Program Overview

Program Overview

The Nursing and Midwifery Sciences program at Sapienza University of Rome is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of nursing and midwifery. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to excel in their careers.

Objectives

The program has several specific objectives, including:

• Providing students with a deep understanding of the fundamental elements of epidemiology
• Equipping students with the essential elements of human resource management, with a particular focus on healthcare
• Introducing students to the principles of law, including the main legislative norms that govern healthcare organizations, as well as deontological and professional responsibility norms
• Providing students with a solid foundation in public and business economics, as well as the essential elements and main techniques of business organization, with a particular focus on healthcare services and the optimization of human, informatic, and technological resources

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide students with a comprehensive education in nursing and midwifery. The first year of the program is focused on developing students' knowledge and competencies in the didactic/pedagogical, managerial, and research areas. The second year is primarily focused on clinical-assistance and organizational-management areas. Throughout the program, students will participate in project work, elective courses, and seminars on emerging topics in the profession and healthcare.

Teaching Methods

The program employs a range of teaching methods, including:

• Frontal lessons
• Conferences
• Seminars
• Discussion groups
• Guided internships and stages in healthcare services and specialized training facilities in Italy or abroad
• Laboratory activities and project work, supervised by professional tutors and coordinated by a teacher

Assessment and Evaluation

Student learning is assessed and evaluated through a range of methods, including:

• Traditional exams (oral or written)
• In-course assessments (self-assessment tests and intermediate interviews)
• Written assignments on assigned topics
• Analysis of activities and written assignments related to the final exam
• Evaluation of the student's overall profile, based on predefined criteria

Quality Assurance

The program is subject to ongoing monitoring, validation, and optimization to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality and provides students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to excel in their careers. The program is accredited by the relevant authorities and is subject to regular evaluation and assessment to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of students and the healthcare profession.