15.9.2010

Degree programme in Nursing

- A Bachelor of Nursing is a nursing expert whose task in society is to support individuals, families and communities in defining, obtaining and maintaining health in changing circumstances and in different care environments such as primary health care, specialised health care, and social services as well as within the private and third sectors, tells the Degree Programme Manager Ulla Wiirilinna.

Nurse is an indipendent expert

A Registered Nurse has the ability to implement and to develop health care work which is simultaneously health promoting and health maintaining, prevents illnesses and provides a treatment for them, and provides rehabilitation. A nurse works as an independent expert in health care when nursing patients and at the same time implementing the medical care of the patient prescribed by a physician. A nurse supports the resources of individuals in different stages of life and those of a community, and helps individuals to face up to illness, disability and death. A nurse works in co-operation with different professional groups. 

The education of registered nurses is defined by the EU directive 2005/36/EC. A person who has completed the degree will be granted status of Registered Nurse as a legalised health care professional.

More Information:

• Student Counselor Päivi Härmä
• Degree Coordinator: Eeva Mattila

The extent of the studies: 210 ECTS ( 3,5 years)