Basic information
Study programmeNursing
Higher Education InstitutionRīga Stradiņš University
Study fieldHealth Care
All data
Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification42723
EQF/LQF Level6
Study Programme TypeOtrā līmeņa profesionālā augstākā izglītība (piektā līmeņa profesionālā kvalifikācija un profesionālā bakalaura grāds) vai otrā līmeņa profesionālā augstākā izglītība (piektā līmeņa profesionālā kvalifikācija), īstenojama pēc vispārējās vai profesionālās vidējās izglītības ieguves. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās četri gadi
Study programme (short name)Professional bachelor study programme
Thematic groupMāszinības
ISCED code0913
ISCEDMāszinības
Credit points240
Degree to be acquiredProfessional bachelor's degree in nursing
Qualification to be obtainedNurse (General Care Nurse)
Study type and formFull time studies
Study lenght4 years
Languagelatvian; english
Licence information
Licence number -
Licence date
Licenced till
Accreditation information
Accreditation page numberNetiek izsniegta
Accreditation date27.05.2024
Accreditation duration (in years)6
Accreditation till28.05.2030
Results
Knowledge
1. Able to demonstrate knowledge of the sciences that underpin general patient care and an understanding of the healthy and diseased human body, physiological functions and behaviour, and the impact of the physical and social environment on health.
2. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the nature and ethics of the nursing profession and the general principles of health and patient care and conduct business in the nursing profession and/or health care, research or further learning in complex, changing and uncertain circumstances. 
3. Able to demonstrate knowledge of the general principles of health and patient care, providing patient-centred care through the selection of modern tools for patient care and disease prevention, integrating the knowledge generated by the medical disciplines into a coherent vision of modern health care. 
Skills
4.Able to independently differentiate patient health disorders and independently perform clinical interventions and procedures, the process of care and its phases - assessment, problem identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of care based on demonstration-based performance. 
5. Able to explain and discuss complex or systemic aspects of nursing and healthcare with both professionals and non-professionals in a reasoned manner. Able to demonstrate skills in educating patients and their families about healthcare issues and healthcare professionals working in the healthcare system in a practical manner. 
6. Able to independently direct the development of own competencies in nursing and to use modern self-improvement techniques, including simulation-based methods, to use only patient-safe tools, methods and measures. 
7. Able to provide emergency medical care and apply clinical skills and procedures appropriate to the standard of the profession in a patient-safe manner, regularly improving their skills through the use of innovative techniques and methods.
Competences
8. Able to undertake evidence-based planning, provision and evaluation of general patient care, independently or as part of a healthcare team, in direct contact with the sick or healthy individual, carrying out additional analysis, to achieve optimal outcomes of care, evaluating and taking responsibility for their own performance. 
9. Able to select information using scientific innovations in health care and demonstrate an understanding of the implementation of evidence-based advances in nursing practice, as well as the implementation and management of patient care processes, through the education of patients and their families, healthcare team professionals and the public in collaboration with other health and social care professionals and institutions, in compliance with professional ethical and legal standards. 
Documents
DocumentDocument typeLanguage
Expert / Experts joint reportExpert / Experts joint reportenglish
Self-evaluation reportSelf-evaluation reportenglish
Self-evaluation reportSelf-evaluation reportlatvian
Expert / Experts joint report (22.06.2021)Expert / Experts joint reportlatvian
Commission decision (29.01.2025)Commission decisionlatvian
History of study programme
DateInformationDecision
02.02.2023
10.01.2025