Nursing in Germany

German-registered nurses are called Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger (health- and sickness carer).

[clarification needed] Previously, the official name for a nurse practicing in Germany was Krankenschwester (female) and Krankenpfleger (male).

[2] Before matriculating, individuals are required to complete several weeks of practical training in a hospital setting.

But individuals still need to pass the official state exam to become a registered nurse.

Some universities offer a special program with local nursing schools wherein students earn the B.Sc.

Specialization includes some 720–800 hours (1 to 2 years) of theoretical education and practical training.

Preparation of medication is in the hands of nurses and its application: tablets, infusion,injections,etc.

application by syringe, excluding flushing with Normal Saline,is only allowed to some nurses (in the ICU/IMC,the OR,the ER,the endoscopy,the oncology)and in case of CPR.

In the ICU and some other special wards like the oncology, the endoscopy, the anesthesia, nurses also set up.