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