Learning outcomes. Graduates will:

• Independently assess, plan, coordinate, and execute patient care across diverse healthcare settings, drawing upon theoretical and practical knowledge in general nursing. 
• Evaluate care quality using national and international standards, regulatory documents, and engaged in applied scientific research to enhance nursing practices.
• Empower patients, families, and communities in adopting healthy lifestyles, offering independent guidance, instruction, and support to those in need of care and their support networks. 
• Ensure and evaluate the quality of nursing procedures, therapeutic interventions, and diagnostic investigations utilizing advanced nursing technologies.
• Take autonomous action in initiating life-saving measures during acute conditions, crises, and disasters. 
• Deliver nursing services with a holistic approach to individual assessment while maintaining safety principles and environmentally conscious practices.
• Engage in effective communication and collaboration with patients, caregivers, and fellow healthcare professionals, upholding ethical and professional standards. 
• Share professional expertise, contribute to the education of healthcare personnel, and actively participate in the development of the field.

Language of instruction: English and Lithuanian

An evaluation system utilizing a ten-point scale assesses knowledge and skills progressively throughout the semester. Various assessment methods, including tests, individual/group activities, presentations, projects, and practical assignments, contribute to gauging learning outcomes.

The final grade encompasses both the final bachelor‘s thesis and the concluding practical examination. The evaluation of the final bachelor‘s thesis and final exam summarise the general and special knowledge and skills acquired by the student to meet the qualificative requirements set for the professional bachelor’s degree.

The Nursing and Health care courses are instructed by three PhD holders and foreign language professionals who are practitioners actively enhancing their skills through international internships, engaging in global projects, conducting scientific research, presenting at international conferences, contributing articles to global scientific journals, and developing educational resources.

Moreover, general courses and those pertaining to nursing are led by practitioners from public and private sector organizations and hospitals, enriching students’ learning with their extensive expertise.

Additionally, guest lecturers from various foreign universities, spanning Greece, Latvia, Spain, Ireland, the USA, among others, further diversify and augment the expertise available at KK. Students have the opportunity to benefit from the experience and knowledge shared by these guest lecturers as part of their study program.

The curriculum focuses on assignments and collaborative tasks designed to foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills. A conducive learning setting empowers students to self-manage their studies, reflect on their actions, and stimulate creativity and innovation. The program aims to engage students actively in their learning journey, promoting discussions and dialogues between educators and learners during lectures.