CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS
Four-year stream of study
1st year
Students take mainly liberal arts and basic courses to cultivate a rich sense of humanity and a wide-ranging variety of culture.
Basic nursing theory and methodology are also included.
Liberal Arts / Basic Subject Group |
Understanding Human Beings |
Psychology (2) | Ethics (2) |
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Communication theory ② | |||
Understanding Society |
Sociology of Contemporary Society (2) | Gender Differences and Human Society (2) | |
Understanding Science and the Environment |
Basic Chemistry [1] | ||
Basic Biology [1] | |||
Chemistry (2) | |||
Biology (2) | |||
Understanding Health and Exercise |
Health Science ② | Physical Education Practice Ⅱ ① | |
Physical Education Practice Ⅰ ① | |||
Understanding Information Processing |
Computer Literacy for Beginners ① | Statistics ① | |
Understanding Languages |
Japanese Literacy (Basic) ① | ||
English Communication I ① | English Communication II (1) | ||
English Reading Ⅰ ① | English Reading Ⅱ② | ||
Chinese (basic) (1) | Chinese II (Applied) (1) | ||
Portuguese I (Basic) (1) | Portuguese II (Applied) (1) | ||
Supporting Specialized Subjects | Functional Morphology Ⅰ② | Functional Morphology Ⅲ② | |
Functional Morphology Ⅱ② | Functional Morphology Ⅳ ② | ||
Biochemistry ② | |||
Lifespan Developmental Psychology ② | |||
Microbiology ① |
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Clinical pathology I ② |
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Specialized Subjects Group |
Practical Fundamental Nursing |
Principles of Nursing Ⅰ (Foundations of Nursing) ➀ | Principles of Nursing II (Nursing Perspectives) ➀ |
Basic Nursing Skills I (Common Basic Skills of Nursing) ➀ | Basic Nursing Skills II (Assistive Technology for Daily Living) ② | ||
Basic Nursing Skills III (Physical Assessment) ① | |||
Lifelong Nursing | |||
Broad-Ranged Nursing |
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Comprehensive Subjects group | Getting to Know Mie (practical training)➀ | Integrated Problem Exploration I (Basic) ➀ |
* ○ indicates required courses,()indicates elective courses,〔〕indicates free courses
Numbers indicate number of credits
Second year
Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed for practical nursing by taking specialized courses consisting of “Practical Fundamental Nursing”, “Lifelong Nursing”, and “Broad-Ranged Nursing”.
Liberal arts / basic subjects |
Understanding Human Beings |
Medicine and Culture(2) | Medicine and Literature (2) |
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Understanding Society |
Constitution of Japan (2) | Government and Medical Policy (2) | |
Citizen Activism (2) | |||
Understanding science and the environment | Physics (2) | ||
Understanding health and exercise | Physical Education Practice III [1] | ||
Understanding Information Processing |
Basic Informatics ➀ | ||
Understanding Languages | Japanese Literacy (Developing) (1) | ||
English Communication III (1) | Practical English [1] | ||
English Reading III (1) | |||
Supporting Specialized Subjects | Clinical Pharmacology ➁ | Epidemiology ➀ | |
Health and Welfare Administration ➁ | Clinical Nutrition ➁ | ||
Clinical Pathology II (Internal Medicine) ➁ | Clinical Pathology IV (Obstetrics and Gynecology) ➀ | ||
Clinical Pathology III (Surgery) ➁ | Clinical Pathology V (Pediatrics) ➀ | ||
Clinical Pathology VI (Psychiatry) ➀ | |||
Nursing Ergonomics(1) | |||
Exercise Prescription Theory(1) | |||
Specialized subject group |
Practical Fundamental Nursing |
Thinking Skills in Nursing Practice➀ | Basic Nursing Skills IV (Assistive Technology for Medical Care) |
Basic Nursing Practice ➁ | |||
Lifelong Nursing | Introduction to Maternity Nursing ➀ | Maternity Nursing Methods I ① | |
Introduction to Pediatric Nursing ➀ | Pediatric Nursing Method I ① | ||
Introduction to Adult Nursing ➀ | Adult / Gerontological Nursing Method I (Acute Phase) ➀ | ||
Introduction to Gerontological Nursing ➀ | Adult /Gerontological Nursing Method II (Chronic Phase) ➀ | ||
Adult / Gerontological Nursing Method III (Gerontological) ➀ | |||
Midwifery I [1] | |||
Broad-Ranged Nursing |
Introduction to Psychiatric Nursing ➀ | Psychiatric Nursing method Ⅰ ① | |
Introduction to In-Home Nursing ➀ | In-Home Nursing Method I ① | ||
Introduction to Public Health Nursing ➀ | Public Health Nursing Methods (Targeted Support) ② | ||
Comprehensive subject group | Getting to Know Mie II (Fieldwork) ➀ | Career Design ➀ |
* ○ indicates required courses,()indicates elective courses,〔〕indicates free courses
Numbers indicate number of credits
3rd year
Students will receive on-site training in a wide range of nursing areas to ensure that the knowledge they have learned up to that point becomes their own through practice and evaluation.
Liberal Arts / Basic Subject Group |
Understanding Human Beings |
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Understanding Society |
Issues in Multicultural Society (2) | ||
Understanding Science and the Environment |
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Understanding health and Exercise | |||
Understanding Information Processing |
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Understanding Languages |
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Supporting Specialized Subjects | Medical Informatics ➀ | ||
Specialized Subjects Group |
Practical Fundamental Nursing |
Nursing Ethics ➀ | |
Nursing Education ➀ | |||
Lifelong Nursing |
Maternity Nursing Method II ① | Maternity Nursing Practice ➁ | |
Pediatric Nursing Method II ① | Pediatric Nursing Practice ➁ | ||
Adult / Geriatric Nursing Method IV (Relaxation) ➀ | Adult / Gerontological Nursing Practice I (Perioperative Care) ② | ||
Adult / Gerontological Nursing Method V (Nursing Process) ➀ | Adult / Gerontological Nursing Practice II (Community Comprehensive Care) ④ | ||
Adult / Gerontological Nursing Method VI (Clinical Technology) ➀ | Midwifery theory II [2] | ||
Broad-Ranged Nursing |
Psychiatric Nursing Method II ① | Psychiatric Nursing Practice ➁ | |
In-Home Nursing Method II ① | In-Home Nursing Practice ➁ | ||
Public Health Nursing Method II (Development Theory) ➁ | Public Health Nursing Practice ➃ | ||
Public Health Nursing Method III (Management Theory) ➀ | |||
Comprehensive Subjects group |
International Nursing Practice ➀ | International Nursing Practice I [2] | |
Introduction to Nursing Research ➀ |
* ○ indicates required courses,()indicates elective courses,〔〕indicates free courses
Numbers indicate number of credits
4th year
A year of deepening interest in nursing research. Through comprehensive practical training and graduation research, students will develop and improve the theory, knowledge, and skills necessary for the nursing profession.
Liberal Arts / Basic Subject Group |
Understanding Human Beings |
Life Studies (2) | |
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Understanding Society |
Disability Studies (2) | ||
Understanding Science and the Environment |
Environmental Studies (1) | ||
Advanced Science (1) | |||
Understanding Health and Exercise |
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Understanding Information Processing |
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Understanding Languages |
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Supporting Specialized Subjects | |||
Specialized Subjects Group |
Practical Fundamental Nursing |
Nursing Management ➀ |
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Lifelong Nursing |
Midwifery III [2] | Midwifery V [1] | |
Midwifery IV [1] | |||
Midwifery Practice [10] | |||
Broad-Ranged Nursing |
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Comprehensive Subjects |
Comprehensive Nursing Practice ➂ | Safety Management ➀ | |
International Nursing Practice II [2] * | International Nursing Practice [1] | ||
Graduation Research I② | Integrated Problem Exploration II (Applied) ➀ | ||
Graduation Research II② |
* ○ indicates required courses,()indicates elective courses,〔〕indicates free courses
Numbers indicate number of credits
Practical training
Purpose of Practical Training
The purpose of the practical training is to cultivate judgment and problem-solving skills in nursing practice while integrating theory and practice through on-the-job experience in nursing practice, as well as to promote personal growth and a spirit of inquiry.
Development of Practical Training
Practical training is divided over the four academic years from first to fourth so that students can develop an attitude of continuous independent learning and improve their nursing practice skills by dealing with subjects at different life stages and health levels in various settings.
Timing | Content of practical training | Subjects | Credits | |
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1st year 1st semester |
Getting to know the people living in the area and the nursing activity sites that support them. | Getting to Know Mie Ⅰ | 1 | |
2nd year 2nd semester |
Learning the thinking and processes of nursing practice by providing the necessary daily life support to the allocated patients. | Basic Nursing Practice | 2 | |
3rd year 2nd semester |
Based on the previous practical training, learning practical nursing care according to the differences in subjects and settings from the viewpoint of the Continuum of Care and the Community-based Integrated Care System, in the areas of maternity, pediatric, adult/gerontological, psychiatric/home, and public health nursing, and enhancing practical nursing skills. In addition, self-reflection while evaluating the practical training and enriching the views on nursing and ethics. |
Maternity Nursing Practice | 2 | |
Pediatric Nursing Practice | 2 | |||
Adult/Gerontological Nursing PracticeⅠ | 2 | |||
Adult/Gerontological Nursing Practice Ⅱ | 4 | |||
Gerontological Nursing Practice | 2 | |||
Psychiatric Nursing Practice | 2 | |||
In-Home Nursing Practice | 2 | |||
Public Health Nursing Practice | 4 | |||
4th year 1st semester |
Carrying out practical training in fields and areas of interest, integrating theory and practice, and improving overall competence in nursing practice. | Comprehensive Nursing Practice | 3 | |
Elective (free subjects) | 4th year 1st semester |
Through midwifery practice with mothers, infants, and families in the perinatal period, deepening reflection on the role of the midwife and cultivating the ability to develop methodologies. | Midwifery Practice | 10 |
3rd year 2nd semester |
Learning about actual healthcare and nursing practices overseas, experiencing people’s lives and cultures, and developing skills that will be a foundation for nurses who have an international perspective. | International Nursing PracticeⅠ | 2 | |
4th year 1st semester |
International Nursing Practice Ⅱ | 2 |
Locations of practical training
Practical training is conducted at locations such as medical facilities, home-visit nursing stations, health care centers and municipal health centers, industrial sites, or schools in Mie Prefecture.