The shortage of nurses is a global issue that already threatens the ability to deliver safe and effective care. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this gap in the healthcare workforce, especially in Europe, could be characterised as a ‘ticking time bomb’ that could worsen health outcomes and, in extreme cases, lead to system collapse (WHO, 2022).
The Finnish healthcare sector is facing rather big challenges. The ageing population and a high number of people with chronic diseases and disabilities, paired with a decrease in healthcare professionals, has set high pressure on the Finnish healthcare sector. This calls for alternative solutions, and one possible solution, that has been pioneered in the United Kingdom as a response to the chronic and unsustainable high demand for hospital beds, is the use of virtual wards.
In the learning environments for media students at Arcada University of Applied Sciences, a 1561-kilometer charity relay is being transformed into visibility for the organisation “The Caravan to Ukraine”. Community engagement and making a difference are important, says the student team behind the editorial office.
With his international background and extensive experience in the higher education sector, Professor of Information Technology Mark Dougherty brings new strengths to the management of Arcada. From August, he will take over as Dean for the Graduate School and Research.
The board of administration has appointed new chairpersons and members for the governing bodies of Arcada University of Applied Sciences. There will be clear continuity in the organisation as all chairpersons have previously held a position of trust at the UAS. At the same time, both the board of administration and the UAS's board are strengthened with new expertise.
The earlier we learn to facilitate debriefing in simulation and skills training, the stronger our knowledge base will be later on as (healthcare) professionals. Imagine if debriefing and reflection skills could be initiated, in a systematic and structured fashion during undergraduate (nursing) studies? This is PeerSIM; building Self-efficacy, Inspiration and Mastery in peer-learning for our students.
On Wednesday 13 March, the application to Arcada's Swedish-language degree programmes at both bachelor's and master's level begins. The application period lasts for two weeks until 27 March at 3 p.m. (Finnish time).
The nursing programme at Arcada is the best in the country in a comparison between Finnish universities of applied sciences. This is according to the AVOP survey 2023, a feedback survey for UAS students in the final stage of their studies.
Arcada University of Applied Sciences has successfully passed the quality audit conducted by the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC). The international audit group commends Arcada for its strong commitment to its students.
