Name of studies: Nursing
Proponent and implementer of studies: Bjelovar University of Applied Sciences
Type of studies: Professional programme of study
Level of studies: Graduate professional programme of study
Duration of studies: 2 years (IV semesters)
Overall number of ECTS credits: 120
Professional title acquired upon the completion of studies: Master of Nursing
Learning outcomes of the study program:
- LO 1: Apply modern knowledge from the field of nursing in different contexts and cultural environments.
- LO 2: Identify trends, dilemmas and issues in everyday nursing practice within the global context, respecting professional, moral, ethical and legal principles.
- LO 3: Integrate knowledge of politics, organization and finance in improving service delivery and achieving optimal results in health care.
- LO 4: Integrate modern, evidence-based knowledge in making decisions about patient care.
- LO 5: Plan and manage human and material resources in complex work processes within the healthcare institution, applying proactive management principles.
- LO 6: Propose public health programs that will contribute to public health while respecting global, national and local trends.
- LO 7: Incorporate ethical principles into solving complex situations of advanced nursing practice and clinical research.
- LO 8: Integrate the requirements of the quality and safety assurance system in health care in accordance with the relevant professional recommendations.
- LO 9: Conduct research within the relevant scientific field using modern research methods and statistical tools.
- LO 10: Assess the needs of the healthcare organization with the aim of choosing the best strategy for development, management, coordination and evaluation of the implemented activities.
- LO 11: Plan advanced health care including identifying and meeting patients’ emotional and psychological needs, effective communication, counseling and education while respecting ethical guidelines and patients’ rights.
- LO 12: Manage processes using modern information and communication technologies.
- LO 13: Apply advanced communication principles respecting psychosocial and cultural factors.
- LO 14: Evaluate the quality of health care in accordance with the principles of nursing care, standards and legal regulations.
- LO 15: Apply modern requirements of effective teaching and didactic-methodical principles of organizing and conducting classes in formal and informal education programs.