Career change into nursing: How to successfully start a career in nursing
A lateral entry into nursing makes it possible to switch to the nursing profession even without previous training or experience. Possible paths include studying at a College of Higher Education (CHE) or courses such as SRC nursing assistants. Advantages: good job opportunities, a wide range of employment options and a quick entry into a profession with a secure future.
More and more people are considering a career change into the care sector. But what exactly does that mean?
A lateral entry means that you are switching to a completely new profession without any previous training or experience in the care sector. Nursing is particularly interesting for anyone looking for a new, future-proof profession.
Even without traditional nursing training, there are various ways to enter the profession:
- Study at a College of Higher Education (CHE)
- Prerequisite: Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET Diploma)
- Degree: Nursing Specialist CHE
- Advantage: imparting sound specialist knowledge and optimal preparation for practical work - Training programs and courses
- Example: SRC nursing assistants from the Swiss Red Cross
- Degree: Diploma SRK
- Advantage: quick entry into nursing compared to CHE training or a traditional apprenticeship
A career change into nursing is worthwhile for several reasons:
- High demand for nursing staffNursing specialists are urgently needed in Switzerland - a career change therefore opens up very good job opportunities for you.
- Versatile application possibilitiesYou can work in hospitals, retirement and nursing homes or in Spitex.
- Quick career start possibleDepending on the training or course, you can enter the profession directly or after a short time.
Under the link you will find simple and direct offers from various schools that we currently have online. You can contact the relevant schools directly via the inquiry form free of charge and without obligation and receive detailed information about the respective course and can ask your questions.
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