Raffles Hospital has once again achieved Accreditation with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation in Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD), marking our third consecutive cycle of this prestigious recognition. Valid through 31 July 2030, this achievement places us among an elite group of healthcare organisations that have attained the highest level of accreditation without the need for progress reports — affirming our strong governance, rigorous standards, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Under the leadership of Ms Lilian Yew, Chief Nurse, our Nursing Education team continues to advance high‑quality, evidence‑based professional development that empowers nurses, strengthens clinical practice, and enhances patient outcomes. As the only private hospital in Singapore to hold this distinction, Raffles Hospital remains dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of nursing education and supporting our nurses in staying at the forefront of best practices, certification pathways, and lifelong learning.
This reaccreditation builds on our legacy of excellence in nursing professional development:
- 2022 ANCC NCPD Premier Award – the highest honour in nursing continuing professional development, making Raffles Hospital the first private hospital in Asia to receive this prestigious award.
- 2024 ANCC NCPD Premier Award – reaffirming our leadership in advancing nursing education, innovation, and practice transformation.
These achievements highlight our commitment to delivering impactful, evidence‑based educational programmes that elevate clinical competence, support licensure and certification, and ultimately contribute to better patient outcomes across the healthcare continuum.
“As an ANCC NCPD-accredited organisation, it signifies that Raffles Hospital is committed to the growth of our nurses through high-quality nursing continuing professional development (NCPD),” said Ms Lilian Yew, Chief Nurse.
“The dedication and diligence of our nursing team is exhibited through this recognition. Likewise, our nurses can be assured that they receive updated knowledge of best nursing practices and access to the high calibre of education to meet certifications or licensure requirements, which in return value-adds to the recovery journey of patients,” Lilian shared.
What the ANCC’s accreditation means for an organisation is that it has the ability to demonstrate quality and instill excellence in curriculum design and delivery of continuing nursing education (CNE). Raffles Hospital meets with stringent criteria in ensuring CNE activities are effectively planned, implemented, and evaluated. The outcome from the ANCC places Raffles Hospital among a distinguished group of providers that have completed a review without any progress report requirements. With this international accolade, our professionally trained nurses are widely acclaimed and recognised by various relevant licensing and regulatory bodies.
For more information on ANCC Accreditation Program, please click here.
Watch this video to see nurse leaders like Ms Lilian Yew describe how ANCC NCPD accreditation provides the framework for lifelong learning.
Nursing Education
The Nursing Education Department (NED) is dedicated to providing quality nursing education that develops critical skills, knowledge and professionalism, maximising the potential of local and international nursing talents.
Leveraging the nursing expertise and experience of our clinical doctors and nursing leaders, we offer a wide range of nursing continuing professional educational (CPE) programmes that focuses on clinical practice that equip learners with hands-on learning experience.
At Raffles Hospital, we firmly believe that lifelong learning and professional training are key components to the growth and development of nurses, helping them excel in their roles as caregivers, health educators, counsellors and managers.
Nursing Orientation
The Nursing Orientation Programme spans a month and is designed for newly-hired nurses to induct them to professional standards and responsibilities of being a nurse. It focuses on developing effective decision-making skills (ie. patient safety, risk assessment, prevention and management, and essential nursing skills) and strives to build confidence in nurses. This will allow them to effectively go about their daily clinical practice and to ease into their new healthcare environments quickly.
A mix of online learning and classroom mediums are used to optimise learning and set objectives. Technology is also used to match each nurse’s learning style. Every nurse is given greater flexibility of learning at their own time and pace. Nurses are required to attend a one-day classroom session and upon completion, they must complete mandatory E-learning modules by a month’s time. The nurses will then be awarded a certificate of attendance.
Local Nursing Student Clinical Placement
Raffles Hospital has been accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) as a certified training ground for students’ internship since 2006. The Nursing Education Department (NED) has been receiving students from various educational institutions such as:
- National University of Singapore (NUS)
- Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
- Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
- Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
- Institute Technical Education (ITE)
- Health Management Institute (HMI)
The clinical attachment programme is categorised as follows:
- Pre-registration Programme for students from Diploma in Nursing & Degree in Nursing courses
- Pre-enrolment Programme for students from NITEC in Nursing
- Post-registration Programme, tailored for registered nurses who are pursuing an advanced diploma in various nursing specialties
During their clinical attachment, a structured orientation programme inducts students to various clinical settings. We have a dedicated team of educators in the NED working closely with respective nurses, nursing clinicians and managers to help students achieve their learning objectives and sharpen clinical skills and competencies. We have included our interns in our in-house training programmes and paired them with clinical preceptors who mentors them throughout their attachment stint. We foster a cohesive bond with our students and value their feedback. This keep us on a continuous track of improvement and enhancement of our facilitation.
Overseas Nursing Education Programme
Over the years, the NED has been receiving an influx of international students from Korea, China, Taiwan, Australia, Germany and many other countries for observational clinical attachments.
This international internship programme serves to complement overseas academic education with observational insights to clinical nursing practice in Singapore’s healthcare system and exposes the students to service excellence standards and management at a private hospital.
Comprehensive hospital tours are conducted at specialty operating units, allied health departments and clinical areas across various nursing disciplines. The programme is often tailored to meet specific learning needs of students at various levels of tertiary studies.
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