Global Alignment of BSN Curriculum: Meta-Analysis of Philippine Nursing Education

Abstract Background The Philippine Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum faces challenges in global alignment, simulation integration, and digital health readiness. With the implementation of the K–12 curriculum, there is a pressing need to recalibrate the BSN structure to ensure vertical coherence, competency development, and international competitiveness¹. Methods A meta-analysis of 100 studies on nursing education in the Philippines was conducted using PRISMA and ENTREQ frameworks²˒³. Studies published between 2000 and 2025 were sourced from Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Philippine E-Journals. Thematic synthesis was performed to identify curricular gaps and strengths, and comparative benchmarking was carried out against BSN curricula in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, and Israel⁴⁻⁶. Results Significant gaps were found in simulation access, digital literacy, global health integration, and clinical supervision⁷⁻⁹. Thematic analysis revealed underutilization of K–12 foundations, limited faculty development, and inconsistent competency mapping¹⁰˒¹¹. International models demonstrated strengths in early clinical exposure, simulation-based learning, digital health integration, and policy-oriented training¹²⁻¹⁵. The comparative matrix highlighted the Philippines’ lag in embedding digital health, standardizing clinical supervision, and leveraging K–12 STEM competencies¹⁶. Conclusion This study proposes a revised BSN curriculum aligned with K–12 foundations and international benchmarks. The design emphasizes simulation, digital health, ethics, leadership, and policy translation, supported by faculty development and competency-based evaluation¹⁷˒¹⁸. By aligning with WHO and ICN standards¹⁹˒²⁰ and leveraging AI-enabled tools²¹˒²², the proposed curriculum enhances clinical reasoning, global awareness, and workforce mobility. These findings provide actionable insights for the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and academic institutions to advance nursing education reform, strengthen credential recognition, and prepare graduates for diverse healthcare environments.