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General Practice Nursing

General Practice Nursing students have a lot of clinical trainings, professional internships take place in first-level practice centres, second-level hospitals, and third-level hospital departments. Students can choose part-time studies or internships under the Erasmus+ programme in various foreign higher education institutions or medical institutions. 

 

Students have the opportunity to study and obtain a double diploma degree at XAMK University in Finland. Studies are organised by integrating various clinical disciplines, practical sessions take place in simulation classes, using acting situations, mannequins, video material, students work in groups, participate in discussions, seminars. Students gain intercultural experience by attending lectures and practical activities given by lecturers from abroad. Students can go for part-time studies and / or internship to Northen and Baltic countries, also Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Turkey, Ireland, Greece.

 

The aim of the study programme General Practice Nursing is to train a general practice nurse capable of delivering high-quality care across various healthcare settings and communities, catering to individuals of all ages, whether healthy, ill, or disabled, as well as their caregivers. This includes empowering patients with skills for a healthy lifestyle, applying evidence-based nursing practices, adhering to medical ethics and healthcare principles, and possessing the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Study Program Information

Study Field Group: Health
Study Direction: Health Sciences
Duration: 3,5 years (7 semesters, 210 ECTS)
Qualification Degree: Professional Bachelor of Health Sciences
Language: English
Place of Study: Kaunas
Annual Price: 3100

Competition Score Structure

Subject Coefficient Type

Subjects Studied

1 semester

Credits (ECTS) 30
  • Professional Foreign Language (English/German/Russian). Latin 3
  • Information Systems 3
  • Professional Ethics. Creativity and Entrepreneurship 3
  • Introduction to Studies. Microbiology and Infection Control 5
  • First Aid 3
  • Anatomy, Physiology, Basics of Pathology 6
  • General Nursing 7

2 semester

Credits (ECTS) 30
  • Environmental and Human Safety 3
  • Pharmacology 3
  • Anatomy, Physiology, Basics of Pathology 3
  • Psychology of Communication 3
  • Biophysics, Biochemistry and Radiology 3
  • General Nursing 3
  • Professional Internship of General Nursing 12

3 semester

Credits (ECTS) 30
  • Health Sociology 3
  • Nursing Law and Administration 3
  • Therapeutic and Special Therapeutic Nursing 6
  • General and Special Surgical Nursing 6
  • Professional Internship of Therapeutic Nursing 9
  • Ergonomics and Rehabilitation in Nursing 3

4 semester

Credits (ECTS) 30
  • Basics of Health Education. Dietetics 3
  • Therapeutic and Special Therapeutic Nursing 3
  • General and Special Surgical Nursing 3
  • Professional Internship of Surgical Nursing 8
  • Professional Internship of Geriatric Nursing 7
  • Geriatric Nursing 3
  • Clinical Pharmacology 3

5 semester

Credits (ECTS) 30
  • Applied Research in Nursing 3
  • Professional Internship of Emergency Care and Intensive Nursing 8
  • Professional Internship of Mental Health Nursing 7
  • Mental Health Nursing and Psychiatry 3
  • Emergency Medical Care and Intensive Nursing 3
  • Community Nursing 3
  • Freely Elective Courses from Kauno kolegija List 3

6 semester

Credits (ECTS) 30
  • Children Healthcare and Nursing 3
  • Professional Internship of Maternity Care 7
  • Professional Internship of Children Nursing 8
  • Palliative and Oncological Nursing 3
  • Community Nursing 3
  • Maternity Care 3
  • Statistical Research Methods 3

7 semester

Credits (ECTS) 30
  • Professional Internship of Community Nursing 6
  • Final Professional Internship 14
  • Final Examination 3
  • Final Thesis 7

About Program

  • Why study General Practice Nursing?
  • Future Career

Studies based on practice. Students undertake internships in various types of companies: private and public hospitals and clinics, individually working doctors and nurses’ cabinets, community.

Learning outcomes. Graduates will:

 

  • Independently assess, plan, coordinate, and execute patient care across diverse healthcare settings, drawing upon theoretical and practical knowledge in general nursing.

  • Evaluate care quality using national and international standards, regulatory documents, and engaged in applied scientific research to enhance nursing practices.

  • Empower patients, families, and communities in adopting healthy lifestyles, offering independent guidance, instruction, and support to those in need of care and their support networks. 

  • Ensure and evaluate the quality of nursing procedures, therapeutic interventions, and diagnostic investigations utilizing advanced nursing technologies.

  • Take autonomous action in initiating life-saving measures during acute conditions, crises, and disasters. 

  • Deliver nursing services with a holistic approach to individual assessment while maintaining safety principles and environmentally conscious practices.

  • Engage in effective communication and collaboration with patients, caregivers, and fellow healthcare professionals, upholding ethical and professional standards. 

  • Share professional expertise, contribute to the education of healthcare personnel, and actively participate in the development of the field.

Upon graduation, individuals can produce information and communication materials both in their native language and English. With a grasp of management principles, they are equipped to seek employment in healthcare service departments of both Lithuanian and international organisations.


Access to further studies. The continuation of studies is possible in the first or second study cycle of university studies in the field of Nursing, Ecology, Public Health, Environmental Health.

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