Vienna Nursing Education: FSW Starts New Round with 50 Places

A total of 150 applicants were interested in the three-year training at the Vienna School of Nursing, but only 25 of them secured a place in the new training, as reported by "Vienna Today". The training is an important step in promoting qualified nursing staff in Vienna.

Curriculum Combines Theory and Practice

In the first year of training, the focus is on preparing for the nursing assistant training. Participants not only learn the basic nursing skills but also complete compulsory subjects such as mathematics, German, and English, which have a direct relation to nursing practice.

In the second year of training, trainees deepen their knowledge through theoretical content and social internships. From the third year, it becomes concrete: The nursing assistant training includes mandatory internships in various areas, including long-term care, mobile care, and acute care. This is also emphasized by the director of the Vienna School of Nursing, Barbara Fritz.

Additional Qualifications and Career Opportunities

After completing the nursing assistant training, there is the possibility to obtain a Bachelor's degree in nursing at a university of applied sciences through an additional exam, which opens up further career prospects in the healthcare sector.

Anita Bauer, managing director of the Vienna Social Fund, emphasizes that it is important for young people to start nursing training early. "Otherwise, we lose this generation. If they start another training, they will find it difficult to switch later," she explains. The organization aims to facilitate this entry.

Application Start for Next Cohort from January 2026

The training began in September and will continue next year with a new cohort. From January 2026, interested parties can apply for 50 additional places. City Councilor for Health Peter Hacker (SPÖ) expresses hope that a large part of the graduates will find their way into nursing professions.

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