The Nursing study program (first cycle professional program) is a professional higher education program in accordance with the EU Directive 2005/36/EC, the Bologna Declaration, the structure of the Kosovo education system, the Law on Higher Education of the Republic of Kosovo, and the standards and criteria of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency for Higher Education.
The program is based on general guidelines available online from international associations such as:
Upon completion of the studies, students are awarded the degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc).
The Nursing studies last three (3) years, comprising six (6) semesters, and are credited with 180 ECTS.
ECTS credits are calculated based on the student’s workload with 40 hours of study per week, including all forms of learning, as documented in the module descriptions below.
In one academic year, a student must accumulate 60 ECTS to complete that year. Based on this data, a certain number of credits are allocated for each individual course.
For one (1) ECTS credit, the student is required to complete at least 30 hours of lectures, seminars, clinical practice, lab work, and independent study.
The course Fundamentals of Nursing aims to introduce students to the basic concepts of nursing, health and well-being, growth and development, the nursing care process, communication and holistic health, as well as basic practical skills. The specific objectives of the course are to:
– Enable students to collect and interpret data for evidence-based practice.
– Encourage students to promote population health through nursing activities aimed at raising awareness of disease causes and consequences, and encouraging control and compliance with professional health advice.
– Prepare students to apply theoretical knowledge into practical skills.
The course aims to provide knowledge and study of laws, regulations, and ethical considerations in relation to the safe, effective, and professional delivery of nursing care. Specifically, the course aims to:
– Equip students with knowledge of ethical and legal concepts and notions.
– Enable them to reflect on the importance of confidentiality and maintaining professional secrecy.
– Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical framework for critical analysis of ethical dilemmas arising in health professions.
This course aims to develop students’ knowledge of basic concepts and definitions in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and human development throughout life. Students will gain knowledge of pathophysiological diseases and basic pathological processes. Specifically, the course aims to:
– Enable students to understand normal human anatomy and interactions between body organs, and how each system regulates its functions.
– Train students in clinical measurements related to normal physiology and pathology.
– Provide understanding of modern principles of pathophysiology, enabling students to comprehend disease causes and effects, and gain knowledge of diagnostic procedures.
The course aims to enable students to acquire basic English language skills that will support their professional development. Specifically, the course aims to:
– Equip students with basic English skills, with special emphasis on medical vocabulary (especially in nursing) and its use in scientific research.
– Develop grammar knowledge through learning and practicing in context, and analyzing different styles of the English language.
– Enable students to enrich their vocabulary through independent reading and listening.
The course Health Education and Promotion aims to introduce students to health beliefs, priorities, determinants, national and local policies, resources, and opportunities for health education, as well as the responsibilities of nurses in teaching, promoting health, rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Specifically, the course aims to:
– Enable students to understand fundamental health concepts, definitions, and models.
– Help students understand health determinants including genetics, lifestyle, psychosocial factors, availability and level of healthcare services, and basic public health principles and functions.
– Demonstrate knowledge of behavior change and theories supporting disease prevention, including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
The course aims to develop knowledge about physiological changes in organ systems in elderly individuals to enable geriatric and rehabilitative care for elderly people’s health and well-being. Specifically, the course aims to:
– Enable students to understand biological, psychological, and social characteristics of older adults and adapt their work accordingly.
– Provide knowledge of basic concepts of aging, cognitive behavior, counseling, behavioral changes, teamwork with the elderly, functional aspects and system changes, levels of activity, common pathologies, and geriatric care.
This module aims to provide students with knowledge of human social aspects and expand their understanding of social and psychological perspectives on various societal and healthcare issues. Specifically, the course aims to:
– Develop skills in effective communication and active listening, while reducing prejudices, stereotypes, and discrimination in health care delivery.
– Enable students to understand the psychosocial context of patients, improve quality of health services, respect nursing ethics, and recognize social, cultural, familial, and emotional issues faced by patients and their families.
– Teach students how to effectively deal with stressful situations in their daily work.
This course aims to provide theoretical knowledge of basic concepts and definitions in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Radiology. Specifically, the course aims to:
– Enable students to understand the chemical composition of the body and the transformations occurring in living organisms, as well as cellular and molecular components.
– Provide knowledge of biological phenomena explained by physical laws.
– Introduce the fundamental concepts of radiology, imaging terminology, and the use of diagnostic and therapeutic radiologic equipment.
The course aims to inform students about the importance of healthy nutrition as a prerequisite for disease prevention at individual and societal levels. Nutrition, healthy diets, consequences of malnutrition, and the importance of physical activity are interconnected throughout lectures so students understand their combined impact on family and society, improving public health and well-being. Specifically, it aims to:
– Inform students about the importance of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals needed by the body during different life stages.
– Enable students to understand metabolic functions related to health.
– Recognize the importance of clinical nutrition as an integral part of preventive and curative medicine.
The course aims to develop theoretical knowledge and critical and analytical skills related to communication and interpersonal relationships that influence effective communication skills. Specifically, objectives are:
– Teach students the conceptual basis of communication and its functioning, helping them understand communication as a necessity and apply it practically.
– Develop skills and competencies to choose appropriate communication models and avoid conflicts.
– Help students understand the difference between verbal and non-verbal communication and the importance of therapeutic communication; teach them to use communication standards.
The course aims to develop theoretical managerial knowledge and practical skills enabling students to build concepts of quality in healthcare, preparing them to develop leadership skills and modern concepts for continuous quality measurement in healthcare. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to recognize all components of quality in healthcare, especially in nursing.
– Understand basic elements related to quality measurement based on key quality indicators.
– Address important issues related to quality management in nursing care and build a culture promoting joint decision-making and quality management.
The course aims to familiarize students with the workplace, tools, and equipment to reduce fatigue, strain, and prevent injuries during work, creating the best possible working conditions. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to understand patient care and support as part of their future responsibilities and appreciate the importance of their actions related to providing comprehensive patient care.
– Demonstrate competence to understand the radiotechnological importance of specific examinations or treatments and when to consult the responsible physician regarding missing medical information.
The course aims to inform students about the importance of evidence-based nursing, gain knowledge of the evolution of evidence-based nursing, how to formulate relevant clinical questions, find appropriate evidence, and critically appraise it. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to apply research evidence in nursing practice.
– Demonstrate knowledge in using evidence in nursing practice and develop professional articles.
The course aims to introduce the theory of transcultural nursing care, acquiring and applying research findings to ensure respect for cultural specifics in harmony with patients’ origins, to ensure health, well-being, healing, and support for those facing diseases, life limitations, or death. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to acquire and discover transcultural knowledge about human care.
– Demonstrate competence in providing culturally acceptable care.
– Enable students to apply basic nursing profession concepts.
The course aims to acquire new knowledge and expand knowledge related to recognition and treatment of terminal diseases. The specific objectives are:
– Enable students to plan nursing interventions for the most common end-of-life symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, nausea, and delirium.
– Motivate students to be independent and innovative in providing care and nursing interventions to terminal patients.
– Develop competencies for preparing integrated assessments of patients’ and families’ psychological, social, and spiritual needs and plan treatment accordingly.
The course aims to inform students about research methodology and basics of health informatics. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to use and interpret common statistical methods in medical fields.
– Demonstrate knowledge of different areas where nursing care is based in connection with health informatics.
The course aims to introduce students to the general characteristics of physical and psycho-emotional development during the growth stages of infants, children, and adolescents.
Specific objectives of the course are:
– To develop knowledge about the stages of child growth and development.
– To equip students with skills for providing nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents.
– To familiarize students with the specific characteristics of nursing care for acute and chronic illnesses affecting children.
– To demonstrate understanding of health risk factors in children, pain assessment and management in children, and health promotion across all developmental stages.
The course aims to equip students with basic knowledge and skills in providing nursing care for women in gynecology and obstetrics, and to educate them adequately to care for reproductive health.
The course specifically aims to:
– Provide knowledge of the normal anatomy of the genital organs and their basic functions, enabling students to examine these organs and understand basic concepts of reproductive and women’s health.
– Familiarize students with common disorders and diseases, and how to care for women affected by them.
– Enable students to advocate for women’s health and family planning.
The course aims to examine pharmacotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of diseases and the promotion, maintenance, restoration, and well-being of individuals throughout their lives.
The focus is on the safe administration and monitoring of pharmacotherapeutic agents.
Specifically, the course aims to:
– Provide students with basic knowledge on the methods and forms of safe drug administration and drug classifications.
– Encourage students to gain appropriate knowledge of all drugs, their groups, pharmaceutical forms, dosages, interactions, side effects, and safe administration to patients.
– Prepare students to work safely and be equipped with the knowledge to ensure safe and effective treatment for all patients.
This course aims to help students acquire new knowledge and expand their existing understanding of nursing diagnoses and care plans for patients.
Specific course objectives are:
– To train students in distinguishing between nursing and medical diagnoses, and in planning dependent, independent, and interdependent nursing interventions.
– To motivate students to be critical, independent, and innovative in implementing nursing care for patients with internal diseases and life-threatening situations.
– To develop student competencies in performing basic physical examinations, measuring and monitoring vital signs, and applying basic diagnostic algorithms.
The course aims to inform students about the importance of healthy nutrition as a prerequisite for disease prevention at individual and societal levels. Nutrition, healthy diets, consequences of malnutrition, and the importance of physical activity are interconnected throughout lectures so students understand their combined impact on family and society, improving public health and well-being. Specifically, it aims to:
– Inform students about the importance of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals needed by the body during different life stages.
– Enable students to understand metabolic functions related to health.
– Recognize the importance of clinical nutrition as an integral part of preventive and curative medicine.
The course aims to develop theoretical knowledge and critical and analytical skills related to communication and interpersonal relationships that influence effective communication skills. Specifically, objectives are:
– Teach students the conceptual basis of communication and its functioning, helping them understand communication as a necessity and apply it practically.
– Develop skills and competencies to choose appropriate communication models and avoid conflicts.
– Help students understand the difference between verbal and non-verbal communication and the importance of therapeutic communication; teach them to use communication standards
The course aims to develop theoretical managerial knowledge and practical skills enabling students to build concepts of quality in healthcare, preparing them to develop leadership skills and modern concepts for continuous quality measurement in healthcare. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to recognize all components of quality in healthcare, especially in nursing.
– Understand basic elements related to quality measurement based on key quality indicators.
– Address important issues related to quality management in nursing care and build a culture promoting joint decision-making and quality management.
The course aims to familiarize students with the workplace, tools, and equipment to reduce fatigue, strain, and prevent injuries during work, creating the best possible working conditions. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to understand patient care and support as part of their future responsibilities and appreciate the importance of their actions related to providing comprehensive patient care.
– Demonstrate competence to understand the radiotechnological importance of specific examinations or treatments and when to consult the responsible physician regarding missing medical information.
The course aims to inform students about the importance of evidence-based nursing, gain knowledge of the evolution of evidence-based nursing, how to formulate relevant clinical questions, find appropriate evidence, and critically appraise it. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to apply research evidence in nursing practice.
– Demonstrate knowledge in using evidence in nursing practice and develop professional articles.
The course aims to introduce the theory of transcultural nursing care, acquiring and applying research findings to ensure respect for cultural specifics in harmony with patients’ origins, to ensure health, well-being, healing, and support for those facing diseases, life limitations, or death. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to acquire and discover transcultural knowledge about human care.
– Demonstrate competence in providing culturally acceptable care.
– Enable students to apply basic nursing profession concepts.
The course aims to acquire new knowledge and expand knowledge related to recognition and treatment of terminal diseases. The specific objectives are:
– Enable students to plan nursing interventions for the most common end-of-life symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, nausea, and delirium.
– Motivate students to be independent and innovative in providing care and nursing interventions to terminal patients.
– Develop competencies for preparing integrated assessments of patients’ and families’ psychological, social, and spiritual needs and plan treatment accordingly.
The course aims to inform students about research methodology and basics of health informatics. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to use and interpret common statistical methods in medical fields.
– Demonstrate knowledge of different areas where nursing care is based in connection with health informatics.
This course aims to introduce students to internal diseases and the fundamental concepts of nursing care for internal medicine patients.
Specifically, the course aims to:
– Equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge for treating ill patients.
– Demonstrate competence in assessment, diagnosis, planning, documentation, and nursing intervention.
– Demonstrate knowledge related to methods of treating internal diseases.
This course aims to provide students with knowledge of theories related to common psychiatric disorders and the specific needs of individuals with mental health conditions.
Specifically, the course aims to:
– Train students to understand the different treatment options available for people with psychiatric disorders.
– Enable them to reflect on ethical issues such as treatment compliance, informed consent, and emergency hospitalization.
– Familiarize them with the social and health services available to individuals with mental disorders and those with learning difficulties.
This course aims to provide students with knowledge on the basic methods of diagnosing and treating emergency situations requiring first aid, including acute and exacerbated chronic diseases, injuries, burns, bleeding, poisoning, and modern cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques.
Specifically, the course aims to:
– Enable students to recognize emergency situations they may encounter in life and career.
– Properly perform CPR for adults, children, and infants.
– Apply theoretical and practical knowledge in nursing interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
This course aims to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills to nursing students, enabling the development of competencies in the field of infectious diseases, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, treatment, and care for patients with contagious diseases.
Specifically, the course aims to:
– Train students to recognize signs and clinical manifestations of infectious diseases.
– Familiarize them with the general and specific characteristics of infectious diseases.
– Equip students to perform diagnostic tests for infectious diseases.
– Train them in the care, application of therapy, and prevention of infectious diseases.
– Develop skills for examination and care of patients with infectious diseases.
The course aims to inform students about the importance of healthy nutrition as a prerequisite for disease prevention at individual and societal levels. Nutrition, healthy diets, consequences of malnutrition, and the importance of physical activity are interconnected throughout lectures so students understand their combined impact on family and society, improving public health and well-being. Specifically, it aims to:
– Inform students about the importance of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals needed by the body during different life stages.
– Enable students to understand metabolic functions related to health.
– Recognize the importance of clinical nutrition as an integral part of preventive and curative medicine.
The course aims to develop theoretical knowledge and critical and analytical skills related to communication and interpersonal relationships that influence effective communication skills. Specifically, objectives are:
– Teach students the conceptual basis of communication and its functioning, helping them understand communication as a necessity and apply it practically.
– Develop skills and competencies to choose appropriate communication models and avoid conflicts.
– Help students understand the difference between verbal and non-verbal communication and the importance of therapeutic communication; teach them to use communication standards.
The course aims to develop theoretical managerial knowledge and practical skills enabling students to build concepts of quality in healthcare, preparing them to develop leadership skills and modern concepts for continuous quality measurement in healthcare. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to recognize all components of quality in healthcare, especially in nursing.
– Understand basic elements related to quality measurement based on key quality indicators.
– Address important issues related to quality management in nursing care and build a culture promoting joint decision-making and quality management.
The course aims to familiarize students with the workplace, tools, and equipment to reduce fatigue, strain, and prevent injuries during work, creating the best possible working conditions. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to understand patient care and support as part of their future responsibilities and appreciate the importance of their actions related to providing comprehensive patient care.
– Demonstrate competence to understand the radiotechnological importance of specific examinations or treatments and when to consult the responsible physician regarding missing medical information.
The course aims to inform students about the importance of evidence-based nursing, gain knowledge of the evolution of evidence-based nursing, how to formulate relevant clinical questions, find appropriate evidence, and critically appraise it. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to apply research evidence in nursing practice.
– Demonstrate knowledge in using evidence in nursing practice and develop professional articles.
The course aims to introduce the theory of transcultural nursing care, acquiring and applying research findings to ensure respect for cultural specifics in harmony with patients’ origins, to ensure health, well-being, healing, and support for those facing diseases, life limitations, or death. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to acquire and discover transcultural knowledge about human care.
– Demonstrate competence in providing culturally acceptable care.
– Enable students to apply basic nursing profession concepts.
The course aims to acquire new knowledge and expand knowledge related to recognition and treatment of terminal diseases. The specific objectives are:
– Enable students to plan nursing interventions for the most common end-of-life symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, nausea, and delirium.
– Motivate students to be independent and innovative in providing care and nursing interventions to terminal patients.
– Develop competencies for preparing integrated assessments of patients’ and families’ psychological, social, and spiritual needs and plan treatment accordingly.
The course aims to inform students about research methodology and basics of health informatics. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to use and interpret common statistical methods in medical fields.
– Demonstrate knowledge of different areas where nursing care is based in connection with health informatics.
The course aims to acquire new knowledge and expand existing student knowledge about the characteristics of research work, research skills, and the scientific research process. The specific objectives of the course are:
– To enable students to distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research methods, independently plan research, and write scientific articles.
– To develop students’ competencies in analyzing types of scientific research.
– To demonstrate knowledge about methods of data collection and organization for research.
This course aims to provide basic knowledge to nursing students in the field of management and leadership in nursing, with emphasis on the specifics of managing health institutions, to broaden students’ understanding of managing and leading nursing activities and services in the context of planning, organizing, and providing congruent nursing care. Specifically, this course aims to:
– Enable students to understand the general characteristics of management and leadership in nursing.
– Offer students the opportunity to learn basic elements of planning, preparation, and selection of appropriate methods to improve quality and nursing leadership.
The course aims to provide basic knowledge in nursing and community health, particularly interventions and concepts related to home healthcare, integrating social scientific concepts from recent research evidence in the general and Kosovo health context according to the community health care plan based on analysis, synthesis, and literature evaluation. The course will help students to:
– Enable students to understand the general characteristics, tasks, and responsibilities in nursing.
– Provide students with opportunities to learn basic elements related to planning, preparation, and selection of appropriate care methods.
– Prepare students to apply various functions influencing quality improvement in the provision of home care services.
The course aims to acquire new knowledge and expand existing student knowledge regarding nursing care for patients undergoing surgical interventions. The specific objectives are:
– To enable students to understand basic concepts and the importance of medical and surgical nursing care.
– To understand the importance of anamnesis and physical examination in establishing nursing diagnoses.
– To understand and implement the nursing care process for patients, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the care plan.
– To know and apply principles of work in the operating room, including key elements of aseptic technique.
The course aims to inform students about the importance of healthy nutrition as a prerequisite for disease prevention at individual and societal levels. Nutrition, healthy diets, consequences of malnutrition, and the importance of physical activity are interconnected throughout lectures so students understand their combined impact on family and society, improving public health and well-being. Specifically, it aims to:
– Inform students about the importance of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals needed by the body during different life stages.
– Enable students to understand metabolic functions related to health.
– Recognize the importance of clinical nutrition as an integral part of preventive and curative medicine.
The course aims to develop theoretical knowledge and critical and analytical skills related to communication and interpersonal relationships that influence effective communication skills. Specifically, objectives are:
– Teach students the conceptual basis of communication and its functioning, helping them understand communication as a necessity and apply it practically.
– Develop skills and competencies to choose appropriate communication models and avoid conflicts.
– Help students understand the difference between verbal and non-verbal communication and the importance of therapeutic communication; teach them to use communication standards.
The course aims to develop theoretical managerial knowledge and practical skills enabling students to build concepts of quality in healthcare, preparing them to develop leadership skills and modern concepts for continuous quality measurement in healthcare. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to recognize all components of quality in healthcare, especially in nursing.
– Understand basic elements related to quality measurement based on key quality indicators.
– Address important issues related to quality management in nursing care and build a culture promoting joint decision-making and quality management.
The course aims to familiarize students with the workplace, tools, and equipment to reduce fatigue, strain, and prevent injuries during work, creating the best possible working conditions. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to understand patient care and support as part of their future responsibilities and appreciate the importance of their actions related to providing comprehensive patient care.
– Demonstrate competence to understand the radiotechnological importance of specific examinations or treatments and when to consult the responsible physician regarding missing medical information.
The course aims to inform students about the importance of evidence-based nursing, gain knowledge of the evolution of evidence-based nursing, how to formulate relevant clinical questions, find appropriate evidence, and critically appraise it. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to apply research evidence in nursing practice.
– Demonstrate knowledge in using evidence in nursing practice and develop professional articles.
The course aims to introduce the theory of transcultural nursing care, acquiring and applying research findings to ensure respect for cultural specifics in harmony with patients’ origins, to ensure health, well-being, healing, and support for those facing diseases, life limitations, or death. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to acquire and discover transcultural knowledge about human care.
– Demonstrate competence in providing culturally acceptable care.
– Enable students to apply basic nursing profession concepts.
The course aims to acquire new knowledge and expand knowledge related to recognition and treatment of terminal diseases. The specific objectives are:
– Enable students to plan nursing interventions for the most common end-of-life symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, nausea, and delirium.
– Motivate students to be independent and innovative in providing care and nursing interventions to terminal patients.
– Develop competencies for preparing integrated assessments of patients’ and families’ psychological, social, and spiritual needs and plan treatment accordingly.
The course aims to inform students about research methodology and basics of health informatics. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to use and interpret common statistical methods in medical fields.
– Demonstrate knowledge of different areas where nursing care is based in connection with health informatics.
The course aims for the full involvement of students in carrying out nursing interventions and services at primary, secondary, and tertiary health institutions within Kosovo’s public or private healthcare system. Specifically, the course aims to:
– Ensure students combine theoretical and practical knowledge and fulfill competencies, demonstrating performance in practical work.
– Promote the development of critical thinking, essential for being a good nurse, influencing key life-saving decisions.
– Provide effective care for individuals, their families, and communities, respecting differences in culture and ethnicity.
– Enable students to perform all nursing procedures independently without needing mentor assistance.
The course aims to clarify the general methodology of scientific research work and relevant terminology. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to define and develop steps in scientific work, from topic selection, research project preparation, literature review, research design, population and sample selection, instrument selection, data collection, analysis and interpretation, to report writing and evaluation, accompanied by practical assignments parallel to academic training.
– Explain different quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches in scientific research.
The course aims to introduce psychological and physical preparations before surgery. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to understand the nurse’s role during patient preparation for surgery.
– Demonstrate competence in assessing the patient’s psychological and physical status before surgery.
– Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic standards in the operating room and patient safety.
The course covers methodology and techniques of writing as a form of communication and clear expression of thought adapted to the audience to maintain their interest. Specifically, it aims to:
– Teach how to write letters, reports, essays, and lectures.
– Develop critical and creative thinking during reading and writing.
– Enable students to write research papers.
This course aims, through acquisition and application of updated research findings and respecting patients’ cultural specificities, to ensure controlled pain management that alleviates suffering and improves health, well-being, healing, and support for individuals experiencing acute, chronic, or malignant pain, as well as life limitations or terminal phases. Specifically, it aims to:
– Enable students to reach satisfactory knowledge of pharmacological and non-pharmacological contemporary pain management practices, respecting individual needs.
– Demonstrate evidence-based, culturally competent, professional, and humane knowledge aiming to reduce suffering and improve individual and public health.
The course aims to familiarize students with infectious diseases and protective measures to prevent infections and ways infections are transmitted. Specifically:
– Introduce students to definitions and concepts of infectious diseases and risks during diagnostic work.
– Train students in hygiene and monitoring hospital-acquired infections.
– Understand infection transmission and educate on prevention.
