Nursing Vaasa University of Applied Sciences

Overview

As a nurse, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and delivering personal care, as well as providing support to patients through various clinical procedures. Within this Nursing degree programme from Vaasa University of Applied Sciences , you will also carry out assessments and tailor care to meet each patient’s individual needs, even in demanding situations.

A key part of your profession is the prevention and treatment of illnesses, assessing the condition of patients using various methods, and supporting their functional ability during illness.

Work-Based Learning

Internships are a vital part of your nursing education at VAMK—and a powerful way to practice Finnish in real-life healthcare environments.

• Each internship is co-supervised by a subject teacher and a Finnish language teacher, ensuring both your clinical and language learning goals are supported.

• You’ll be actively using Finnish in patient care, team communication, and documentation, with English available as a support language when needed.

• Supervisors and staff are trained to provide language-aware support, helping you grow in confidence and fluency.

• You’ll be encouraged to engage in real conversations, ask questions, and reflect on your language use in everyday situations.