Department of Nursing and Midwifery

The aim of the Department is to implement high-quality education in nursing and maternity care, develop integration between evidence-based care, studies and research, use interdisciplinary approach in the study process and draw upon experience of international cooperation. 

Main tasks

• Using student-centred approach in the study process
• Continuous monitoring of quality indicators for study programmes
• Development of professional competences of the academic staff and more valuable use of the potential 
• Development of cooperation with professional organisations, employers and institutions of higher education
• Development of international cooperation in the sector of health care by participating in implementation of international projects

Research directions

• Evidence-based care
• Safety aspects of health care and its provision
• Professional work environment and related risk factors
• Pain management in care
• Inadequate patient care