Are you eager to develop your competencies in advanced nursing practice?

The focus is on providing master-level education for experienced nurses who wish to work in clinical care with more varied and demanding responsibilities. This programme prepares you to achieve competencies in several areas such as translating evidence into practice, assessing and managing common health problems, and leading changes to improve quality care outcomes. Our vision is that the advanced level of nursing integrates leadership, education, and research and emphasizes direct advanced clinical care.

If you are looking for more autonomy in your work and eager to develop your competencies in advanced nursing practice – this is the perfect programme for you.

The International Council of Nurses’ recommendations for advanced practice nursing and Finnish Nurse practitioner’s competence areas have served as a basis for the programme planning. You can choose between two options of conducting your studies: a hybrid model of 1.5 – 2-year duration or a fast-track model of 1.5-year duration. The plan is to have five face-to-face study days per semester. Throughout the studies, you will have the opportunity to apply advanced theoretical knowledge into clinical practice. The APN programme is open to both Finnish and non-Finnish residents.

Graduates of the degree programme Master of Health Care in Advanced Practice Nursing have found employment in different types of expert, manager, development, and coordination positions in healthcare organizations. They can also work as project managers and experts in international and multicultural development projects. The graduates will possess the skills needed to work as an entrepreneur in the health sector.  

The programme is targeted to nurses with a bachelor’s or equivalent higher education degree who have at least 2 years of clinical experience. The assignments during the studies are tailored so that you can develop and strengthen your personal expertise towards an advanced practice nurse’s role in Primary Health Care, Specialized Care, or private sector. The programme is open for nurses from Finland, Europe, and non-EU/ETA Countries.