Master of Science in Advanced Nursing Practice
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Kaunas, Lithuania
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 5,157 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
The aim of the study program(s) - is to prepare a competent advanced practice nurse with acquired modern knowledge, practical skills, and considerable critical thinking who would rely on the system of professional and personal values formed and is able to apply advanced nursing practice solutions based on scientific research, to work independently in various health care institutions and to take leadership in a dynamic multi-professional environment in order to effectively deal with the problems of the health care system.
Course details
- Advanced Nursing Practice
- 2 years
- MSc in Health Sciences, Advanced Practice Nurse
- 120 ECTS credits
- 4,920 EUR per year
- Taught in English
Why study Advanced Nursing Practice at LSMU?
- Clinical skills developed in the largest clinical hospital in the Baltic StatesSmall groups, i.e. up to 10 students, in clinical courses.
- The multicultural environment and student community: international students from 87 different countries make up 25 % of the total student population at LSMU.
- Work experience in University Hospital for 12-24 months (depending on further career).
- Master degree and professional qualification of the advanced practice nurse.
- Benefits – flexibility and adjustment to changing environments.
- Better career opportunities, higher salary, more autonomous practice.
- Support system for students’ adaptation: mentoring, tutoring, and psychological counseling.
Admissions
Curriculum
Structure of the program
what you will learn each year
- Year 1: Health care system management, law, and quality, Clinical ethics, Preparation of final thesis: Research Methodology I and II; Pathophysiology (advanced level); Clinical pharmacology (advanced level); Assessment of health condition and management of chronic and acute diseases (conditions); Health promotion and disease prevention programs; Clinical practice.
- Year 2: Specialization’ subjects in Advanced nursing practice in primary care; Advanced nursing practice in emergency and Advanced nursing practice in anesthesiology and intensive care. Clinical practice Defense of Master Thesis and The final qualifying exam (clinical competencies).
Career Opportunities
After graduation, you can
- Advanced practice nurse can provide care for patients at home within in- and outpatient health care institutions at palliative care centers;
- Provide emergency medical aid.