Nursing
The first cycle of studies at the Faculty of Health Studies
About the Study Program
The nursing and therapy study program lasts four years and carries 240 ECTS credits, spanning eight semesters that combine theory, practical instruction, and professional clinical practice in hospital wards. The program trains professionals to implement the nursing process based on a holistic approach across all levels of healthcare, in accordance with European directives on the recognition of qualifications.
First year
Foundations of the profession: human anatomy and physiology, health protection systems, environmental health, sociology of health, introduction to statistics and informatics, and care in emergency situations.
Second year
Transition to profession: general principles of health care, process of health care, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, pharmacology in health care, health care of internal medicine patients.
Third year
Specialized Care: Children's, Women's and Maternity Health Care, Infectology, Mental Health, Neurology, Surgery, Pain and Palliative Care.
Fourth year
Consolidation of knowledge and professional practice: family and geriatric nursing, rehabilitation in nursing, nursing management, disaster healthcare, two professional internships.
Scope of work after graduation
A qualified nurse carries out the nursing care process—independently or as part of a team—at all levels of healthcare, applying a holistic approach and adhering to professional, legal, and ethical standards.
Ethics and professional values
Knowledge of and adherence to the code of professional ethics and deontology, combined with responsible conduct towards the patient at all stages of care.
Nursing process
Assessment of the health needs of the individual, family, and community; definition of nursing diagnoses; planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation at all levels of healthcare.
Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and medical-technical tasks, including the independent initiation of life-saving measures.
Management and Leadership
Planning, organizing, and managing the nursing care process, while making rational use of resources and possessing knowledge of the healthcare system and its financing.
Health promotion
Planning, organizing, and managing the nursing care process, while making rational use of resources and possessing knowledge of the healthcare system and its financing.
Mentoring and professional development
Teaching and mentoring students and colleagues, while taking responsibility for lifelong learning and the implementation of research findings into practice.