Nursing

The Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Prešov is an institution whose main task is to educate students in accredited non-medical study programmes at the level of contemporary knowledge, scientific and research results. Characteristics of the field of study.

Nursing is a field of study from the system of fields of study administered by the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic, as a field of knowledge (Section 50(1) of Act No. 131/2002), in which the graduate of the study programme (Section 51(1) of Act No. 131/2002) acquires professional competence/competence to perform his/her original profession or prepares to pursue further higher education.

Sister - Bachelor (I. independently provides individual nursing care -preventive, supportive, curative, rehabilitative or auxiliary- to individuals, families and groups by the method of the nursing process, maintains and promotes the optimal state of health of individuals, families, groups and communities in various situations requiring nursing care, obtains the active participation of individuals, families, groups, and communities in the process of health maintenance and promotion, treatment, and care; monitors the need for nursing care, including education of individuals, families, and groups; and, in collaboration with each other, ensures its maximum quality in accordance with ethical principles, patients' rights, with emphasis on maximum quality and performance. She is able to think critically and work with credible research findings.

Prospects of graduates

Graduate's knowledge:
Theoretical knowledge of the graduate of the state program NURSING ( 1st degree):

theoretical knowledge and practical use of professional nursing terminology
acquires and understands essential facts, concepts, principles and theories related to nursing
theoretically knows and practices the nursing process method
knows how to integrate knowledge from nursing theories and models and apply it to nursing practice
can think independently, respond promptly
acts quickly, prudently and decisively, knows legal responsibilities in the context of the profession continuously acquires professional knowledge related to his/her own expertise and takes care of his/her personal growth
is able to make changes, take risks, assume responsibility, and demonstrate the ability to improvise in necessary situations
communicates professionally in work activities
applies knowledge of management, social and behavioral disciplines, which he/she presents in patient/client encounters

Practical Skills and Abilities (Level 1):
The nursing graduate (Level 1) will acquire the ability to:

perform nursing activities in primary, secondary and follow-up care
apply nursing models in practice
work with nursing documentation
create and formulate standards of nursing care
monitor nursing problems and provide individualized nursing care using the nursing process method in collaboration with the client, family, and support and/or significant others
communicate within the healthcare team in collaboration with the client (individual, group, community)
introduce new technologies and practices into clinical practice within nursing
analyze problems and make decisions in collaboration with the client to optimize the client's health status
provide skilled first aid for injuries and life-threatening conditions, mass casualties and those affected by weapons of mass destruction
use computer and information technology.

Additional knowledge, skills and competences (level 1):
A nursing graduate (level 1) can:

collaborate and coordinate work in a team
organise their own learning and continue their own professional development
keep in touch with developments in their field
participate in ethical decision-making and apply ethical principles in nursing practice
use knowledge of psychology and pedagogy in the education of clients and in the training of new members of the nursing team

Additional knowledge, skills and abilities of the graduate:
The nursing graduate (level 1) knows:

possess basic and specific information and knowledge of the social and behavioral sciences as they relate to nursing
educate patients in the promotion, protection and restoration of health,
know foreign languages
master effective communication and professional behaviour and conduct
provide qualified first aid for injuries, health and life-threatening conditions, mass casualties and exposure to weapons of mass destruction
think and act consistently in a preventive manner on health matters
to master nursing management
work with information technology, in professional activities
adhere to a deeply moral, ethical and humane approach to people, especially the sick, physically, mentally and mentally handicapped
apply empathy, love and respect for people, the ability to understand their problems, to provide comfort and emotional support, to respect their personality
to think independently, to react promptly, to act purposefully, deliberately and decisively
apply and use acquired knowledge and skills in professional practice
make changes, take risks and take responsibility
independently, creatively and conceptually solve professional tasks, work creatively in a team and manage a nursing team
communicate at a professional level
shape one's own personality and continuously educate oneself, acquire information, work with it and transform it creatively,
shape and educate others, know how to motivate and win them for active cooperation in strengthening health
to contribute to the development of their field by studying the literature and developing it in a creative way, to participate in solving research problems in nursing.

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Conditions of admission

DAILY FORM STUDY

1. Completed secondary education with matriculation.

2. without entrance examination - admission is determined by the average of academic results during the studies - applicants shall provide the school-confirmed end-of-year report cards for grades 1-3 and mid-year report cards for grade 4 or grade 5 of secondary school with the application form. If the school does not certify the benefit, applicants shall submit officially certified school reports.

Criterion No.2 does not apply to foreign students, they have to pass the admission procedure, namely pa written test in human biology within the scope of the gymnasium curriculum (in the Slovak language) (min. pass rate 60%).

3. a passing score on the SCIO General Studies Test (GST) in the National Benchmarking Examinations (NBS), provided by Scio, will count as a 1.0 grade point average during the course of study.

4. successful placement (1st - 3rd place, jury prize, honorable mention) at a regional, national or international competition (Olympiad) in the field of biology, chemistry - for each placement - 10 points (the applicant shall provide diplomas with the application form; the placement refers to the period of study at secondary school).

5. Meeting the criteria of medical fitness for the profession according to the Decree of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic No.364/2009, which establishes the criteria of medical fitness for applicants for medical fields of study (applicants shall submit to the application form the recommendation of a general practitioner for study in a given field).

Additional information

The application must contain the following:

1/ Application(form):

electronic application form (admission fee 40 EUR) applicants complete and submit their electronic application form on the HE Portal website: Electronization of Application to Universities | ApplicationVŠ.sk or on the website of the Ministry of Education, Research and Youth of the Slovak Republic: Application for studies, tax return extract and other forms | Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic

- electronic application form with attachments should be printed ´, signed , and sent by post to the address of the Faculty of Health Professions of PU

- without receiving the printed electronic application form along with attachments, the electronic application form is invalid and the candidate will not be included in the admission process!

2/ Evidence of merit:

Applicants applying for the Day Form of study must complete and provide evidence of high school grades for each year. The application form must list the end-of-year report card grades 1-3 and the half-year grade 4 or grade 5 benefit. This benefit must be confirmed by the high school on page 3. If the secondary school does not certify the benefit, the applicant shall submit notarised report cards for each year with the application form.

After the matriculation examination, applicants shall deliver the notarized matriculation certificate to the faculty address as soon as possible, at the latest on the day of the entrance examination!

Applicants applying for external form of study do not have to fill in or prove their high school grades for each year. As proof of completion of secondary education, they shall submit only an officially certified matriculation certificate

with their application form.

3/ Other application documents (form attachments to the online application form):

(a) certification by a medical practitioner of the applicant's medical fitness to practisethe medical profession

(b) structured curriculum vitae

c) proof of Slovak language proficiency- level B1 - to be provided by foreign applicants (except applicants from the Czech Republic) (see chap. 1.4)

4/ In case the applicant wants to apply for more study programmes at the faculty, he/she must submit a separate application for each study programme separately and pay the fee for each application separately.

5/ Only those applicants who submit a duly completed application form, attach all required attachments, pay the admission fee and meet the required criteria by the deadline ( 31 March 2026) will be invited for the entrance examination. An alternative date for the entrance examination may only be requested in writing in the event of a serious medical reason, no later than 24 hours after the date of the entrance examination (the application must be accompanied by a relevant medical report of the medical problem, not a certificate of treatment). The faculty does not grant a make-up date in the event of a failed entrance examination.

6/ Administrative fee for the admission process, will not be refunded to applicants in the following cases:

a) if the application form is incomplete and the applicant fails to do so even after being asked to complete the required documents within 5 days

b) if the applicant does not meet the required criteria and has applied for the course anyway

c) if the applicant applies for a study programme which the faculty does not plan to implement in the given academic year

d) if he/she does not enrol for the study

If the student/applicant makes an erroneous payment, he/she will be charged a fee for the erroneous payment in accordance with the current PU Presov price list for the academic year in which he/she applied and the remaining funds will be refunded to the sender's bank account.

7/ ALL THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ARE REQUIRED AND AN APPLICATION WITHOUT THEM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

8/External form of study is charged according to Act No.131/2002 on Higher Education and its amendment No.363/2007 Coll. The amount of tuition fees is published on the faculty's website http://www.unipo.sk/fakulta-zdravotnictva.

The length of study in the study programme in the external form at the bachelor's degree is 3 years!

Conditions for international students

Foreign students must pass the admission procedure, namely a natural test in human biology within the scope of the gymnasium curriculum (in Slovak language).

In addition to the application form, foreign students must also provide proof of recognition of completed education. The decision on recognition of education from a foreign secondary school will be issued by the Regional Education Office in the Slovak Republic.

The following documents shall be submitted with the application: certificate of medical fitness, curriculum vitae, high school diploma, curriculum vitae and proof of payment of the admission fee.

Study in study programmes at the 1st and 2nd level of higher education and in full-time and part-time form, which is carried out in the Slovak language, requires knowledge of the Slovak language at least at the B1 level. We recommend that applicants from abroad (except applicants from the Czech Republic) verify and prove their mastery of the Slovak language by a Slovak language matriculation examination, an ECL (European Consortium for the Certificate of Attaiment in Modern Languages) certificate of Slovak language proficiency at B1 level, a certificate of Slovak language proficiency at B1 level issued by a language school included in the network of schools and school facilities of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Slovak Republic (the list is available at: https://www.cvtisr.sk/buxus/docs//JH/stat_zus.pdf ). Proficiency in the Slovak language is verified in written tests for foreign applicants.

Slovak language proficiency at B1 level:

a) in the field of comprehension:

- the candidate understands the main ideas expressed in written language on common topics encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. Understands the meaning of many radio and TV programmes on current affairs or topics related to areas of personal or professional interest if they are spoken relatively slowly and clearly

- Understands texts which contain everyday vocabulary or which relate to work or study. Can understand descriptions of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters

b) in the area of communication:

- Demonstrates ability to cope with most situations that may arise when travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can engage in conversation without preparation on topics that he/she is familiar with, interested in or related to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current affairs)

- knows how to string phrases together in a simple way to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and goals. He/she can give concise reasons and explanations for his/her views and plans. Can tell a story or relate the content of a book or film and describe his/her reactions.

c)in the area of written expression:

- knows how to write simple coherent sentences on topics that he/she knows well or that
are of personal interest to him/her. He/she can write private letters describing experiences and impressions.

Without entrance examinations
yes

Conditions of admission without the entrance exam

1. without entrance exam - admission is determined by the average of academic results during the study - applicants must submit the school-confirmed end-of-year report cards for the 1st-3rd year and the semi-annual benefit for the 4th year or 5th year of secondary school with the application form. If the school does not certify the benefit, applicants shall submit officially certified school reports.

a passing score on the SCIO General Studies Test (GST) of the National Benchmark Examinations (NBS), provided by Scio, will be counted as a 1.0 grade point average during the course of study.

General information on the admission exam

1. Completed secondary education with matriculation.

2. Without entrance exam - admission is determined by the average of academic results during studies - applicants shall provide school-confirmed end-of-year report cards for grades 1-3 and half-year results for grade 4 or grade 5 of secondary school with the application form. If the school does not certify the benefit, applicants shall submit officially certified school reports.

3. a passing score on the SCIO General Studies Test (GST) in the National Benchmarking Examinations (NBS), provided by Scio, will count as a 1.0 grade point average during the course of study.

Form of entrance exam

without entrance exam

Apply the application for study

31.03.2026

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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted: 150

Additions

leaving certificate (paper form)
medical certificate (paper form)
CV (paper form)
doklad o zaplatení poplatku za prijímacie konanie (paper form)
potvrdenie študijného priemeru za 1.-4. ročník strednej školy (paper form)

Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1000 €

The fee for admission procedure
application form: 40 €
E-application form: 40 €

Billing information

Faculty of Health Professions PU

Partizánska No. 1

080 01 Prešov

Money institution:ŠP (State Treasury)

IBAN: SK11 8180 0000 007 0000 82677

Bank Code: 8180

Variable symbol: 21080

Overseas students will pay the fee on account:

Monetary institution:ŠP (State Treasury)

IBAN: SK11 8180 0000 007 0000 82677

SWIFT: SPSRSKBA

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