South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk · Finland

Master of Health Care, Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Care

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Introduction

Master of Health Care, Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Care is a Masters program taught at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk, Finland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year 6 months) options.

The Master of Health Care in Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Care is a 90 ECTS master-level programme for nurses. It follows International Council of Nurses guidelines and focuses on advanced practice competencies in acute care nursing, clinical specialisation, evidence-based practice, research and development, global health and ethics, clinical examination, advanced clinical expertise, and simulation in acute care.

The programme is delivered in English through blended teaching. Studies are primarily online, with short intensive teaching periods on campus and at an INGENIUM partner university. During the first semester, students attend 1–2 weeks of on-site instruction at the Kotka campus in Finland.

In the second semester, teaching takes place for 1–2 weeks at an INGENIUM partner university. The degree includes a 30 ECTS master’s thesis connected to working life and may be completed with a workplace, through Xamk RDI projects, or by commission of programme partners.

Xamk says the programme is for Registered Nurses, including Public Health Nurses and Paramedics with RN status, with at least two years of professional experience. The degree qualifies graduates to apply for doctoral studies in health care.

Modules

Advanced practice nursing and professional development in acute care nursing
Research and development in acute care nursing
Evidence-based practice and implementation in acute care nursing
Use of simulation in ensuring clinical acute care competence
Global health and ethics in acute care nursing
Advanced clinical expertise in acute care nursing
Clinical examination of patients in acute care nursing
Digitality and technology in society
International operating environments and communication
Management, leadership and entrepreneurship
Research and development

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Health Care, Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Care at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Health Care, Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Care.

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