Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

UFSC Nursing Program prepares professionals who are committed to the needs of the population and concerned with public health policies. Nurses can work in the public or private health network, finding positions in hospitals,  outpatient  clinics, health clinics, homes and industries.

In the first year, students take core courses, and from the second year on, they enroll in specific and practical courses. The University Hospital (HU) is the program’s main laboratory, hosting the  majority  of  classes. Before degree completion,  students  are required to rotate through all departments of the  hospital,  gaining  comprehensive  hands-on experience in various healthcare settings. To develop awareness of the role of the nurse practitioner within society, students also take courses in Health and Society, Nursing in the Social Context and Psychology.

Another way to experience the practice of their future career is serving in heath centers’ outpatient clinics. Students can also participate in research and outreach groups. In the University Hospital, there are groups focused on diabetes, cancer, hypertension and pregnancy, among others.

The program also encourages extracurricular internships in research and outreach. Students can take internships at any place as long as there is a professional to supervise their work, such as in companies, clinics and nursing homes.