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HELSINKI METROPOLIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Degree Program in Nursing
Tukholmankatu 10
00290 Helsinki
November /2015
Dear student nurses!
Welcome to study to the Degree Program in Nursing at Helsinki Metropolia UAS!
The studies will start on 13th of January 2016 at 10.00. Venue: Tukholmankatu 10.
The first three days are orientation days, and it is very important to attend these classes. On your first day
You will be directed to the correct classrooms.
Wednesday 13.1.2016
10.00 - 12.30
Welcome to Metropolia by student tutors - getting to know the group, experiences,
possibilities, questions TUKHOLMANKATU
12.30 - 14.00
We Metropolians - lunch with all new students
14.00 - 16.00
Starting the Learning Path together with tutor teacher and student tutors VANHA
VIERTOTIE
Thursday 14.1.2016
09.00 - 15.00
Together We Are More - Orientation Fair - getting familiar with people, services and
study possibilities with student tutors TUKHOLMANKATU
Friday 15.1.2016
09.00 - 10.15
Recognition of Prior Learning VANHA VIERTOTIE
10.15 - 11.45
Project as a learning environment- together with tutor teacher VANHA VIERTOTIE
11.45-12.30
Lunch
12.30 -14.00
Initiation of the First Project - together with tutor teacher VANHA VIERTOTIE
17.00 ->
Aloita Tästä! / Start Here! − uusien opiskelijoiden iltama
Below is a list of books, which you will need during your nursing education especially during the first
academic year
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Marieb E: Essentials of human anatomy and physiology. Pearson. The latest edition
Downie G, Mackenzie J, Williams A, Hind C. Pharmacology and medicines management for
nurses, Churchill Livingstone. The latest edition.
Maggie N.,Bavin C.,Cronin P.,Rawlings-Anderson K.,Cole E., Hunter J., Essential nursing
skills. Mosby Elsevier. The latest edition.
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Hinkle JL, Cheever KH. Brunner and Suddhart’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing.
Lippincott, latest edition (13th), 2013. Also 11th and 12th Editions accepted. Please note
that in the later editions, page numbers will vary from the 13th edition.
We have also had the following books on our background-reading list during the first academic year which
are available from the Metropolia´s libarary:
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Berman AJ, Snyder S, Kozier BJ, Erb G: Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, 8/E,
Prentice Hall, 2011
For the preclinical classes you will need a uniform and a pair of good shoes. There are several stores to
choose from. There are also some stores which sell used uniforms at a cheaper prize. To find out where to
get these, you might want to consult student tutors once the school begins.
If you have already completed nursing education (Registered Nurse) in another country, please, book
an appointment with the head of the programme Päivi Rimpioja ([email protected]) and your tutor
Aino Ezeonodo ([email protected]) prior to the beginning of studies. Bookings are available after
January 11th
It is necessary to familiarize yourself with the study guide and curriculum in case of recognition of prior
learning. http://opinto-opas-ops.metropolia.fi/
The schedule for the spring term will be available week 52 from: http://lukkarit.metropolia.fi SEARCH:
RYHMÄN KALENTERI: Ryhmä: SXN16K1
Non-native Finnish speakers:
It is useful for all non-native Finnish speakers to work on their Finnish skills, whether you become a student
in DPN or not. In case you won’t start your studies this year, we hope to see you in Metropolia in the years to
come!
Here you can find some information on Finnish courses:
Pääkaupunkiseudun suomen kurssien hakukone / Search engine for the Finnish courses in the capital
region: http://www.finnishcourses.fi/en
Pääkaupunkiseudun kansalais- ja työväenopistot / Adult Education Institutes on the capital region:
www.ilmonet.fi
Ilmaisia testejä ja harjoituksia netissä / Finnish tests and exercises for free in internet
www.kotisuomessa.fi
http://yle.fi/vintti/yle.fi/supisuomea/harjoitukset/index.html
Valmistaudu YKI-testiin / Be prepared for YKI-test: http://oppiminen.yle.fi/suomi-finnish/ykitreenit
We are looking forward to meeting you all on 13th of January 2016!
Sincerely, on behalf of faculty members and students in the DPN,
Päivi Rimpioja
Head of the Degree Program in Nursing
+358 406529899
paivi.rimpioja @metropolia.fi