Nursing South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences

Overview

During the Nursing degree from  South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences , you can either start learning Finnish from the basics or continue your Finnish studies from your own starting level. In the beginning, the studies will mostly be conducted in English, with Finnish language teaching gradually taking over.

After graduation, you will be able to work smoothly and patient-safely in the Finnish-speaking nursing environment. You have strong practical skills and you are capable of planning, implementing, evaluating and developing the nursing of patients and clients of different ages. You work as a nursing expert in multiprofessional teams.

Career opportunities

• As a registered nurse, you can work in a variety of social and health care organizations. There are employment opportunities both at home and abroad.

• You can work for example in a hospital ward, outpatient clinics, operating theatres, various rehabilitation and nursing homes, or health care clinics. You can also become employed in planning/coordinating positions, or as an entrepreneur.

• Only a graduated, licensed and registered professional can work as registered nurse