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_Pos_Laboral

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

- Igor Emanuel Soares Pinto - igor.pinto@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).