本文從我國衛生政策中相關之「護理制度」與世界衛生組織之 2011~2015「強化護理及助產服務策略方針」(Strategic Directions for Strengthening Nursing and Midwifery Services, SDNM)，進行臺灣護理專業發展之回顧與前瞻。文獻查證世界衛生組織「強化護理及助產服務策略方針」內涵及「臺灣省政府衛生處」、「行政院衛生署」等國家中央衛生組織之官方資料，分析與論證臺灣護理專業發展之機會與挑戰。適逢建國 100年歷史及行政院將於民國 101年組織再造：「行政院衛生署轉銜行政院衛生福利部」之際，本文希望記錄臺灣護理精彩 100之發展。

This article used both retrospective and prospective perspectives to rethink and reflect upon the opportunities and challenges of nursing professional development in Taiwan. The authors conducted a literature review on the 2011~2015 Strategic Directions for Strengthening Nursing and Midwifery Services (SDNM) initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and on analyses of nursing related polices and programs from done by Taiwan health administrative offices. It is important to record the contribution of nursing to Taiwan’s healthcare delivery system. Such is especially in light of the Taiwan’s centenary celebrations in 2011 and of the Department of Health’s consolidation into the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2012 due to central government reforms.