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Department of Nursing and Midwifery
More than 20 years of experience in providing higher academic education in contemporary study programmes of European standards in Nursing. Students acquire knowledge of medicine and nursing, as well as humanities.
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
Employees
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