Career change for nurses

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In the summer semester, the group of lateral entrants starts an orientation semester to refresh and acquire new nursing and (nursing) scientific knowledge. From the winter semester onwards, further studies take place together with the 5th semester of nursing (B.Sc.).

Study organization in the shortened degree programs

• The alternation of theory and practical phases can be taken from the study plan for the entire course of study before the start of the course, so that the compulsory practical phases can be completed as part of regular (part-time) employment. Alternatively, practical hours can also be completed in the form of internships. Please note that attendance is compulsory in some courses and that courses must be prepared and followed up during the lecture period.
• The design of the practical phases and practical tasks is based on the existing professional admission/professional experience, so that no practical guidance/practical supervision takes place in the nursing setting. Practical support by education staff at the university (to reflect on and support the transfer of theory/practice) takes place in the HWG skills and simulation center or online. In principle, employment is possible in all nursing settings; the area/location may have to be changed for the practical phase in the elective module (practical guide/wound expert ICW).
• The planning, organization and administration of the practical phases takes place digitally. Students, practice facilities and the HWG use the QUESAP software for this purpose.
• Certified nurses take the professional examinations (of fellow students studying for primary qualifications in the winter/summer semester) as regular module examinations. The practical module examination takes place in the Skills and Simulation Center. The academic degree "Bachelor of Science" is awarded upon successful completion of the course. This is used with the professional title already acquired.
• The nursing training is credited to the modules of the first 3 semesters to the extent of 90 ECTS, further qualifications (up to max. 105 ECTS) can be examined for crediting on application after commencement of the course.

The "Apply" button will take you to a short guide on how to register and apply.

If you are not sure which documents you need to upload to the portal, you will find an overview here:

• Documents to be submitted

A list of all types of entrance qualifications can be found here:

• Qualification for university entrance

Notes on application procedures for the shortened degree programs

• The shortened degree programs are aimed exclusively at people with three years of basic nursing training.
• Applications are possible both for registered nurses with an average grade of at least 2.5(see university entrance for professionally qualified persons) and for nurses with a qualification for university entrance (Fachhochschulreife/Abitur/...) plus three years of basic nursing training. If you have a HZB, you do not need to provide proof of your average exam grade. Please note that as part of the application process for professionally qualified persons, the exam average must be calculated and confirmed by the completed nursing school.
• The application phase begins in mid-November 2024 and ends in mid-January 2025.
• No proof of employment/internship must be submitted as part of the application.