Studying Nursing in Turkey

The nursing profession is one of the oldest professions in history. It is considered one of the most important sciences and health professions. It is an essential part of the medical and health system. The objective of this profession is to provide whole-patient care.

Nursing is one of the oldest, indispensable professions that exist since ancient times. A human profession that reflects the highest values of empathy. Nurses are called angels of mercy. Nursing is a specialty that works and merges with a medical specialty. They do complete each other.

The importance of nursing had emerged with the corona pandemic, and how millions of people had been infected. It is here where the nurses’ services proved their value by saving plenty of lives around the world.

Study nursing in Turkey

Turkey is one of the developed countries in the health fields, Turkish hospitals are pioneering, developed, and the staff is excellently expert and trained. This is due to the development of Turkish universities, the progress and excellence of their health departments and faculties, where many expert doctors and nurses study and work inside and outside Turkey.

Medical faculties and institutes in Turkey have evolved rapidly, providing for students the best theoretical knowledge, and offering a practical trainee inside of hospitals and laboratories, to help them to gain experiences. As a result, this will undoubtedly increase the education quality; students’ experiences and help them to integrate the professional environment with the best conditions.

History of nursing studies in turkey:

Turkey established its first nursing institute in 1925, “The girls nursing school”.  In 1946, the girls health secondary schools were established to graduate nurses to work in Turkish hospitals. And in 1939, the military nursing school was opened.

However, about the nursing legal statute. In 2007, nursing was legally defined as a profession and a field of study at the universities.

Number of years of nursing studies in turkey

The duration of nursing specialization in Turkey is four years divided into 8 semesters, plus a year for language study if the student does not have a Turkish or English proficiency degree in some universities.

Professional fields for nursing graduates

• Working as a nurse in public and private hospitals, besides joining medical staff and departments.
• Working in physical therapy centers.
• Working with humanitarian organizations in the medical sector.
• Working in health centers, medical points, and children’s centers.
• Working in the health education sector.
• Working in schools and educational centers.
• Working outside turkey and traveling to work in the nursing sectors abroad. Because nursing is one of the most demanding and interesting professions.

Study nursing with the English language in turkey

Some Turkish private universities allow nursing to be studied in English and offer advanced educational programs with high educational quality.

Documents required to study nursing in Turkish universities

• Application form.
• High school diploma.
• English language proficiency certificate (TOEFL or university proficiency test that the student has to take once he arrives.
• Turkish proficiency certificate (Tömer or university proficiency test upon arrival).
• Statement of purpose that explains your motivation and why you have chosen the particular university and specialty.
• Proof of application fee payment.
• Proof of funds showing that you can take care of your living expenses during your studies.

Nursing branches in turkey

Nursing is one of the most important departments that have many professional and scientific fields, including:

• Clinical nursing.
• Emergencies and accidents.
• Intensive care nursing.
• Mental health nursing.
• Operations and anesthesia.
• Maternal and child health nursing.
• Community health nursing.