Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is offered by the Department of Nursing of the School of Health Sciences at the University of Peloponnese. It is a study program focusing on theoretical and clinical education in Nursing Science, health promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation care for individuals, families, and communities. Students acquire knowledge in biomedical sciences, nursing care, psychology, social sciences, and healthcare management, as well as skills in clinical assessment and evidence-based nursing practice. The program contributes to the development of professional nurses with scientific competence and advanced clinical skills.
Relation to Employment
The program aims to provide graduates with the competencies required for professional nursing practice in hospitals, health centers, primary healthcare services, mental health units, rehabilitation facilities, public health organizations, and other healthcare settings. It includes extensive clinical education and practical training.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission requires a secondary school leaving certificate and successful participation in national entrance examinations or other legally established admission procedures.
Knowledge
The program provides knowledge in Nursing Science, biomedical sciences, community nursing, mental health, healthcare management, epidemiology, pharmacology, and patient care across all stages of life. Students acquire a theoretical and scientific background for understanding the health needs of individuals and populations, as well as for applying modern approaches to prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Skills
Students develop skills in clinical assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, management of emergency situations, use of healthcare technologies, communication with patients and families, and effective collaboration with professionals from different disciplines within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Competences
Graduates are able to provide comprehensive and evidence-based nursing care, make decisions in complex clinical environments, participate in health promotion and disease prevention activities, contribute to the management and organization of healthcare services, apply principles of professional ethics, and respond effectively to the evolving needs of healthcare systems and society.