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PreMedAdvancing careers in health care
The Nursing Shortage in Germany
Demographic change in Germany with growing
number of patients in need of nursing
TODAY the demand of nurses is high, 200.000 vacant positions
only in Germany. People working in nursing desperately
sought for
In 2030 Germany will be in need of 500.000 full-time
nurses, 165,000 physicians and another 800.000 non-
physician professionals (Zukunftsrat, 7/2018)
The Nursing Shortage in Florida
Demographic change in Florida with growing number of
patients in need of nursing. Aging population with more
comorbidities
TODAY the demand of nurses is high, and retention is low.
Growing demand over years, in 2023 predicted shortage will be
114,000
The Premed Program
• Preparing students for employment as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in nursing homes, hospitals, or other healthcare facilities
• Certification in junior year and begin of working professionally as a CNA before even leaving high school
• Fast-track to a career after high school as a CNA and a leg-up to those students seeking further education in nursing
• Approval by the Florida Board of the Nursing Board of Health
• Hands-on skills in the clinical setting• Opening pathways to LPN, RN, ARNP, and MD
Curriculum of a CNAas vocational training during Highschool
18 weeks of training (depending on the state 75-180hrs) including clinicals, internships, job placement
Preparation for state standards to pass exam written and hands on skills
Clinical skill test preparation
High school diploma
Additional career training on interview skills and soft skills for employment
Knowledge• anatomy, physiology and main diseases of the cardiovascular system• key aspects of patient care• prophylaxis (thrombosis, decubitus, pneumonia)• fracture of the femoral neck (pathology and patient care)
Skills• first hands on experience with the equipment, materials, and
technology• observations: weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, skin• back-friendly work• support with personal hygiene and basics in general hygiene
German health care system• introduction to German social studies and the structure of the
German health care system• demographic change
1st year: cardiovascular and musculoskeletal system
Knowledge• anatomy, physiology and main diseases of the nervous system • patient care including bobath, validation, reality orientation, biographical
working• pharmacy (basics)• anatomy, physiology and main diseases of the kidney and urinary tract• diabetes mellitus: determination of blood glucose level, insulin injections
Skills• PEG/PEJ + wound care• infusion training• accidents at work, accident prevention regulations, “accident-book”• HIV-post-exposure prophylaxis
Interpersonal skills• death and dying• shift handover and documentation
2nd year: nervous system and urinary tract
12thGrade
100 volunteering hours in local hospitals, nursing homes and
assisted living
preparing the students´ hearts for the empathy required to give
good care to their future patientsopportunity to see the different
faces of health care
Options for specialized study
1st year through 2nd year
interdisciplinarycollaboration
hospital financing(DRGs) delegation law organizing food and
beverage
Requirements to become certifiedü Level 2 backgroundü Physical requirementsü Free from communicable diseasesü Clear tuberculosis ü Pass the Florida exam on Certified Nursing Assistants
German Language Education
Teaching approachSpeaking, listening, reading and writing are practiced in situations based on real-life
using authentic texts and role-playing
Different online learning platforms for further
innovative and flexible study opportunities
Course systemClasses for for six different
language levels (A1-C2) defined in the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages
Acquired skills are standardized, internationally comparable and objectively
measured
Teaching stuffNative speakers or teachers, who have a very high level of
German language skills
Experience in teaching students from different countries and cultures
Due to further training on a regular basis always up-to-date
with the latest teaching methods
Constantly surveying students´learning achievements and
advising on how to continue self-study most effectively
German examinationsInternationally accepted exams
Recognition by most employers and educational institutions
Options after High School Graduation
High School Graduation
Nurse Education in US
Vocational Licensed Practical Nurse
Associate Degree RN
Bachelor/Master RN/ARNP
Nurse Education in Germany
General Nurse Education (dual concept)
Bachelor/Master Of Science in Care Management
Nurse Education in US
• 12 months of hands on practical nursingVocational Licensed Practical Nurse
• 2 years of community college associate degree for registered nurse private/publicAssociate Degree RN
• 4 years or more of university • Supervisor/mgt role Bachelor/Master RN/ARNP
Nurse Education in Germany (Apprenticeship)
• Skills as caregiver for people of all age groups in all service areas• Dual training both at school and on the job training in hospital• Nurse certificate fully recognized throughout the entire EU
General
• After 2 years of general education chance to choose between a general degree, a geriatric degree and a pediatric degree
Possibility of specialization after 2 years (new)
• No school fees for all trainees• Employment contract with hospital: salary 700-1000€ per yearFinance
Academic Options in Germany(Bachelor/Master)
• Requirement: 3 years of vocational training in nursing or 2 years of training + 1 year of work experience
• 3 years of studies for bachelor's degreeBachelor
• Dual education program: state certification in nursing and a bachelor's degree at the same time
• Just 4 years overall and major part of expenses for private university are covered by the trainee's salary
German Dual System
• Bachelor of science• Master's diploma, MBA and doctoral theses
Options
• For US-citizens fully organized by our German organization• Application for visa for a permanent stay in the consulate general,
embassy or within the first days of arrival in GermanyüProof of sufficient financial funds necessary: at least 720€ per
month through scholarship, family, loan or worküSigned employment contract or enrollment in university
Requirements for Visa in Germany
10 Reasons why to go to Germany1. Travel and international life experience
2. International education and training on the job
3. Basic necessary healthcare is provided to everyone
4. Free access to education: No school fees for education
5. German = Western Europe's most commonly spoken language
6. Very stable job market in one of the most sought for professions
7. Lower costs of living compared to US
8. Working in one of the scientifically most developed countries regarding healthcare
9. Dual system that offers great education and option to switch into administrative jobs
10. Starting with the new educational system in 2020, profiting from different training system from apprenticeship until full academic degrees with PhD
Graduate with a Certificate of Nursing
Opportunity to work locally
Opportunity to travel abroad to Germany Learn from the best No fee for continued education