roots back to 1914, our nursing education has evolved through multiple institutional integrations to become today’s Department of Nursing at Korea National University of Transportation. The department is supported by 10 faculty members and dedicated academic staff, educating approximately 220 students.

Education & Curriculum 

Our curriculum is designed to build strong foundations and clinical competence through a stepwise structure:

• ∙ Years 1–2: Foundations in natural sciences and liberal arts, alongside introductory nursing major courses. 
• ∙ Years 3–4: A block-format curriculum that integrates theory (8 weeks) and clinical practicum (6 weeks) each semester to strengthen clinical readiness. 
• ∙ Toward graduation: Through integrated courses for senior students, such as simulation-based practicum and core fundamental nursing skills, we support a smooth transition
        to clinical practice by strengthening applied competence, professional attitudes, and real-world problem solving.

Clinical Placement Sites 

Clinical practicum are conducted through affiliation agreements with a range of healthcare institutions, including: 

• ∙ Chungcheongbuk-do (Chungbuk) region: Chungbuk National University Hospital; major hospitals in Cheongju; Senior care hospitals/nursing homes; Women’s hospitals,
        Public health centers and Community health centers

• ∙ Seoul Capital Area (Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon): Ewha Womans University hospitals; Seoul Metropolitan Seonam Hospital; YongIn Severance Hospital, and other affiliated institutions

• ∙ National specialty centers: National Cancer Center; National Center for Mental Health

Special Programs & Learning Environment

• ∙ ‘Health Teacher’ Track: Through our teacher education curriculum, eligible students can prepare for careers as future educators and obtain a Level-2 Health Teacher certificate
       upon graduation, subject to completion requirements.

• ∙ Core Fundamental Nursing Skills Program: The department provides structured self-practice sessions, where students train under supervision at flexible times to strengthen skills
       they need most. Competency is monitored through a two-step assessment and follow-up evaluation to ensure practice readiness.

• ∙ Simulation Center: Our state-of-the-art simulation center supports competency development through realistic, scenario-based learning using high-fidelity simulators across adult
       and pediatric care, with simulation sessions that incorporate standardized patients (SPs) when appropriate. Immersive VR/MR learning environments are also being expanded to
       strengthen applied clinical performance.