The DeaConess universiTy College on a lovely Day in spring

ExchangE program at Deaconess University college, school of nUrsing

Study at Denmark’s most popular and prestigious nursing school

the first Danish nursing school

The Deaconess university College, school of nursing is the oldest nursing school in Denmark.

established in 1863 the Danish Deaconess has ever since earned the reputation of being the most prominant and distinguished nursing school in Denmark. The school is proud of its heritage of maintaining traditional values of caring in modern society.

Jam anD Ja’o from ThailanD

Exchange program for visiting students

The Deaconess university College, school of nursing offers the exchange student an opportunity:

• To study nursing at a highly esteemed school with high standards in education and nursing care

• To study nursing care in clinical settings in the community or at a hospital in a modern welfare health system

• To develop transcultural competency and intercultural communication skills

• To participate in an individualized educational program suited to the student’s own nursing curriculum

• To experience and become part of a student body characterized by a friendly social atmosphere with the opportunity for developing future professional networks and new personal friendships.

A clinical study period abroad creates possibilities for meeting another culture and for participating in the care for patients from all

social classes in society.

It is a challenge that transcends the limits of our understanding, awakens our senses, and opens our minds.

hannah permin, leCTurer anD former exChange sTuDenT

Deaconess university College nursing school

frederic maroninternational CoordinatorDirect tel.no.: +45 38 38 44 67frma@ucdiakonissen.dk

peter Bangs vej 1BDK-2000 frederiksberg, DenmarkTel.no.: +45 38 38 44 44

www.sygeplejeskolen.diakonissen.dk

The hisTory up Till ToDay

the history of the Deaconess foundations school of nursing

it all started in 1863 in the town of frederiksberg near Copenhagen. inspiration came from the royal family.

princess (later Queen) louise of Denmark (1817-1898) was the founder of the Danish Deaconess foundation. she was inspired by the Deaconess institution of Kaiserswerth on the rhine in germany (a community of lutheran nursing sisters). ever since, the Danish regent has been the protector of the Danish Deaconess foundation.

miss louise Conring (1824-1891) became the first deaconess in Denmark. Queen louise encouraged her to study abroad at different deaconess institution.

it was clearly a success as miss Conring was ordained a deaconess in Kaiserswerth 1863. subsequently, she became the first superintendent of the Danish Deaconess foundation.

The nursing education in the first decades resembled an apprenticeship, which was mainly composed of practical training.

The sisters, however, succeeded in transforming nursing into a respectable line of work for women by setting high standards of care.

in 1879 the theoretical dimension was for the first time introduced into the nursing curriculum through the efforts of superintendent sister sophie Zahrtmann (1841-1925), who was trained as a deaconess in strasbourg, france.

in 1910 the nursing curriculum was reformed in accordance with the Danish red Cross and the Danish nurses organization.

ever since, the Danish Deaconess foundations school of nursing has adhered to the educational and legislative reforms, which have pertained to Danish nursing education in general, but has continued to set the best standards of nursing care and nursing education.

a group of sisTers in The garDen,1937

Today

Today, the Danish Deaconess foundations school of nursing is included in academia as the Deaconess university College, school of nursing and it offers a Bachelor program in nursing.

The national accreditation system and the high number of applicants demonstrate that the school is both popular and very prestigious, and always in the forefront in raising the educational and the professional standards.

page 2 of 6

The DeaConess universiTy College of ToDay

The most coveted nursing school by students

The Deaconess university College is the Danish nursing school most coveted by students compared to its size and has the highest admission grades. it is favored because of its small size and social atmosphere including an relaxed and informal tone between students and educators.

A little school, feelings of togetherness, and nice traditions. The teachers are very competent and are always available to help you with your courses and with personal matters.KaThrine Wulff, sTuDenT

We are educated to be proud…proud of our profession and that we as nurses can make a difference. pernille sChulTZ, sTuDenT

The students from Deaconess School of Nursing distinguish themselves by their interest, initiative, and strong theoretical foundation.

These students emphasize the importance of caring, presence, and professional ethics in their encounters with the patients…

We believe, that it is related to the nursing school, where they focus on the individual students and this in turn rubs off in a positive way on the manner the students approach their patients and colleagues. CeCilie rasmussen, CliniCal eDuCaTion CoorDinaTor, freDeriKsBerg hospiTal

The best academic results

The school has the best completion rate, and the highest graduation grades of any Danish nursing school. The education program at the nursing school is also highly respected among health institutions in the community for its high academic and clinical care standards.

Ideology and religion

although The Deaconess foundation remains a religious institution, the nursing school today is a secular institution with students and staff from various religious and cultural backgrounds.

The basic ideology of the school today is still related to the symbolism of The good samaritan, which is respect and compassion for the all members of society, especially towards the most needy.

graDuaTing sTuDenTs WiTh homemaDe Caps

KurT nielsen TeaChing in Class

page 3 of 6

inTernaTionaliZaTion, visiTing sTuDenTs

International agreements

The Deaconess university College school of nursing has formal agreements with universities in the nordic countries, with the university of virginia, and through the Danish national agreement with australia and Thailand.

in addition our students have studied nursing as “free-movers” in Canada as well as developing countries, such as uganda, Kenya, and guatemala.

We are, however, seeking to expand our program to include nursing schools in england, usa, and Canada.

many of our students speak fluent english and are interested in the culture of these countries.

Experience

international exchange studies can give the student valuable qualifications in form of respect and understanding for the diversity of approaches to health care practices and use of the health system, which is essential in caring for patients with different cultural backgrounds, worldviews, and ways of life.

The cultural life for exchange students

The town of frederiksberg, where Deaconess university College is situated is an attractive and safe location bordering on scandinavian’s biggest city, Copenhagen.

it is only minutes away from the center of Copenhagen either by train, bus, or bike. Copenhagen is a modern cosmopolitan city with a great variety of cultural activities, such as art museums, small and large concerts, music festivals, cinemas showing movies in english, and cafés.

Being the capital of europe’s oldest monarchy, there are many castles to visit in and around Copenhagen. and then there is Tivoli gardens, which is open both in the spring, summer and Christmas seasons.

The Danes are friendly and relaxed, and most can speak and understand english.

Links in english

www.visitcopenhagen.com

www.cphcool.dk

www.copenhagen.dk/en/

www.hot-map.com/en/copenhagen

Tutors

To help exchange students to get familiar with the nursing school and to city life in Copenhagen student tutors stay in touch throughout the stay.

The student tutors will contact the exchange student and show her around the neighborhood and ensure the exchange student enjoys the social aspects of student life.

page 4 of 6

inTernaTionaliZaTion

Values in the Deaconess University College nursing education

• Compassion, respect for the individual, and clinical competence are fundamental in all aspects of nursing care. Com-petent nursing care originates from active, creative, and morally responsible persons with a desire to learn.

• nursing education is an integral part of a dynamic relationship with the local community and Danish society.

• The study environment is founded on openness, mutual trust and a caring environment among all involved in the education.

• students must develop clinical know-how, creativity, and action-competence.

• students must develop the ability to theoretically reflect upon, critically assess, and develop nursing.

• students must develop the ability to work as a team among fellow nurses as well as among other health professio-nals from other disciplines.

Internationalization at Deaconess University College, School of Nursing

aims

• The development of international exchange programs abroad and internationalization at home

• The development of transcultural competence in order to practice professionally as international nurses or as nurses, who care for all patients in a multi- ethnic and culturally diverse society

• understanding of international health issues and the commitment to improve health and nursing care worldwide

• The incorporation of international research in the continual development of

nursing care

Links in english

for further informartions about the curriculum, please check:

www.sygeplejeskolen.diakonissen.dk

The Danish nursing curriculum today

The Danish nursing education is a 3½ year Bachelor of nursing program. The education is comprised of 14 modules based on nursing science, the health sciences, the natural sciences, the humanities and the social sciences.

The graduates are entitled to the title Bachelors of science in nursing. The holder of this title is authorized to practice as registered nurses in accordance with the laws of Danish

parliament on authorization.

Links in english

for further information about the Danish education, please check:

www.sygeplejerskeuddannelsen.dk

page 5 of 6

Deaconess University College Nursing School

Peter Bangs Vej 1B2000 Frederiksberg, Denmarksygeplejeskolen@ucdiakonissen.dk www.sygeplejeskolen.diakonissen.dk

LFK