Department of Nursing

간호과

Nursing is an academic discipline that helps patients maintain and improve their health, reduce the suffering caused by illness, and lead happy lives. The Department of Nursing aims to cultivate professional nurses who possess the knowledge and skills required by an information technology-driven society, high ethical values, a spirit of nursing professionalism that contributes to the promotion of human health, and rational and scientific thinking, so that they can contribute to the era of internationalization and globalization.

Key Information

Average Salary

27810K KRW

Employment Rate

80%+

Interest Type

This major is suitable for those interested in the human body, diseases, and life, and who have a spirit of service to help others. It is also appropriate for students who are interested in subjects such as biology or chemistry. Since you will meet and live with various people and sick patients in hospitals, interpersonal skills and communication abilities are important.

Aptitude & Career

The Department of Nursing is a place where you can learn about caring for the sick and living a life that helps others. Although there was a stereotype in the past that only women studied in this field, more men are now enrolling. Nursing can be divided into adult nursing, pediatric nursing, geriatric nursing, and community health nursing depending on the target population.

Related Careers

Nurse, public health researcher, public health official, probation officer, life science researcher, operating room nurse, research nurse, paramedic, medical tourism coordinator, medical coordinator, mental health counseling specialist

Related Certifications

간호사, 조산사

Curriculum

Core Subjects (5)

Fundamentals of Nursing

This course covers the basic concepts related to nursing, teaches the nursing process and its stages, and develops the ability to perform fundamental nursing skills based on core theoretical knowledge.

Clinical Pharmacology

This subject explores the interrelationships of various drugs used for disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and symptom relief. Based on knowledge of biochemistry, physiology, and other medical fields, students learn about drug actions and mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, side effects, toxicity, and the clinical application of essential pharmacological knowledge.

Adult Nursing

This course focuses on diagnosing and addressing the physical, psychological, and social nursing situations of adults and their families to solve common nursing problems in adulthood, and teaches nursing interventions to resolve identified issues.

Community Health Nursing

This course develops the ability to apply the nursing process to individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in order to prevent and manage disease, maintain and promote health, and solve health-related problems in the community. It also covers the overall healthcare system and health policy.

Clinical Practicum

Based on language therapy theories learned in previous semesters, students gain practical clinical experience through fieldwork.

Related Subjects

공통과목일반선택과목진로선택과목전문교과Ⅰ전문교과Ⅱ[출처 : 세종특별자치시교육청, 보인다 시리즈 5.0 - 전공ㆍ적성 개발 길라잡이]

Career Paths

Corporations and Industries

General hospitals, university hospitals, private clinics and hospitals, public health centers, senior welfare centers, social welfare centers, postpartum care centers, birthing centers, nursing homes, medical device companies, medical information companies, pharmaceutical companies, and medical offices in leisure and sports facilities, etc.

Government and Public Institutions

Public health and medical-related organizations such as the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Korea Health Industry Development Institute, Korea Human Resource Development Institute for Health & Welfare, etc.

Related Activities

Medical Volunteer Activities

Gain experience in medical volunteer work at hospitals and medical organizations, interact with patients and doctors, and learn the value of caring for others.

Attending Medical Expos

Attend hospital and medical device industry expos to keep up with medical trends and gain new information through seminars.

Science (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) Club Activities

Explore your interests by participating in science-related (biology, chemistry, etc.) club activities.

Medical-Related Reading