TAMK, Tampere University of Applied Sciences

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Bachelor of
Health Care
Degree Programme In Nursing
FIELD OF STUDY
Social Services, Health and Sport
DEGREE
Bachelor of Health Care
210 CREDITS, 3.5 YEARS
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16 students
ENTRANCE EXAM
18 - 20 April 2011
Note: Applicants must have a command
of Finnish at basic level 2.
The core competences in nursing and health care include
knowledge and practical skills like observation skills, which include
the ability to analyse and interpret the gained information for sound
decision making in basic nursing as well as different specialised areas.
As experts in the nursing field, the Bachelors of Health Care implement
and develop nursing that promotes and maintains health,
prevents illnesses and improves the healing process. They act as
experts in multiprofessional work groups using their managerial skills.
The education enables the nurse to act flexibly in the changing work
environments of primary health care and specialised nursing sectors
as well as in private organisations and in the third sector.
On-the-job learning/clinical training (75 cr) is an essential part of the
professional studies and growth supported by the theoretical studies.
On-the-job learning takes place in different types of health care
settings. Hospitals and other clinical training places are required to
provide higher education level supervision during the clinical training.
Key contents of the degree programme are studies in basic nursing,
public health, women’s health, mental health, paediatric nursing,
perioperative nursing, gerontological nursing, and medical-surgical
nursing.
The studies are implemented using an investigative and critical work
approach. Students learn to produce practical information both for
professional use and to enhance the well-being of patients and their
significant others. The aim of the clinical training is to familiarise the
students with the different areas of nursing and health care in key
practical duties from the viewpoint of the professional studies. Part of
the studies may also be completed in international student exchange.
The degree is comparable with the equivalent degrees in other EU
countries. Bachelors of Health Care are authorised by National Supervisory
Authority for Welfare and Health.
Jane Ngui, Kenya
Since I was 15 I knew I wanted to
become a nurse. I had not thought
about the question of where I would
study.
I come from Kenya. My neighbour’s
son who lives in Finland informed me
of an English nursing programme in
Finland. Since I came to Finland I have
had a liking for Tampere, and luckily
I was accepted to TAMK. I have not
regretted the decision I made!
The best part of my studies has been
the clinical trainings. I have received
a lot of nursing knowledge from
experienced teachers and nurses in the
field. I have learnt how to work with
different people.
In the near future I intend to graduate
and work for a year or two, and then
study more. Will I stay in Finland, go
back to Kenya or move somewhere
else, I do not know. I just think I am
fortunate to have many options.
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