Surabaya, June 16, 2026 – The accreditation visit conducted by the Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences (AHPGS) at the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga (FKp UNAIR), continued on its second day, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Following a series of interviews with faculty leaders, academic staff, students, and alumni on the first day, the second day focused on an on-site review of the faculty’s educational facilities and learning support resources. This activity aimed to provide the AHPGS assessors with a comprehensive understanding of how academic quality standards are implemented and supported through the faculty’s learning environment and infrastructure.
During the visit, the assessors toured various facilities within the Faculty of Nursing, including lecture halls, nursing skills laboratories, simulation laboratories, student discussion areas, and other academic support facilities. The tour enabled the assessors to directly observe the resources available to support teaching and learning activities and to verify the alignment between the accreditation documents and their practical implementation. The visit also highlighted the faculty’s commitment to creating a conducive learning environment that supports the achievement of student competencies and professional development.
In addition to reviewing the faculty facilities, the assessors visited Universitas Airlangga Hospital (RSUA), one of the primary clinical practice sites for undergraduate nursing students and professional nursing (Ners) students. During the visit, the assessors received presentations regarding the clinical education system, student supervision mechanisms, and the collaboration between the Faculty of Nursing and the hospital in providing high-quality clinical learning experiences. The assessors toured several clinical units where students undertake their practical training, including inpatient wards, specialized care units, and other healthcare service facilities. This visit provided an opportunity for the faculty to demonstrate its commitment to ensuring that students gain comprehensive clinical exposure in a safe, supportive, and professional healthcare environment.
The two-day accreditation visit served as an important opportunity for the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, to showcase its dedication to academic excellence, continuous quality improvement, and international standards in nursing education. The visit concluded with a reflection session, during which the AHPGS assessors expressed their appreciation for Universitas Airlangga’s strong quality culture and ongoing efforts toward internationalization. The outcomes of this accreditation process are expected to further strengthen the faculty’s reputation as a leading institution in nursing education with global competitiveness and impact.
