Nursing

Characteristics of the field of study

Nursing is a field of study from the system of fields of study administered by the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic, as a field of knowledge (§ 50 (1) of Act No. 131/2002), in which the graduate of the study programme (§ 51 (1) of Act No. 131/2002) acquires professional competence to perform his/her original profession or prepares to continue in further higher education.

Sister - Bachelor (I. independently provides individual nursing care -preventive, supportive, curative, rehabilitative or auxiliary- to individuals, families and groups by the method of the nursing process, maintains and promotes the optimal health status of individuals, families, groups and communities in various situations requiring nursing care, obtains the active participation of individuals, families, groups, and communities in the process of health maintenance and promotion, treatment, and care; monitors the need for nursing care, including education of individuals, families, and groups; and, in collaboration with each other, assures its maximum quality in accordance with ethical principles, patients' rights, with an emphasis on maximum quality and performance. She is able to think critically and work with credible research findings.

Prospects of graduates

Graduate's knowledge:
Theoretical knowledge of the graduate of the degree programme NURSING ( 1st degree):

theoretical knowledge and practical use of professional nursing terminology

acquires and understands essential facts, concepts, principles and theories related to nursing
is theoretically proficient in and practices the nursing process method
knows how to integrate knowledge from nursing theories and models and apply it to nursing practice
can think independently, respond promptly
acts quickly, prudently and decisively, knows legal responsibilities in the context of the profession continuously acquires professional knowledge related to his/her own expertise and takes care of his/her personal growth
is able to make changes, take risks, assume responsibility, and demonstrate the ability to improvise in necessary situations
communicates professionally in work activities
applies knowledge of management, social and behavioral disciplines, which he/she presents in patient/client encounters

Practical Skills and Abilities (Level 1):
The nursing graduate (Level 1) will acquire the ability to:

perform nursing activities in primary, secondary and follow-up care
apply nursing models in practice
work with nursing documentation
create and formulate standards of nursing care
monitor nursing problems and provide individualized nursing care using the nursing process method in collaboration with the client, family, and support and/or significant others
communicate within the healthcare team in collaboration with the client (individual, group, community)
introduce new technologies and practices into clinical practice within nursing
analyze problems and make decisions in collaboration with the client to optimize the client's health status
provide skilled first aid for injuries and life-threatening conditions, mass casualties and those affected by weapons of mass destruction
use computer and information technology.

Additional knowledge, skills and competences (level 1):
A nursing graduate (level 1) can:

collaborate and coordinate work in a team
organise their own learning and continue their own professional development
keep in touch with developments in their field
participate in ethical decision-making and apply ethical principles in nursing practice
use knowledge of psychology and pedagogy in the education of clients and in the training of new members of the nursing team

Additional knowledge, skills and abilities of the graduate:
The nursing graduate (level 1) knows:

possess basic and specific information and knowledge of the social and behavioral sciences as they relate to nursing
educate patients in the promotion, protection and restoration of health,
know foreign languages
master effective communication and professional behaviour and conduct
provide qualified first aid for injuries, health and life-threatening conditions, mass casualties and exposure to weapons of mass destruction
think and act consistently in a preventive manner on health matters
to master nursing management
work with information technology, in professional activities
adhere to a deeply moral, ethical and humane approach to people, especially the sick, physically, mentally and mentally handicapped
apply empathy, love and respect for people, the ability to understand their problems, to provide comfort and emotional support, to respect their personality
to think independently, to react promptly, to act purposefully, deliberately and decisively
apply and use acquired knowledge and skills in professional practice
make changes, take risks and take responsibility
independently, creatively and conceptually solve professional tasks, work creatively in a team and manage a nursing team
communicate at a professional level
shape one's own personality and continuously educate oneself, acquire information, work with it and transform it creatively,
shape and educate others, know how to motivate and win them for active cooperation in strengthening health
to contribute to the development of their field by studying the literature and developing it in a creative way, to participate in solving research problems in nursing.

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Conditions of admission

EXTERNAL FORM OF STUDY - without entrance exam

External study candidates will be admitted after fulfilling the prescribed conditions:

1. Complete secondary vocational education completed by matriculation examination in the field of study of medical assistant, practical nurse, general nurse, children's nurse, women's nurse or higher vocational education in the field of study of diploma general nurse (send matriculation certificate and diploma)
2. employment in the health profession as a nurse, nurse practitioner or health care assistant for a fixed weekly working time in a health care (or social care) establishment
3. the employer's confirmation of the job title and length of professional experience must be attached to the application form
4. the criterion "without entrance exam" does not apply to foreign students, they must pass the admission procedure, namely a written test in human biology within the scope of the gymnasium curriculum (in the Slovak language)
5. fulfilment of the criterion of medical fitness for the performance of the profession according to the Decree of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic No.364/2009, which establishes the criteria of medical fitness for applicants for medical study fields (applicants shall submit a recommendation of a general practitioner for study in a given field of study to the application form).

Additional information

Information for applicants for Bachelor's studies

The application form must include the following:

1/ Application(form):

paper form of application (admission fee 35 EUR) applicants shall purchase a university application form designed for undergraduate studies in the form shops (e.g. ŠEVT), thoroughly fill in all its parts, attach other required documents and send it to the address of the Faculty of Health Professions of PU

electronic application form (admission fee 30 EUR) applicants fill in and submit the electronic application form on the website of the University Portal: https://prihlaskavs.sk/sk/ or on the website of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Slovak Republic: https://www.minedu.sk/prihlaska-na-studium-vypis-z-danoveho-priznania-a-ine-formulare/ Then it is necessary to print out the submitted electronic application form, attach to it all other required documents and send it by post to the address of the Faculty of Health Professions of the PU.

Without receipt of the printed e-application form along with other requisites, the e-application form is invalid and the candidate will not be included in the admission process!

2/ Evidence of merit:

Applicants applying for external form of study do not need to fill in or provide evidence of high school grades. As proof of completion of secondary education, they shall submit only an officially certified matriculation certificate

with their application form.

3/ Other application documents (included in the application form):

- Proof of payment of admission fee

- recommendation from a medical practitioner for study in the given field

- structured CV

- employer's confirmation of employment and length of professional experience in a healthcare facility

- the application form must be handwritten signed by the applicant(page 3).

4/ In case the applicant wants to apply for more than one study programme at the faculty, he/she has to submit a separate application for each study programme separately and pay the application fee for each application separately.

5/ Only those candidates who submit a duly completed application form, attach all the required enclosures and pay the admission fee within the stipulated time ( by 31 March 2025) will be invited for the entrance examination.

6/ Administrative fee for the admission process, will not be refunded to the candidates in the following cases:

- incomplete application (after being asked to complete the required documents )

- if the applicant does not meet the required criteria and has applied to study anyway

- if the applicant applies for a study programme which the faculty does not plan to implement in the given academic year

- if he/she does not enrol in the course of study

If the student/applicant makes an erroneous payment, he/she will be charged a fee for the erroneous payment in accordance with the valid price list of PU in Presov for the academic year in which he/she applied and the remaining funds will be refunded to the bank account of the sender.

7/ ALL THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ARE REQUIRED AND THE APPLICATION
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THEM !!!

8/ External form of study is charged according to Act No. 131/2002 on Higher Education and its amendment No. 363/2007 Coll. The amount of tuition fees is published on the faculty's website http://www.unipo.sk/fakulta-zdravotnictva.

The length of study in the study programme in the external form at the bachelor's degree is 3 years!

Conditions for international students

1.4 Information for international applicants

Study in study programmes at the 1st and 2nd level of higher education and in full-time and external form, which is carried out in the Slovak language, requires knowledge of the Slovak language at least at the B1 level. We recommend that applicants from abroad (except applicants from the Czech Republic) verify and prove their mastery of the Slovak language by a Slovak language matriculation examination, an ECL (European Consortium for the Certificate of Attaiment in Modern Languages) certificate of Slovak language proficiency at B1 level, a certificate of Slovak language proficiency at B1 level issued by a language school included in the network of schools and school facilities of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Slovak Republic (the list is available at: https://www.cvtisr.sk/buxus/docs//JH/stat_zus.pdf ). Proficiency in the Slovak language is verified in written tests for foreign applicants.

Slovak language proficiency at B1 level:

a) in the field of comprehension:

- the candidate understands the main ideas expressed in written language on common topics encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. Understands the meaning of many radio and TV programmes on current affairs or topics related to areas of personal or professional interest if they are spoken relatively slowly and clearly

- Understands texts which contain everyday vocabulary or which relate to work or study. Can understand descriptions of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters

b) in the area of communication:

- Demonstrates ability to cope with most situations that may arise when travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can engage unprepared in conversation about topics that he/she knows, is interested in or that relate to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current affairs)

- knows how to string phrases together in a simple way to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and goals. He/she can give concise reasons and explanations for his/her views and plans. Can tell a story or relate the content of a book or film and describe his/her reactions.

c)in the area of written expression:

- knows how to write simple coherent sentences on topics that he/she knows well or that
are of personal interest to him/her. He/she can write private letters describing experiences and impressions.

Without entrance examinations
yes

General information on the admission exam

without entrance exam

Applicants for external study will be admitted after fulfilling the prescribed conditions:

Form of entrance exam

without entrance exam (not valid for international students)

Apply the application for study

31.03.2025

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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted
30

Additions

leaving certificate (paper form)
medical certificate (paper form)
CV (paper form)
doklad o zaplatení poplatku za prijímacie konanie (paper form)
potvrdenie zamestnávateľa o pracovnom zaradení a dĺžke odbornej praxe (paper form)

Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: 950 €
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 950 €

The fee for admission procedure
application form: 35 €
E-application form: 30 €

Billing information

account number IBAN: SK 11 8180 0000 0070 0008 2677

SWFT: SPSRSKBA

variable symbol: 21080

Money institution: Štátna pokladnica Radlinského 32 810 05 Bratislava

Address for sending the application form:

University of Prešov

Faculty of Health Sciences

Partizánska 1

08001 Prešov

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