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MSc. in Nursing

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Course ID
2
Years
120
ECTS Credits
4
Semesters
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Program Description

The Master of Science study program in “Nursing” is part of the Faculty of Medical Technical Sciences.

The Master of Science study program in “Nursing” is part of the Faculty of Medical Technical Sciences. This program aims to apply in practice the knowledge and skills acquired in theoretical courses and further preparation or qualification of students. In this program they have the opportunity to study nurses who have completed three years of education (first cycle Bachelor) in “Nursing” and seek to further deepen their knowledge. 

This program aims to produce prospective researchers by giving them the opportunity to advance towards an academic and clinical career. It also aims to train Nursing graduates as experts who will play an important role in the quality of nursing care and patient safety. They will be the first choice as partners for interdisciplinary work in patient care and the promotion and maintenance of health, disease prevention. 

The Master of Science degree in “Nursing” creates employment opportunities and spaces in various educational institutions, NGOs, Albanian or foreign foundations in the health sector, etc.

You can choose between 5 different profiles to study this master's program:
  • Nursing in Surgery
  • Nursing in Pediatrics
  • Nursing in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Nursing in Intensive Care
  • Nursing in Emergency

Mission, Vision & Objectives

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can work nearby:
  • Public and private hospitals
  • Hospital clinics, polyclinics
  • Laboratories and other institutions in need of medical care
  • Practice the profession individually after obtaining a professional license

Semester 1

No. Code Subject ECTS
1 NRS 401 Pathophysiology in Nursing 6
2 NRS 403 Contemporary Instruments and Devices 6
3 NRS 405 Medical Emergencies 6
4 NRS 407 Nursing in Surgery I 6
5 NRS 409 Nursing in Surgical Intensive Care 6
6 NRS 411 Nursing in Pediatrics I 6
7 NRS 413 Critical Care in Pediatrics 6
8 NRS 415 Nursing in Women's Care 6
9 NRS 417 Nursing in Perinatology I 6
10 NRS 419 Principles in Critical Care Nursing I 6
11 NRS 421 Nursing in Intensive Care I 6
12 NRS 423 Advanced Nursing in Pain Management 6
13 NRS 425 Nursing Management in Disasters and Catastrophes 6

Semester 2

No. Code Subject ECTS
1 NRS 402 Preventive Nursing 6
2 NRS 404 Health Assessment 6
3 NRS 406/NRS 408 Bioethics/ Theory of Communication 6
4 NRS 410 Nursing in Surgery II 6
5 NRS 412 Nursing in Reconstructive Plastic Surgery 6
6 NRS 414 Nursing in Pediatrics II 6
7 NRS 416 Nursing in Neonatal Intensive Care 6
8 NRS 418 Nursing in Perinatology II 6
9 NRS 420 Oncology Nursing in Gynecology 6
10 NRS 422 Principles of Nursing in Critical Care II 6
11 NRS 424 Nursing in Intensive Care II 6
12 NRS 426 Health Diagnosis 6
13 NRS 428 Nursing in Emergency I 6

Semester 1

No. Code Subject ECTS
1 NRS 501 Scientific Research Methods 6
2 NRS 503 Principles of Nursing Management 6
3 NRS 505 Informatics and Nursing 6
4 NRS 507 Nursing Management in Disasters and Catastrophes 6
5 NRS 509/NRS 511 Promotion of Health/Nursing in Schools 6
6 NRS 513 Nursing Techniques in Pediatrics 6
7 NRS 509/NRS 515 Promotion of Health/Nursing in Schools 6
8 NRS 517 Nursing in Obstetrics 6
9 NRS 509/NRS 519 Health Promotion/Nursing in Neonatal Intensive Care 6
10 NRS 521 Health Assessment in Critically Ill patients 6
11 NRS 509/NRS 523/NRS 529 Health Promotion / Advanced Critical Care / Human Factors in Critical Care 6
12 NRS 525 Nursing in Emergency II 6
13 NRS 509/NRS 527 Health Promotion / Advanced Nursing in Critical Care 6

Semester 2

No. Code Subject ECTS
1 NRS 530 Proffesional Practice 12
2 NRS 550 Diploma Thesis 18
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