Degree Programme in Nursing
Key learning outcomes
The profile of the Degree Programme in Nursing (bachelor’s degree) is focused on strong and comprehensive evidence-based competence in nursing, with an emphasis on health promotion and clinical competence as well as on the digital skills and data security necessary in nursing practice. The studies allow for the development of professional competence in nursing from the points of view of international activities and entrepreneurship. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your innovation and project competence as well as teamworking skills in multidisciplinary working life oriented studies, examples of which include practical training in multidisciplinary student modules and the Jamk Future Factory activities.
Education content and professional growth and know-how
The studies in the Degree Programme in Nursing (bachelor’s degree) are based, in addition to nursing science, on other health sciences and disciplines supporting it, such as natural science and medicine and social and behavioural sciences.
During the first year of studies, the focus will be on the operating environment of, and customer relationships in, health care and social services, multidisciplinary studies that support nursing practice, fundamentals of nursing, and the promotion of well-being and health. During the second and third year of studies, the focus will be on evidence-based theoretical and clinical competence in nursing, decision-making skills in nursing, guidance and teaching competence as well as competence related to the quality and safety of social and health services. During the last half year of studies, the studies for developing professional expertise will deepen the students’ professional competence in a specific field of nursing, such as in nurse´s reception in primary health care, hospital in-patient wards, operating room or emergency clinic, mental health work or children’s health care. The studies of developing professional expertise will also strengthen the students' competence in the assessment of the patient’s state of health, in management and entrepreneurship, and in the ethics of nursing and professionalism. The studies in the degree programme in nursing include a bachelor's thesis that is a research, development or innovation project implemented based on the development needs of working life.
Approximately one-third of the studies are implemented as practical training promoting professional skill according to the student’s Personal Learning Plan (PLP) in social and health care services in the public and/or private sector, projects as well as in the simulation environments of JAMK University of Applied Sciences. The student can also develop his or her competence by completing theory studies and/or practical training abroad either in English or some other language that he or she has mastered. Part of the studies included in the degree programme are completed in English in Finland.
Part of the studies are carried out in research and development projects and/or in an environment supporting entrepreneurship competence, such as cooperative operations or the labs of the Future Factory operation model according to Personal Learning Plan.
Flexible studies
Students have a choice of alternative or elective studies offered by partner universities in Finland and abroad, such as other universities of applied sciences (CampusOnline), universities and educational institutions involved in the EduFutura collaboration (University of Jyväskylä and Gradia). Higher level studies completed elsewhere may be accredited as part of your degree. The student must have a certificate or some other document to prove that they have completed the studies. Skills acquired elsewhere can also be described and demonstrated to enable accreditation. Further information is available on the web pages for students.
Working life oriented learning
Working life oriented learning is included in bachelor’s degree courses throughout the studies. These include practical training to promote professional skills, the thesis and various working life projects. At Jamk University of Applied Sciences, the operating model for working life oriented and student-driven learning is called Jamk Future Factory®. It combines working life operators, students, Jamk experts and working life oriented LAB environments and other learning environments. In addition to multidisciplinary and working life oriented project studies, it offers students a chance to develop their future working life skills, career paths and networks.
Studification is also among the options offered by working life oriented learning. It refers to combining work, project work, Future Factory activities, etc. with studies. Studification involves students drafting a studification plan and documenting it in the manner agreed with the teacher. Further information is available on the web pages for students.
Career opportunities and employment
A nurse (Bachelor’s degree) can be employed in diverse positions of the social and health services in the public and private sector as well as in associations. A nurse (Bachelor’s degree) works in nursing specialist positions, for example, at the receptions of health care centers and outpatient clinics, at the wards of health care centers and hospitals as well as in home care, in companies of the nursing and caring field, associations and project positions. A nurse (Bachelor’s degree) can also work as an entrepreneur as well as in international positions. A typical company is a company that employs a few people and provides home care services.
Qualifications
Bachelor of healthcare title is awarded upon completion of the degree and it´s requirements.
In accordance to the act (559/949), national Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira) grants, upon application, the right to practice as a licensed nurse and authorizes the use of the occupational title of registered nurse.
The education meets the European Union directives (2013/55/EY) in recognizing the professional competences for nursing.
Further studies
Students may, after graduation and a working career of at least two years, apply for studies leading up to a master’s degree. Studies can also be continued by applying for a university master’s degree programme as well as professional teacher education. After a bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences, it is also possible to continue studies at higher education institutes abroad on master’s degree level programmes. A university of applied sciences also provides opportunities for continuing education in the form of specialisation studies, open studies, an online study portal (CampusOnline) and working life based continuing education.
A student who completes a master’s degree at a university of applied sciences may apply to continue on to postgraduate studies in science or arts at universities (Act 558/2009, Section 37).
Education planning
The curriculum has been drafted in cooperation with students and representatives from working life by utilising results from Periodic Evaluation of Degree-Awarding Education.
Contact Information
Tyrväinen Hannele
Senior Lecturer, Health Studies
+358400976749
firstname.lastname@jamk.fi