Master's Programme for Advanced Practice Nurse
Advance your clinical nursing expertise through a flexible Master's program designed for working professionals in close partnership with employers.
Best for:Best for experienced registered nurses seeking advanced clinical roles and leadership responsibilities in healthcare.
Overview
The Advanced Practice Nurse Master's degree programme at Vaasa University of Applied Sciences prepares registered nurses for expanded, independent clinical roles matching international Nurse Practitioner standards. Run in close collaboration with employers, the programme requires an institutional commitment from the student's workplace to support clinical skill development. The curriculum focuses on evidence-based practice, coordination, education, consultation, and healthcare service innovation. Students engage in practical, work-oriented learning through online studies, independent work, project assignments, and periodic contact sessions.
What you'll do
- Develop independent clinical competencies for specialized and extended healthcare roles
- Design and implement evidence-based practices within the professional workplace
- Coordinate, teach, guide, and consult patients and healthcare team members
- Innovate and improve human-centric healthcare services across various operational areas
- Complete practical work-oriented projects and collaborative assignments tied to professional practice
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master of Health Care
Language: Finnish; proficiency level appropriate for Finnish-language instruction and professional practice
Instruction: Finnish
- Prior clinical nursing experience
- Active employment in a healthcare setting with formal employer commitment
- Ability to undertake independent study and applied project work
- Mandatory employer commitment and agreement to support clinical learning
- Nomination of a workplace mentor and a medical supervisor by the employer
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How to apply
Applicants must apply through the official online study portal. Admission is contingent upon securing formal employer commitment and submitting all requested application materials.
- CV
- Educational certificates
- Employer commitment documentation
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