Master's Degree in Medical-Surgical Nursing in the area of Nursing for People in Chronic Situations

Objetivos do Curso

- Knowing how to apply knowledge, ability to understand and solve complex problems, in broad and multidisciplinary contexts, in the area of medical-surgical nursing to people with chronic conditions;

- Contribute to the development of specialized clinical skills in medical-surgical nursing for people with chronic conditions;

- Contribute to the training of nurses with skills for the production and application of advanced scientific knowledge, as well as for autonomous, reflective, innovative decision-making based on the best scientific evidence;

- Communicate the conclusions, the knowledge and reasoning underlying them, both to specialists and non-specialists, in a clear and unambiguous way;

- Develop skills that enable nurses to learn lifelong in a self-oriented or autonomous way.

Condições de Acesso e Ingresso

May apply for the course holders of the following academic qualifications:

a) Holders of a Licensed Degree or legally equivalent qualification in Nursing;

b) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree, conferred following a first cycle of studies in Nursing, organized in accordance with the principles of the Bologna process by countries adhering to this process;

c) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree in Nursing, recognized in Portugal, under the terms of Decree-Law no. 283/83, of 21 June, Decree-Law no. 341/2007, of 12 October and the Decree-Law n.º 66/2018, of August 16th and which, cumulatively, meet the following additional requirements:

i) Holders of the professional title of nurse;

ii) Have at least 2 years of professional experience as a nurse.

Saídas profissionais

The course promotes the acquisition of skills defined by the Order of Nurses for the Specialist Nurse in Medical-Surgical Nursing in the area of Specialization in Nursing for the Person in Chronic Situation, highlighting ethical skills, relational skills and highly complex technical skills.

Regime de Estudo

Presencial

Língua(s) de aprendizagem/ Avaliação

Portuguese

Objetivos de Aprendizagem e competências a Desenvolver

- Develop a professional, ethical and legal practice, acting in accordance with legal standards, ethical principles and professional deontology;

- Caring for the person and family/caregivers experiencing complex medical and/or surgical processes resulting from acute or chronic illness;

- Maximize the prevention, intervention and control of infection and antimicrobial resistance for the person experiencing complex medical and/or surgical processes resulting from acute or chronic disease;

- Ensure a driving role in the development and support of strategic institutional initiatives in the area of clinical governance;

- Adapt leadership and resource management to situations and context, aiming at ensuring the quality of care;

- Base your clinical practice in the area of medical-surgical nursing to people in chronic conditions on scientific evidence.

Coordenador do curso

- Liliana Andreia Neves da Mota - liliana.mota@essnortecvp.pt

Enquadramento Legal da Qualificação

Decree-Law n.º 74/2006, of March 24th, amended and republished by Decree-Law n.º 65/2018, of August 16th; Order No. 9276/2020

Acesso a um nível de Estudos Superior

The Mestre academic degree gives acesso to the 3rd Cycle of studies (PHD courses).