Table of Contents
Introduction
Vision
Mission
Philosophy
Objectives
Board of Studies
Honorary Advisors
Committees
Education Programmes

Introduction

The Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies (IANS) is a member of the Institute of Health Care. It evolved from the School of Post-basic Nursing Studies and was formally inaugurated in July 1995 with full support from the Chief Executive, Hospital Authority, who is also the President of the Institute.

Vision

As an integral part of a learning organisation, the Institute strives to elevate the standards and quality of nursing practice by facilitating the ongoing learning and personal development of all nursing staff employed within the Hospital Authority.

Mission

The Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies is committed to enhance the competencies of nurses and the quality of care through the provision of continuing nursing education for nurses in the Hospital Authority.

Philosophy

Nurses have been facing role evolution. They are expected to function, not only as competent nurses, but also care managers, health educators, client advocates, researchers and change agents.
It is important for nurses to continually acquire new knowledge and skills, analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, desirable attitudes and personal integrity in order to fulfil their professional roles.
Continuing nursing education is the application of the principles of adult learning and lifelong education to facilitate nurses in acquiring the required competencies for effective functioning in the work setting.

Objectives

The objectives of the Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies are to:
provide continuing nursing education programmes that are responsive to service needs and meet community expectations
provide opportunities for nurses to access programmes through a variety of media and flexible modes of programme delivery
foster collaborative relationships with other organisations / training providers in programmes delivery
build on the competencies and knowledge of all nurses to improve practice within HA
promote the desire of nurses for lifelong learning and personal responsibility for keeping current in nursing practice

Board of Studies

The Board of Studies of the Institute is chaired by Dr. Susie LUM, Senior Executive Manager (Nursing). The Board steers the long-term development of the Institute in line with the directions approved by the Co-ordinating Committee (Nursing). It formulates policies and strategies for continuing nursing education activities, monitors standards of education programmes and endorses the assessment results and related awards.

Honorary Advisors

A panel of Honorary Advisors provide their expert input on the academic and professional standards of the Institute's educational programmes.

Committees

Programme Development and Review Committee
With input from clinical departments and specialty experts, the Committee plans and reviews the curriculum design for continuing nursing education programmes.

Education Standard Committee
The Committee monitors the implementation of the assessment policy and the overall standard of the specialty nursing certificate courses.

CNE Advisory Panel
The panel advises hospitals and health professional societies / organizations on the implementation of CNE System in the Hospital Authority.

Education Programmes

Types
Specialty Nursing Certificate Course
Enhancement Programmes

Special Features
Programmes are competency-based, clinical focussed and geared towards service needs
Support corporate direction and sensitive to world trends in professional development
Corporate identity to liaise with external training providers / institutions
Central planning and coordination to optimise use of training resources
Close liaison with hospitals/clinical departments in programme planning and organisation
Provide a platform for cross-fertilisation among health care professionals