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Faculty Faculty of Health Care Studies (FZS)
Study programme General Nursing (B0913P360006)
Branch of study / Specialization General Nurse (B0913P360006/0 - 2019)
Level of acquired qualification Bachelor
Form of study Full-time
Standard length of study 3 years
Number of ECTS credits 180
Qualification awarded Bachelor (0)
Access to further studies Master study programme  
Type of completion State Final Exam, Bachelor's Thesis Defense
Study and Examination Code URL
Faculty coordinator for international students
Brecherová Jitka, Mgr. Ing. Ph.D. et Ph.D., MBA
Email: lochmann@fzs.zcu.cz
Phone: 377633717
Fax:
Key learning outcomes Graduates of the General Nurse study programme are equipped with all basic, specialized and highly specialized theoretical knowledge necessary for the provision of consultancy in the area of health as well as for the independent planning, coordination, critical revision and management of nursing care, including the recognition of health risks that fall in the area of nursing. They also possess knowledge necessary for research aiming to raise the quality of the care of clients and, within their field, they are capable of communicating in a foreign language on the B1 level. Graduates of the General Nurse study programme possess practical skills in providing basic and specialized nursing care, identifying the needs of patients/clients of all age groups in the physical, mental, socio-cultural and spiritual areas. They are capable of determining appropriate measures and of creating a plan of appropriate nursing interventions and other measures necessary for satisfying patients' needs, for developing, retaining or restoring their self-sufficiency and for moderating their suffering and ensuring their quiet dying and dignified death. According to the applicable legislation of the Czech Republic, i.e. pursuant to Decree No. 424/2004 Coll., graduates of the General Nurse study programme acquire professional qualification to perform a non-medical health service occupation and to perform activities related to the provision of health care in the area of disease prevention and support and maintenance of health.
Specific admission requirements Passing a written entrance examination in human biology; good health
Specific provisions for recognition of prior learning General Rules for the Recognition of Previous Studies
Qualification requirements and regulations Code No. 96/2004, Decree No. 55/2011
Profile of the programme This study programme is designed as an occupational one. In addition to theoretical background (blocks of theoretical courses), it mainly provides skill-related courses/blocks of skill-related courses preparing the future graduate for employment in various areas/fields, such as General Nurse.
Persistence requirements unspecified
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples Graduates of the General Nurse study programme are equipped with all basic, specialized and highly specialized theoretical knowledge necessary for the provision of consultancy in the area of health as well as for the independent planning, coordination, cr
Branch of study / Specialization guarantor Michalák Vlastimil, PhDr. Mgr. Ph.D., MBA
Simple list of courses for the given plan Course list by year of study and semester Structured list of courses in the plan
Status Recommended year of study Recommended semester Course code Course title (* Final State Examination) Language of instruction Number of ECTS credits Course availability
A Compulsory 1 Winter KIV/IVT Computer Science and Engineering Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KOS/OPOS1 Nursing procedures 1 Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KOS/PPS First Aid Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAZ/OVZD Public Health Protection Czech 1  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KOS/OP1 Professional Practice I Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAZ/BFYFN Biophysics Czech 1  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KOS/EDUS Nurse editorial activity Czech 1  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KOS/OSS Nursing Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KFI/FETI Philosophy and Ethics Czech 1  
A Compulsory 1 Winter UJP/LJZSN Latin language for Faculty of Health Care Studies Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KOS/KMS1 Communication 1 Czech 1  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAZ/VEZVS Public Health Czech 1  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAZ/ZGE Basic Genetics Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KFE/ANA Anatomy Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 1 Winter KFE/SZS Back school for nurses Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 1 Winter KOS/MZP Mindfulness in healthcare practice Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KOS/KMS2 Communication 2 Czech 1  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KOS/KLPS Clinical Propedeutics Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KOS/ZDZS Healthy lifestyle Czech 1  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KOS/TRAS Transcultural nursing Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KPS/PSS2 Psychology 2 Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KOS/SENS Nursing care for the elderly Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KOS/OPOS2 Nursing procedures 2 Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KFE/FYZII Physiology Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KFE/PATO Pathology Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KOS/OP2 Professional Practice II Czech 6  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KFE/RO Rehabilitation nursing Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KOS/OPI 1 Individual professional experience 1 Czech 3  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KAZ/VYZS Nutrition Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KAZ/BHVSS Biochemistry a hematology Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KOS/OPRS Nursing process Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KOS/OPRKS Nursing in Primary and Community Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 1 Summer KOS/OCHR Treatment of chronic wounds Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 1 Summer KOS/RODS Planned Parenthood Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 1 Summer KOS/EBN Evidence based nursing Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 1 Summer KAZ/PPHP First aid in a mountain environment - training Czech 2  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KAZ/MEVSS Microbiology,Epidemiology,Immunology Czech 2  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KOS/ZVCS1 Fundamentals of research activities in the non-medical profession 1 Czech 1  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KFE/FARS Pharmacology Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KOS/ONDS Nursing care for patients with respiratory diseases Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KPS/ZPS1 Healthcare Psychology 1 Czech 2  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KOS/HEO Nursing care for patients with diseases hematooncological Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KOS/ODUS Nursing care for patients with mental illness Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KAZ/RNM Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KOS/KARDS Nursing care of patients with diseases of the heart and blood vessels Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KOS/OP3 Professional practice III Czech 6  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KOS/ONKS Nursing care for patients with oncological diseases Czech 2  
B Compulsory option 2 Winter KOS/DPES Nursing in home care Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 2 Winter UJP/AFZS1 English for Faculty of Health Care Studies 1 English 2  
B Compulsory option 2 Winter UJP/NFZS1 German for Faculty of Health Care Studies 1 German 2  
C Optional 2 Winter KOS/POPOS Care for Care-givers Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KOS/MOS Nursing care of patients with diseases of the kidney and urinary tract Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KOS/OP4 Professional Practice IV Czech 6  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KOS/ZVCS2 Fundamentals of research activities in the non-medical profession 2 Czech 1  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KSS/SOCO Sociology Czech 2  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KOS/ENS Nursing care for patients with endocrinological diseases Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KOS/OPL2 Professional Practice individual 2 Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KOS/GYS Nursing care for patients with gynecological diseases Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KPS/ZPS2 Healthcare Psychology 2 Czech 2  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KOS/TRVS Nursing care for patients with GIT diseases Czech 3  
B Compulsory option 2 Summer UJP/NFZS2 German for Faculty of Health Care Studies 2 German 2  
B Compulsory option 2 Summer UJP/AFZS2 English for Faculty of Health Care Studies 2 English 2  
C Optional 2 Summer KOS/KIO Crisis intervention in nursing Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 2 Summer KOS/POPVP Perioperative care in selected disciplines Czech 1  
C Optional 2 Summer KOS/POVP Eating disorders Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 2 Summer KOS/SVOP Supervision in nursing Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 2 Summer KOS/MNGBS Management of pain Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 2 Summer KOS/VKORP Selected chapters from operational management for general nursing Czech 1  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KOS/CHNS Nursing care of patients with diseases of the nervous system Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KOS/SBPS Bachelor Thesis Seminar Czech 1  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KOS/AKS Acute and critical conditions in nursing care Czech 3  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KFP/ZPLN Medical Law and Legislation Czech 2  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KOS/ONIS Nursing care of patients with infectious diseases Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KOS/EOP Ethics in nursing care Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KOS/PES Nursing care of the child Czech 3  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KOS/PHPS Palliative and hospice care Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KOS/POHS Nursing care for patients with locomotory diseases Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KOS/OP5 Professional Practice V Czech 7  
B Compulsory option 3 Winter KOS/VOPIR Selected nursing procedures in intensive and resuscitation care Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 3 Winter KOS/ZAS Fundamentals of Anesthesiology Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 3 Winter KOS/ROP Nursing Procedures Repertory Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KOS/KSZZO Nursing  (*) Czech 0  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KOS/KSZZH Humanities  (*) Czech 0  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KOS/SODP Nursing care in dental surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, ENT Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KFU/SZP Health insurance systems Czech 1  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KOS/KSZZK Nursing Care in Clinical Disciplines  (*) Czech 0  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KOS/BPS Bachelor thesis Czech 10 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KOS/OBP Defence of Bachelor Thesis Czech 0  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KOS/OP6 Professional practice VI Czech 9  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KPM/MNG Management Czech 2  
C Optional 3 Summer KOS/REPES Repetitorium of Nursing Czech 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 3 Summer KOS/RKBS Quality and Safety Management in Nursing Czech 1 The course is available to visiting students
University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, date of update: 23.04.2025 23:52. Data created for academic year 2025/2026