In Finland, Parliament decides on the legislation on education, funding and education policies. The Government and the Ministry of Education responsible for educational policy planning and implementation. Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture to determine education policy guidelines and strategic policies. The Ministry of Education oversees the entire state budget tied to educational opportunities and training in preparing legislation and government decisions. A key player in the national education policy implementation and development of education is the National Board of Education. (Opetushallitus 2013a.) Secondary education and vocational training may be arranged municipalities, joint municipal authorities, registered in the (private) organizations and foundations. Vocational education provider operating in some cases, the state and state-owned companies. Education providers' operations are controlled by legislation, the objectives established and lesson plans. Every municipality has at least one local council chosen by the school board or equivalent body. Polytechnics and universities are of Education and Culture under the Ministry. University research on things to attend to the Academy of Finland. (Opetushallitus 2013a.) HEALTH EDUCATION IN FINLAND The Finnish education system consists of first nine years of education from basic education (primary school). After primary school can apply for high school or vocational education (for example practical nurse). High school or vocational training must complete before you can apply for higher education. High-level education means university of applied sciences (for example nurse) and universities. After these, you can apply for doctoral degree. Doctor degree takes abou... ... middle of paper ... ...ulture ministers have the main responsibility for the Nordic Council of Ministers on the role of Nordic cultural cooperation. The goal is for example the diversity of cultural expression and promotion. (Norden 2013b.) Nursing education in Norway lasts 3 years (180credits). In the first year studies include anatomy, physiology, microbiology and hygiene 7 credits, nursing 20 credits, training 12 credits and for the elderly as well young people in health care 20 credits. In the second year studies include pathology and pharmacology 11 credits, the special needs of nursing and scientific issues 16 credits, training 12 credits, nursing and social sciences 16 credits, healthcare specific needs and practices 5 credits. The third year in a work placement in different units 48 credits, research and professional development including a final project 12 credits. (HSH 2013.)
Twelve members of the cabinet preside over departments or ministries of the government, which include the ministries of justice, foreign affairs, finance, education, health and welfare, agriculture and forestry, and labor. The remaining cabinet members are the so-called "ministers of the state," which include the deputy prime minister and heads of various agencies such as the economic planning agency and the science and technology agency.
All states require students to graduate from an accredited nursing program and pass the national licensing exam. Register nurses can follow three educational paths: a bachelor’s of science in nursing (BSN), an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) and a nursing diploma. BSNs typically take four years to complete, ADNs can take between 2-3 years, and diplomas are administered at hospitals and take about 3 years. Any of the programs will qualify you for an entry-level position but nurses with diplomas and ADN usually en...
A nursing degree is a three year full time modular course designed to prepare students for their future role as a registered nurse and meets the new Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards implemented in 2011, ensuring that our graduates will be able to help shape the nursing workforce of the future (Nursing Course Summary, n.d.).
“University Education in Finland.” Ministry of Education and Culture. Ministry of Education and Culture, n.d. Web. 2 Oct. 2013. .
The current state of healthcare provision in Finland can be traced to its roots beginning prior to the Second World War and just before Nazi occupation in the region. Tuberculosis and infectious disease was responsible for nearly one in three Finn deaths, particularly among the younger population of the time. (Koskinen, 2006) As such, government-sponsored healthcare was primarily rendered in tuberculosis sanitaria distributed throughout the country and initially divided into tuberculosis districts known today as municipalities.
There are many steps one must complete before engaging in the rewarding field of nursing. First, a college education is required. A student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program must complete the requirements to become a registered nurse. A student must maintain a 2.0 grade point average on the courses outlined in the university’s curriculum pattern. A minimum grade of a “C” is required to exit all biology, chemistry, mathematics, and nursing courses. After earning credits for the courses required at the university, a student must apply for clinicals by completing the “Application to Enroll in Clinical Nursing Courses.” In order to graduate from clinicals and receive the desired BSN degree, one must complete the approved curriculum within a four year period after enrollment in the first clinical nursing course. A standardized test called the NCLEX is gi...
There are different education paths you can take depending on whether you get a diploma from an approved nursing program, you’re getting an associate’s degree in nursing (AND), or a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN) (USBL). Only certain high schools, trade colleges, and professional schools offer a diploma certificate (DifferenceBetween). I do know that to get an associate’s degree it usually takes about two years and to get a bachelor’s of science degree, it takes about four years. There are many courses that have to be taken in the programs. Some of the ones I didn’t know were required is chemistry, nutrition, microbiology, and sciences in liberal arts (USBL). However, I do know you had to take physiology, psychology, anatomy, and behavioral sciences like sociology. These classes are required along with your clinical hours in the
This assignment has discussed two examples of curricula and it has been concluded that the Finnish curriculum is more suited to preparing individuals to life in the modern society. It has been stated that Finnish schools are ‘the schools of civilisation in an information society’ (Sarajala, 2001b) and therefore, they arguably educate and prepare young adults more sufficiently than the schools of England, who simply provide basic foundations for future development after education.
Even though entry level is an ADN (associates degree in nursing); there is still controversy that entry level should be a BSN (bachelor science in nursing), which is a four-year degree. Before applying to a nursing program; you will have to pick a college to attend, take the prerequisites for the program, take the HESI exam and then you will finally be eligible to apply for the program. Here is the long sometimes-stressful process on how to successfully get into the two year nursing program.
The Government performs the executive functions of the country. The affairs of Government are decided by the Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister. Members of the Cabinet are given the formal title of "minister" and each hold a different part of government duties, for example the Minister of Children and Education - Christine Antorini. Altogether they are 19 Ministers incl. the Prime Minister. These ministers are all elected by the parliament.
Health education is one of the most controversial subjects taught in schools throughout the United States. Many people argue that the topics discussed in health classes do not have appropriate content for middle school and high school students to be learning. Despite the controversy surrounding these topics, health education is still an extremely important aspect of the middle school and high school curricula. Children are being exposed to alcohol, tobacco, and various drugs at earlier ages than ever before. Health education is the best vehicle to inform students of the dangers and consequences that are associated with these substances. Health education also allows students to become aware of the changes that will affect their minds and bodies as they continue to mature.
In Finland,the education system is decentralized. (Moore, 2008). According to (Moore, 2008) the responsibility of the Ministry of Education is to prepare and implement education policy. He stated that the education system and its policy is administered by the Ministry of education and The Finnish National board of education. In Finland, there is a national core curriculum and it is the responsibility of Finnish National Board of Education. However, Moore(2008) pointed out that local authorities has a primary role in the education. Kupianien,Hutamaki, Kajalainen(2008) also mentioned that local authorities is the education providers that organise and provide education in Finland because the municipal curriculum can be regulated by the local authorities based on the national core curriculum. Namely, the local authorities can form their own curriculum according to this cur...
There has been a great deal of attention given by individuals, the media and by the government to Health Education. There is no doubt that a population which is “health literate” is significant for the sake of the “public health as a whole and consequently for public finances”(Tappe 2013) (Younghee 2013) Many countries including the U.S. have realized just how vitally this issues has become. (Younghee 2013) Sadly however, the ability understand basic health information, with or without health education, as well as access and process the services is only possessed by “50%”of the American public, resulting in the escalation or health care costs as well as poor decision making regarding health care. (Mancuso 2011) Yet the fact is that over the years at local, state, and institutional levels, health educators have been very successfully advocating to influence smoking regulations, child safety seat policies, nutrition policies, and many other health policies and regulations still a stunning “98.0%” of them report “barriers to policy activity”. (Bliss 2013)
Higher Education (University Level) – It should be provided according to aptitude. That is, if anyone meets the essential education standar...
Health is a vital component in our everyday life. If it is compromised, everything else goes down with it. Health affects an individual drastically; therefore, it is imperative that we take good care of our bodies in order to maintain normal body functions that can help us go through our normal day-to-day lives without fail. There are many factors that can affect health--one of them is Education. Health education feeds emotions that will motivate us to do a better job at being caretakers of ourselves. It can therefore, be said that health education can encourage people to act on their own personal health.