Nursing education studies

1. module subject area scientific basics

• Introduction to educational science, nursing science, health science and ethics

2nd module with topics on science and research

• Methods and techniques of scientific work
• Research methods and research project

3rd module with topics on education and learning

• Basic knowledge of general didactics,
• Nursing didactics, didactics of vocational learning

4th module with topics from nursing science

• Development and status of nursing science
• Professional nursing practice
• Problems and solutions in gerontological care
• Counseling in nursing

5th module with topics from health science

• Structures of the healthcare system and nursing training
• Health and illness in a social context
• Health promotion and prevention

6th module on the learning location practice

• Practical semester (5th semester)

7th module: Bachelor's thesis

• A scientific question from the fields of nursing education or nursing science is worked on independently under supervision

8th module (virtual): Critical examination of the professional field of nursing

• Critical examination of the healthcare system and the professional field of nursing from various perspectives, e.g. historical, social, professional policy...

9th module Professional nursing care in different phases of life

• Evidence-based nursing: the importance of scientifically based action in nursing care
• Ethics in nursing practice

10th module Advice, information and training in nursing care

• Legal foundations
• Salutogenesis, self-management, health literacy and empowerment

11th module Structures of the healthcare system and nursing training

• Academization and professionalization of nursing education, training and continuing education
• Nursing chamber movement as an aspect of professionalization

12th module Health and illness in a social context

• Concepts of health, illness and disability (biological-medical, psychological, social) in the context of historical changes in meaning and the interests of relevant stakeholders

13th module practical semester

• Lesson observation and lesson preparation, implementation and evaluation

14th module Bachelor's thesis

• Working on an independently selected question from the field of nursing education or nursing science
• Bachelor's colloquium

• The course is modularized, i.e. there are 14 thematic units, so-called modules, which are studied over the course of the six semesters.

• The modules generally extend over two semesters and each module concludes with a module examination.

• Credit points are awarded for each module examination passed.

• A total of 210 credit points are awarded in the seven semesters (one of which is virtual) (30 credit points per semester).

• In the fourth and fifth semesters, students carry out an independent research project under supervision.

• In the fifth semester, students complete a 16-week internship semester integrated into their studies.

• In the sixth semester, students write their Bachelor's thesis as their final project.

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• Qualifications for university entrance

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• Supporting application forms

• A-levels or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences in conjunction with completed training as a healthcare and nursing assistant, healthcare and pediatric nurse, geriatric nurse, midwife or maternity nurse or as a nursing specialist

• Completed three years of training + two years of professional experience + professional qualification (training) with an overall grade of at least 2.5