On May 12, 2026, International Nurses Day, the "Safeguarding Lives · Showcasing Skills—Grand Shuyang 2026 Nursing Skills Competition," hosted by Grand Shuyang, successfully concluded at the Anzhou Plasmapheresis Center in Mianyang. Twenty-two nursing backbones from Grand Shuyang's 18 plasmapheresis centers nationwide gathered to compete fiercely in venipuncture techniques, full-process plasma collection operations and theoretical knowledge, thoroughly testing the professional competence of the plasma collection nursing team.

Closely aligned with the core work scenarios of plasmapheresis, the competition comprised two assessment parts: practical skills and theoretical knowledge. The core philosophy of "standardization, safety, and compassion" ran throughout the entire event. The practical session strictly mirrored the entire process from pre-collection preparation to plasma collection and to post-collection guidance, and focused on venipuncture as a key step. Fourteen operational metrics, including puncture site accuracy, control of needle insertion angle and depth and first-attempt success rate, were assessed against rigorous criteria, thoroughly testing nurses' technical competence and on-the-spot adaptability.

The competition valued not just technical precision, but even more the warmth of service. On-site judges explained that the donor experience was incorporated into the scoring system across three stages: pre-collection (warm reassurance and detailed explanations), during collection (real-time attention to donors' feelings during venipuncture, and full companionship), and post-collection (professional health guidance). In this framework, competitors' soft skills, such as communication style, emotional support, and humanistic care, also became important benchmarks for assessing professional competence.

▲Huang Jing, Head of Source Plasma Management at Grand Shuyang, delivers a speech

Huang Jing, Head of Source Plasma Management at Grand Shuyang, stated: "At the plasma collection end, Grand Shuyang has always been rooted in the principle of 'safety first, quality foremost', aligning itself with the highest international standards for plasma collection and management. This competition is not only an in-depth review of the nursing system, but also a practical drill to propel the management of plasmapheresis centers from 'domestic compliance' to 'international excellence'. Moving forward, Grand Shuyang will continue to refine its standardized operational system in line with international standards, striving for global leadership, to provide donors with safer, higher-quality, and more compassionate plasma collection services, thereby fortifying the quality lifeline at the source of the biopharmaceutical industry."

▲Du Tingting, an award-winning nurse from Guanghan Plasmapheresis Center, delivers her acceptance speech

Du Tingting, an award-winning nurse from Guanghan Plasmapheresis Center, stated: "High-quality service extends beyond technical proficiency; it resides in the patience, respect and humanistic care we extend to every donor. Let’s bring what we have learned from the competition into our daily work, treat each donor with both superb skills and compassionate care, and work together to combine technical proficiency with humanistic care, standing together to protect every plasma donation journey filled with love."

On the occasion of the 5·12 International Nurses Day, Grand Shuyang extends sincere greetings to all nurses working on the frontline of plasmapheresis, paying tribute to these guardians of life who clad in white coats as their armor, protect health with precise venipuncture, and warm every plasma donation journey with compassion.