Advanced Practice Nursing Åbo Akademi University

Overview

With the Advanced Practice Nursing at  Åbo Akademi University the overall learning outcome is that students will gain advanced clinical competencies to work as advanced practice nurses, and skills to care for adults and older people with acute health problems and/or patients with complex and long-term health conditions.

After completing this programme you will be able to practice in wider areas of responsibility, work independently in advanced clinical roles, provide direct healthcare services to individuals, families and communities, influence clinical healthcare outcomes, as well as contribute to the development of evidence-based healthcare services. Completed studies will result in a Master of Health Sciences degree.

Career prospects

• A registered nurse with a master degree in APN has the capability to work independently, systematically assess patients’ need for care as well as treat and monitor certain common health problems and illnesses. 

• In addition, s/he is responsible for promoting health and developing evidence-based nursing while engaging in multidisciplinary cooperation.

• After completion of this programme, students are eligible to apply for a position in the Åbo Akademi University’s Graduate School as well as other doctoral programmes within Finnish Higher Education Institutions.