Health Care - Nursing Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK)

Overview

The curriculum includes core and professional studies, clinical training, and a bachelor’s thesis. Teaching methods combine contact teaching, nursing simulations, XR-technology, serious games, online learning, and independent study. Practical skills are developed through clinical skills labs (CSLs) and simulations to prepare you for real-life scenarios.

The Health Care - Nursing programme at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences is structured in accordance with the European Parliament’s directives. To graduate, students must complete 210 credits, covering essential areas such as professionalism, ethics, communication, health promotion, leadership, and patient safety. Additionally, the programme emphasizes evidence-based practice, decision-making, entrepreneurship, and quality assurance in healthcare systems.

Career opportunities:

Caregiver here or anywhere

Graduates of the Nursing degree will have the opportunity to work in various social and healthcare organizations, both in Finland and abroad. You can work in the public and private sectors, as well as in non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Employment opportunities are available in hospital wards, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation and nursing homes, health centres, and private care facilities. You may also pursue roles in planning, coordination, project work, or even entrepreneurship.