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Introduction to the Nursing Degree Program

The Nursing degree program in Bari is offered at the University of Bari "Aldo Moro" and includes various locations, such as the A.O.U. Bari-Policlinico, Bari-Giovanni Paolo II Cancer Institute, Bari-Di Venere Hospital, Castellana Grotte-IRCCS De Bellis, Taranto-ASL-Polo dell'Area Jonica, Taranto-Students' School for Marine Corps Officers, and Brindisi-Perrino Hospital, for a total of 414 places.

Program Overview

To access the Nursing degree program in the University of Bari, candidates must pass an entrance exam scheduled for the beginning of September, which includes specific entry requirements. This three-year program aims to train nurses with a solid scientific and practical background, qualifying them to practice the healthcare profession. Classes include both theoretical teaching and internships at hospitals and in the community, with the collaboration of specialized medical and nursing staff.

Curriculum

The curriculum also includes elective learning activities (ADE), chosen from among those offered by the degree program and/or the University, as long as they are consistent with the objectives of the program. These activities may include:

• Lectures on specific topics
• Seminars
• Conferences
• Congresses
• Practical and/or experiential activities

The curriculum also includes professional workshops, designed to enhance professional preparation relevant to the profile. Students acquire technical, practical, and interpersonal skills in protected laboratory settings before testing themselves in healthcare facilities and directly with patients.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for a nursing degree are varied and span a variety of professional fields. Graduates can find employment in both public and private healthcare facilities, such as:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Nursing homes
• Community services
• Emergency services
• Rehabilitation centers
• Hospices

They can work in inpatient wards, outpatient services, and in prevention and public health services. Furthermore, with advanced training, they can assume roles of managerial and organizational responsibility, such as health service managers, department heads, or high-intensity care facilities. Nurses can also pursue careers in education, becoming university professors or directors of professional development courses, or in research, contributing to applied research in the healthcare field.

Program Details

• Degree Level: Bachelor Degree
• Department: Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area
• Program Language: Italian
• Admission: Scheduled Access - Limited Enrollment
• Location: Bari, Taranto
• Degree Class: L/SNT1
• Program Director:
  • Coordinatore Classe L/SNT-01: Prof. Roberto Tamma
  • Decano Interclasse ASL BA: Prof. Marco Matteo Ciccone
  • Coordinatore ASL BR-LE: Prof.ssa Gabriella Guida
  • Coordinatore ASL TA: Prof.ssa Mariasevera Di Comite
• Program Secretariat/Office: Segreteria didattica

Conclusion

In short, a nursing degree offers a wide range of career opportunities, from traditional clinical work to specialist and management roles, to teaching and research, with career opportunities even in innovative fields such as forensic nursing and healthcare consulting.