Nursing students in Tel Aviv will now have a shortened bachelor’s degree program lasting 3 and a half years instead of the usual 4 years. This change will allow graduates to take the government licensing exam in March instead of September, enabling them to enter the workforce six months earlier. The Department of Nursing emphasizes that this update only affects the layout of the courses, not the hours or academic requirements.
The decision to shorten the nursing program was made at the discretion of the Ministry of Health, as they seek to meet national needs and provide skilled personnel to medical teams. Head of the Department of Nursing, Prof. Tzvia Bar-Noy, explained that this adjustment to the course layout is aimed at providing nursing students with a more efficient and effective education process while maintaining high academic standards.
Graduates will receive their certification six months earlier and be able to integrate into the labor market sooner, making a valuable contribution to Israel’s healthcare system. In addition to this initiative, other initiatives are being promoted by the department to support their goals and increase the number of nurses in Israel. This change is just one way that Tel Aviv University is working towards its mission to provide nursing students with a comprehensive education that prepares them for successful careers in healthcare.
