Your Nursing Training at the University Hospital Cologne

As a registered nurse, you help people get well.
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"We give it our all at
and get even more in return at."

Carlotta Bell, nursing student

An Overview of Your Nursing Training

Duration of the program, salary, vacation time: Everything you need to know about training to become a registered nurse.

Duration of Training

3-year "
" program (can be shortened to 2 years)

Start of Training

Several times a year

Application Period

Applications are accepted year-round

Salary

Year 1: €1,440.70
Year 2: €1,506.70
Year 3: €1,613.00

Vacation

32 days

Your Work Schedule

Shift Work

Requirements

High school diploma
(PFA or Social Assistance)
At least 17 years old

Your School

Lindenburg Academy

School for Nursing Professions

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Your Responsibilities as a Registered Nurse

Help That Arrives Immediately

You’ll play an active role in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, and—with a great deal of empathy—you’ll become the primary point of contact for patients. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career in a variety of directions, such as intensive care, pediatric nursing, or oncology.

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These are the requirements

Application for a Nursing Training Program

You have a (vocational) high school diploma, a secondary school diploma, or a junior high school diploma along with successfully completed vocational training and very good German language skills (at least B2). You are empathetic, responsible, and able to keep a clear head even in challenging situations.

Well Prepared for Your Job Application

Important Information

So that we can review your application quickly and get back to you as soon as possible, we need the following documents—and, in particular, your high school diploma.

What is your citizenship?

Germany

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Most Recent School Transcript

EU

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Recognition of High School Diploma by the District Government

Outside the EU

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Recognition of high school diploma by the district government or general ruling (officially certified copy of the original diploma and German translation)
  • Residence permit

Insights into Your Training

Experience moments from school, the team, and the field

Your Benefits as an Apprentice

Nursing Training at the University Hospital

General or intensive care? Toddlers or seniors? The generalist nursing program at the University Hospital offers you the widest range of practice areas and many other benefits.

Recognized throughout Europe

Get a Head Start Anywhere with Your Degree

Exciting Hands-On Experience

70 wards, outpatient clinics, and departments

In-Depth Study

possible in pediatric nursing

Digital Learning

With an iPad, VR, and a digital learning app

A Look at Exciting Projects and Hands-On Experiences in Nursing

Exceptionally well-trained

Felix in Action in Visceral Surgery

Felix is a third-year nursing apprentice. In the video, he takes you along on his seventh clinical rotation as part of his training. And: This rotation was especially exciting for him. You’ll find out why in the video.

Trainees Mentor Trainees

Learn—do—teach: During a special training week on pediatrics, our nursing trainees learned using exactly this approach.

Experience Care Up Close

From the helipad to the neonatal unit: Immerse yourself in this 360-degree video and learn more about nursing training.

Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ

Theory and practical sessions alternate. The theoretical portion takes place at our school for nursing professions. Here, for example, you’ll learn nursing techniques, practice advising patients and their families, and gain insights into the prevention of chronic diseases. Medicine and the economic context of nursing are also part of the curriculum.

Your clinical placements will take place in various inpatient and outpatient departments at the University Hospital of Cologne. You’ll become familiar with different medical specialties and wards and gain experience working with our partners, such as home care services.

You’ll receive a broad-based education. This means that later on, you’ll be able to work with children, adults, or in elder care. And with us, you’ll gain qualifications for various areas of nursing—for example, intensive care, general nursing, and pediatric nursing.

Please feel free to apply using the online form, which you’ll find listed with all current apprenticeship openings. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications submitted by email. You can find more information about the application process—such as what documents we need from you— here.

This gives you the opportunity to shorten your nursing training to two years and receive financial support to bridge the gap between your previous salary and your training stipend. Since the School for Nursing Professions is AZAV-certified, you are eligible for funding from the Federal Employment Agency.

Have you met all the requirements?
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Michael Bertam
Email: michael.bertram@uk-koeln.de
Phone: +49 221 478 15204