BIP: Specialized Clinical Care - An Evidence Based Approach (Vaasa campus)

BIP: Specialized Clinical Care - An Evidence Based Approach

Faculty of Health and Welfare - Degree Program in Nursing

Credits: 3 ECTS

Coordinating and Receiving Institution: Novia University of Applied Sciences (Finland)

Sending Institutions: Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Belgium) and Marie Cederschiöld University (Sweden)

Please note: this course is open only to nominated students from the above-mentioned institutions.

Virtual Component

The virtual component of the course comprises the following online sessions:

Friday, 05 December 2025 – BIP Introduction (2 hours)
Thursday, 18 December 2025 – Pre- and Intraoperative Care (online lecture, 4 hours)
Friday, 19 December 2025 – Postoperative Care (2 hours)

Physical Component

Monday, 09 February 2026 – Friday, 13 February 2026
Venue: Novia UAS, Vaasa Campus, Wolffintie 31, 65200 Vaasa, Finland

Please check the course preliminary schedule below.

Please arrive latest on Sunday, 08 February 2026, and depart earliest on Friday, 13 February 2026, after lunch time.

Objectives

The student
- has knowledge about the different healthcare systems
- gets a broader perspective on international nursing work
- is familiar with key healthcare routines
- develop the understanding of similarities and differences considering working in an hospital setting as an nurse

Content

- The European healthcare system
- The role of nurses and differenses of the role in countries
- Client centered approaches
- Ethical and professional perspectives
- Similarities and differences considering needs and conditions
- Preparation for traineeship or work in the other region

Detailed information

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Course preliminary schedule

Sunday, 08 February 2026 – Arrival and travel to Vaasa
Monday, 09 February 2026 – Course introduction, participant presentations, campus tour, and group work
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 – Preparation and group presentations of clinical cases
Wednesday, 11 February 2026 – Simulation sessions
Thursday, 12 February 2026 – Simulation sessions
Friday, 13 February 2026 – Course summary and evaluation; departure after lunch

Course plan and content

1.5 ECTS worth of preparatory work and assignment before the course week in Vasa.
1.5 ECTS during the course week in Vasa. Focus on simulations and case studies at the clinical training
center.
The main aim of the course is to enhance the students’ knowledge of caring and monitoring of patients in specialised hospital care using evidence-based methods. The focus of the course is to give students opportunity to train in real like situations. Additionally, the purpose of Erasmus exchanges and courses is to broaden horizons, gain a deeper understanding of different cultures, develop language skills, enhance employability and foster a sense of European identity

Travelling to Vaasa

Please plan to arrive latest on Sunday, 8 February 2026, and depart earliest on Friday, 13 February 2026, after lunch.

Train: Direct and connecting trains from Helsinki (see VR timetables)
Plane: Regular flights from Helsinki and Stockholm to Vaasa Airport (9 km from city center)
Ferry: Daily connection between Vaasa and Umeå, Sweden (see Wasaline for details)

Tip: Compare flight prices from your city to Vaasa (with a transfer in Helsinki or Stockholm) against flying to Helsinki and then taking a train or bus to Vaasa. Flights to Vaasa can sometimes cost the same—or even less—than the train fare from Helsinki, and they cut travel time from four hours to just one.

However, if you prefer a more environmentally friendly option, the train ride from Helsinki is a great choice.

Accommodation

Students are responsible for covering their own accommodation costs. There are numerous hotel options available in Vaasa. Omena Hotel offers affordable rooms, including options suitable for shared accommodation.

Academic contact persons:

Daniel Nenonen

Senior Lecturer

daniel.nenonen@novia.fi

+358 50 911 0650

Åsa Lågland

Senior Lecturer

asa.lagland@novia.fi

+358 50 478 4195