This programme involves two types of sessions: Physical and digital.

Digital theoretical teaching that students follow from home. A fixed digital teaching day every 14 days and shorter digital sessions (2-3 days) throughout all four years.

The physical sessions are run at the campus the student has been admitted to. Here, teaching that cannot be delivered digitally will take place, such as simulations/skills training. The students will participate in such teaching together with other students living in the same region. The greatest number of sessions will take place during the first academic year.

Unsure which campus you will be admitted to? See separate information regarding place of residence, regions and affiliation with the study location. A weekly work effort corresponding to 75% of a full-time programme is expected.

The following expectations apply to students after completing the bachelor’s degree in Nursing:

Knowledge

Have broad knowledge of the basic needs of human beings, the anatomy and physiology of the human body and the most common diseases, symptoms, clinical pathways and treatments.

Have broad knowledge of the roles of nurses (health promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, relief and palliative care). (Section 4)

Have knowledge of digital tools, E-learning programmes and available online learning materials. (Section 19)

Have knowledge of nursing science and other relevant health sciences, as well as the theoretical basis for how scientific work is developed within the field of study. (Section 10)

Can update their professional knowledge regarding both theoretical and practical issues. (Section 10) Have knowledge of tools and methods for service development and innovation. (Section 16)

Have broad knowledge of key values and concepts in nursing, the historical development of nursing and its importance to professional and service development. (Section 7)

Have knowledge of how the health services are managed and organised. (Section 13)

Skills

Can apply academic knowledge and relevant results from research and development work to theoretical issues and can make justified choices. (Section 11)

Can systematically observe, assess, decide upon, implement and document appropriate nursing activities in practice, as well as evaluating effect and adjusting as needed. (Section 5)

Has the cultural competence to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing in a national and international context (Section 5) Can reflect on their own professional provision of nursing care to patients and relatives and adjust this under supervision. (Section 8)

Can identify and critically assess relevant information in academic and research literature to highlight a nursing issue. (Section 11) Can manage mapping, assessment, documentation and communication tools in the practice of the nursing profession. (Section 14)

General competence

Have insight into nursing’s work-related ethical guidelines and professional issues and can manage various situations based on these. (Section 9)

Can plan and carry out work tasks and projects over periods of time, alone and in collaboration with patients, relatives, fellow students and others and in line with ethical requirements and guidelines. (Section 12)

Can convey key subject matter such as theories, issues and solutions both in writing and orally and by using technology and digital solutions. (Sections 12, 21)

Can plan and carry out communication and interaction processes with other professional groups and, through interdisciplinary cooperation, contribute to the development of good nursing practice. (Section 9, 12)

Have knowledge of challenges to quality that require innovation and can plan and carry out service development in collaboration with patients and relatives. (Section 18)

Admission to the programme of study requires Higher Education Entrance Qualification with specific entrance requirements.

Applicants who do not have Higher Education Entrance Qualification and are 25 years of age or older may apply for admission on the basis of prior learning and work experience. A certificate of good conduct is required for municipal health and care services as well as a medical certificate for tuberculosis and MRSA.

Special admission requirements:

As a nursing student, you can take parts of your studies abroad. The experiences you gain from student exchanges will provide you with both knowledge and memories for life. You may participate in a student exchange during the fourth or fifth semester.

The nursing programme at Nord University collaborates with around 30 institutions in Asia, Europe and the USA.

Assessment and grading are based on the grades A to F, where A is the best and F is a fail. Work may also be assessed as pass/fail or approved/not approved.

The learning outcomes form the basis for assessing the student’s knowledge, skills and general skills. The programme of study employs different assessment schemes which stimulate academic and personal growth and development.

Examination: A final exam is held for each course. Examinations are governed by regulations relating to studies and examinations at Nord University.

A regular and a new and/or re-scheduled examination is held in all theoretical courses each academic year of study. In the course Medication Dosage Calculation and Medication Management, two new/re-scheduled examinations are held during the same academic year of study.

Assessment of supervised professional training studies: Assessment of the education’s supervised professional training studies is encompassed by the regulations on studies and examinations at Nord University. The programme of study may be delayed if the student does not complete or fails the supervised professional training studies.

Compulsory requirements: See the regulations relating to studies and examinations at Nord University.

Student democracy at Nord University ensures active student participation through form lessons, reference groups, student representatives, the student union and student representation on relevant committees, among other things. Study programme evaluations are part of the work regarding educational quality and further development of the programme. Evaluation of the study takes place through individual evaluation and in reference groups, among other things. Students are expected to actively use student democracy and contribute to the further development of the nursing programme by participating in the evaluation of each course.

The study programme is evaluated annually by students using course evaluation studies and by the programme director. The evaluations are included in the university's quality assurance system

The programme description for nursing education at Nord University is compiled based on the regulations relating to the National Guidelines for Nursing Education, which came into force on 1 July 2019.

Nursing education is subject to the regulations relating to suitability assessments in higher education. Ongoing suitability assessments of all students must be conducted throughout the study and must be included in an overall assessment of the student’s academic and personal prerequisites to function as a healthcare or social service professional.

The bachelor’s degree in Nursing is awarded upon completion of the programme and provides the basis for applying for authorisation as a nurse, cf. The Health Personnel Act.

An approved extension to the certificate of good conduct is required by anyone starting the nursing programme, cf. regulations on admission to higher education, Chapter 6. Certificate of good conduct on admission to higher education. The certificate must be issued less than three months before being submitted to the university.

The education is subject to the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges and regulations relating to studies and examinations at Nord

Overview of periods of supervised professional training*

1. academic year autumn 2022, spring 2023; theory all year

2. academic year autumn 2023, week 35-44, supervised professional training at nursing homes

2. academic year spring 2024, week 17-24, specialist health service part I

3. academic year autumn 2024, week 1.41-48, specialist health service part II

3. academic year spring 2025, week 17-24, community health service/mental health work

4. academic year autumn 2025, week 36-43, mental health work/community health service

fourth academic year, spring 2026, week 2-6, professional nursing management and service development

This is a preliminary overview and changes may be made along the way.

About supervised professional training

Supervised professional training studies constitute 50% of the study programme (90 credits) and consist of skills training and simulation in the university’s skills departments, Preparation and reflection on supervised professional training studies and Supervised professional training studies in cooperation with patients and relatives:

In supervised professional training studies in direct cooperation with patients and relatives, the student works together with experienced nurses and others when meeting people in need of nursing care. Professional training studies are supervised. Nord University allocates training placements. Students are not permitted to find their own supervised professional training placements. Supervised professional training studies are completed in collaboration with partners with which Nord University has entered into cooperation agreements. Endeavours are made to ensure that students have the best possible opportunity to complete their supervised professional training in the region within which they have been admitted. The nursing programme also offers certain supervised professional training studies abroad.

The organisation of and other provisions concerning the supervised professional training studies are described in a separate document. Further information about supervised professional training.

. Further information about supervised professional training.