The educational process of the Department of Nursing includes a number of activities aimed at preparing students for future nursing practice. The learning process includes lectures, practical classes, clinical practice, seminars and discussions, individual work, exams and certification. The educational process at medical faculties is strictly regulated and requires high academic responsibility and discipline from students. It provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully work in the medical field.
KazNMU and Guangzhou Health Science College Discuss Cooperation in Nursing and Rehabilitation
On 13 October 2026, a meeting was held at Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University between the KazNMU leadership and staff and a delegation from Guangzhou Health Science College of the People’s Republic of China.
The Chinese delegation was headed by Yang Chun, Vice President of the college. The delegation also included Luo Yu, Director of the Center for International Exchange and Cooperation; Yu Qinghua, Dean of the School of Rehabilitation and Health; Sun Wenjuan, Deputy Dean of the School of Nursing; and Leong Zhen Hui, Project Coordinator at the International Center for Cultural Communication in Malaysia (ICCCM).
KazNMU was represented by First Vice-Rector Dilyara Kaidarova; Zhanat Kozhekenova, Dean of the Kh. Dosmukhamedov School of Public Health; Dinara Makhanbetkulova, Head of the Department of Nursing; and Meruert Yakupova, Acting Head of the Department of Strategic Development and International Cooperation.
The parties discussed promising areas of long-term cooperation in nursing, rehabilitation, and medical education. Particular attention was paid to developing academic mobility, facilitating faculty and student exchanges, arranging professional internships, and jointly educating international students.
One of the promising initiatives considered was the establishment of an overseas “Chinese Language + Professional Skills” Training Center at KazNMU. The participants also discussed developing joint educational programmes, exchanging teaching and learning materials, and creating educational resources focused on practice-oriented training.
Special attention was given to improving the training of nursing and rehabilitation professionals through the use of traditional Chinese medicine methods. The parties also discussed the development of applied research and the exchange of experience in medical education reform.
An important outcome of the meeting was the signing of a letter of intent on cooperation, confirming the parties’ mutual interest in further developing their partnership.
KazNMU and Guangzhou Health Science College agreed to continue working on specific joint projects and approaches to professional training, taking into account the particular features of the healthcare systems of Kazakhstan and China.
Meeting at Aksai Republican Children’s Clinical Hospital
On October 6, 2026, Associate Professors of the Department of Nursing of Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, S.T. Seidumanov, B.A. Iskakov, and A.M. Indershiyev, held a seminar-meeting with the nurses of the Primary Health Care Center at the Aksai Republican Children’s Clinical Hospital, a clinical base of KazNMU.
The meeting focused on the current state of nursing in Kazakhstan, the professional activities of nurses, and key areas of cooperation between the Department and the Primary Health Care Center. Further areas of joint work aimed at developing nursing capacity were identified.
In the 2025–2026 academic year, 369 students graduated from the Nursing educational program.
International and Scientific Projects of the Department of Nursing
The Department of Nursing at Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University actively promotes international scientific and academic collaboration through participation in research and educational projects aimed at advancing nursing science, improving the professional practice of nurses, preventing complications of chronic diseases, and modernizing the education and training of healthcare professionals.
- International Research Project: “The Professional Practice Environment of Primary Health Care Nurses as a Resource for Enhancing Healthcare Management Effectiveness in Central Asian Countries”
The project is being implemented at the Department of Nursing of Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University within the framework of international academic and scientific collaboration. The Department coordinates the project and serves as its national coordinator in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The project is carried out in partnership with the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU).
Project implementation period: 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2028.
Participating countries: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Lithuania.
The international research partners include Tashkent State Medical University (Republic of Uzbekistan), the I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (Kyrgyz Republic), the Republican Medical College in Dushanbe (Republic of Tajikistan), and the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU).
The primary focus of the project is to investigate the professional practice environment of primary health care nurses as a resource for enhancing healthcare management effectiveness in the countries of Central Asia.
The study employs a mixed-methods research design, integrating quantitative and qualitative data collection methods through questionnaires and interviews with nurses working in primary health care (PHC) organizations.The project utilizes internationally validated instruments, including the Revised Professional Practice Environment (RPPE), the Reporting of Clinical Adverse Events Scale (RoCAES), and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (EBNP).
The project aims to investigate the professional working conditions of nurses, promote evidence-based nursing practice, explore patient safety and clinical adverse events, and conduct a comparative analysis of the nursing practice environment across the countries of Central Asia.
- International Research Project: “Impact on Diabetic Foot Ulcer Formation: Exploring Attitudes and Influencing Factors in Foot Care”
The international multicenter study “Impact on Diabetic Foot Ulcer Formation: Exploring Attitudes and Influencing Factors in Foot Care” is dedicated to investigating the factors influencing the development of diabetic foot ulcers, foot care practices, and opportunities to improve preventive care for patients with diabetes mellitus.
The study is conducted in collaboration with the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, School of Health Sciences (Japan). Kazakhstan is represented in the international project by Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University.
Research period: From March 2024 to the present. Following the completion of the main research phase, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and the dissemination of research findings at scientific conferences and academic events are ongoing.
Participating countries: Japan, Lithuania, China, Indonesia, Nigeria, Trinidad and Tobago, and Kazakhstan. The international format of the study enables a comparative analysis of existing approaches to diabetic foot prevention and helps identify both common challenges and country-specific characteristics across participating nations.
The primary focus of the project is the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers and the improvement of care for patients with diabetes mellitus through the study of patients’ knowledge, behaviors, and the factors influencing their adherence to foot care recommendations.
The project is based on a mixed-methods research design, combining questionnaires and interviews. During the first phase, patients’ knowledge of diabetic foot, self-efficacy, actual foot care practices, and the content of education and recommendations provided by healthcare professionals are assessed. During the second phase, interviews are conducted to analyze the factors that facilitate or hinder regular foot care and their association with the development of diabetic foot ulcers.
Within the framework of the international research project “Impact on Diabetic Foot Ulcer Formation: Exploring Attitudes and Influencing Factors in Foot Care,” significant scientific outcomes have been achieved and reflected in the Department’s publication and conference activities. Based on the project findings, an article was published in an international peer-reviewed Q1 journal. The research results were also presented through multiple oral presentations at scientific conferences, while additional findings were published as conference abstracts. The obtained results are being used for further data analysis and the preparation of subsequent scientific publications on diabetic foot prevention and nursing care. As part of the ongoing international collaboration, the Department was visited by the Japanese project leader, Dr. Yukari Takeno, PhD, Associate Professor at Nagoya University.
Meeting with Primary Health Care Organizations (PHC)
On October 2, 2026, Associate Professors of the Department of Nursing of Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, S.T. Seidumanov, B.A. Iskakov, and A.M. Indershiyev, conducted a seminar-meeting with the nurses of the University’s Primary Health Care Center.
During the meeting, the current state of nursing in the country, the activities of nurses at the Primary Health Care Center, and potential areas for cooperation between the Department and the Center were discussed.
At the conclusion of the meeting, further steps for collaboration between the Department and the Primary Health Care Center were outlined with the Center’s management, with a focus on strengthening the nursing capacity of the University.
From April 6 to April 18, 2026, representatives of the Department of Nursing of S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University — Head of the Department Makhambetkulova D.N., Associate Professors Seidumanov S.T. and Indershiev A.M. — visited the I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy במסגרת the academic mobility program.
The visit was organized to strengthen international cooperation and exchange experience in the training of nursing professionals, based on a memorandum of cooperation between the institutions.
During the visit, meetings were held with the academy’s leadership, faculty members, and representatives of the professional community, including Rector Prof. Kudaibergenova D.O., Dean of the Faculty of Higher Nursing Education Kulukeeva A.T., Head of the Nursing Department Associate Professor Kurmanalieva Z.B., Head of the Public Health Department Prof. Aidarov Z.A., Head of the Nursing Department of Kyrgyz International University Associate Professor Kushbakeeva A.K., and other specialists.
Key topics discussed included modernization of nursing education, implementation of innovative technologies, and improving the quality of nursing training. A meeting was also held with Prof. Katarzyna Strala-Osuch, Rector of the Academy of Applied Sciences (Gdańsk, Poland), who was on an official visit to Kyrgyzstan, where issues of cooperation were discussed.
Lectures on modern technologies and current trends in nursing were delivered to students of various years of the Nursing program at KSMA.
Our specialists also participated in the international scientific and practical conference held “KSMA Science Days – 2026”.
To gain insight into the nursing education system in Kyrgyzstan, a visit was made to the Bishkek Medical College, where meetings with the administration and staff were held, along with ознакомление with educational programs, material and technical resources, and infrastructure.
At the initiative of the Department of Nursing of KazNMU, a seminar was organized within the framework of the project “Practice of Primary Health Care Nurses in Central Asian Countries.” Specialists from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan took part in the seminar.
As a result of the visit, agreements were reached on expanding cooperation, implementing joint research projects, and introducing innovative educational solutions.
On April 25, 2026, a scientific club meeting on the topic “Digital Technologies in Nursing Practice” was held at the Department of Nursing of Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University. The event was organized at the base of Aksai Clinic with the participation of undergraduate students, master’s students, and doctoral candidates.
During the meeting, актуal issues of implementing digital technologies in the healthcare system were discussed, including the use of medical information systems in the activities of nursing staff, as well as the prospects for applying artificial intelligence and analytical tools in nursing practice.
Special attention was paid to improving the quality of nursing care in the context of digitalization, analyzing practical cases, and developing the professional competencies of learners.
According to the results of the event, an improvement in the level of theoretical knowledge and practical skills of the participants was noted, as well as increased engagement in research activities.
Assistant of the department Sartayeva Dilara
Assistant of the department Alimkulova Malika Yunuskyzy
Assistant of the department Imanbek Bagymzhan Keneskyzy
📅 On March 19, 2025, an open lesson on the subject “Nursing in Gerontology” was held on an important topic. Lecturer of the Nursing Department Sadakbayeva Gulim Quanyshkyzy delivered a lecture for students on “Providing social and psychological support to patients and their parents. Teaching relatives the skills of caring for the elderly.”
🔹 Lesson highlight – a combination of theory and practice, helping students develop skills in elderly care and providing psychological support to their relatives.
🔹 Group: MI 24-017k
🔹 Language of instruction: Kazakh
🔹 Teaching method: Role-playing game
💡 Through role-playing, students practiced key aspects of elderly care and learned how to interact with patients and their families.
📢 During the open lesson on “Nursing in Gerontology,” students of group MI 24-017 actively participated and demonstrated their professional skills.
🏅 For their improvisational roles, Mukhamedzhanova Meru Ergalikyzy, Myrzhakypova Saule Muratovna, and Mukhtarilova Gulnur Gazizovna were awarded!
A big thank you to all participants for their engagement! 🌿
