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This study intends to provide the grounds for improving clinical practice curriculum reflecting the reality and demands of the clinical practice of nursing by identifying the needs of nursing students for clinical practice education and the experiences of clinical practice education perceived by graduates. A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was applied. According to the results of the quantitative study, application of core basic nursing skills based on expertise and skills and cooperation and communication were considered as important, and achievement was also high. According to the results of the qualitative study, it is essential to use such teaching methods like simulation so that students can improve their skill competencies. Additionally, quality improvement of clinical practice instructors was demanded to enhance the quality of clinical practice education. This study is significant because it established the future direction for the development of a clinical practice curriculum to enhance professional competencies for nurses in the future based on the needs of nursing students and graduates. It is necessary to develop an integrated assessment tool to measure achievement as well as develop a clinical practice curriculum.