Nursing Apprenticeship

The term Nurses form the bedrock of health care provision in the whole world.

However, MediNurse gives you a chance to do the Nursing

Apprenticeship in Germany. As a result of that, a nurse apprenticeship in Germany

is a dual combination of theoretical lessons in a vocational

school and practical work in a German hospital or Care Home.

The advantage of this dual apprenticeship is that you get a monthly

training allowance from the employing German hospital or Care Home.

Nursing is one of the most responsible job types in the field of medicine.

Nurses are responsible for providing medical assistance to patients and

taking care of them. They should monitor patient’s condition, record their

complaints and provide them with comfort. To become a successful nurse,

you should possess a wide range of skills and qualities. Here are some of them:

Knowledge of medical equipment and procedures.
Being physically fit;
Ability to deal with stress;
Empathy for people;
Good communication skills and good German language skills;
What you should know about the Nursing Apprenticeship in Germany

Being a nurse is much more than just checking people’s pulse or

bandaging their injuries. It requires taking care not only of patients’

physical health but also their mental health. You should be able to

support patients’ families as well. This is why nurses are often called

angels in white.

Duration of the apprenticeship

Becoming a nurse in Germany requires a three-year professional dual apprenticeship.

In Germany, school leavers have the option of taking up a vocational apprenticeship

instead of choosing full-time academic education. However, this apprenticeship system is highly

regulated whereby one learns through a mix of working in the hospital or Care Home

and also attending a vocational school. Nurse apprenticeship learners will

spend 2500 hours on the workplace and 2100 hours in school.
How well does one have to speak German to qualify for an

apprenticeship as a nurse in Germany?

One also needs a German language skills at level B2 and higher

How much do one earns in an apprenticeship as a nurse?

Currently (2022/23) at least € 900 gross per month in the first year of training.

The amount increases in the following  two years. In the second and third year

of apprenticeship one earns more up to around € 1,200 gross per month.

The amount of the allowance depends on: the employer and the city in

which you are doing the apprenticeship.​

Which certificates are require for an apprenticeship as a nurse in Germany?

A high school leaving certificate. Additional qualifications such as other

vocational school qualifications or a degree are often an advantage,

but are not a requirement.

How will one be address as a foreign trainee in Germany?

MediNurse attaches great importance to providing comprehensive

support to foreign applicants. For example, we coordinate everything

between the companies and applicants, we can pick up the trainees from the

airport or train station, we can help to find accommodation and are always

personally or virtually available with advice and action! ​

How does one apply for the apprenticeship as a nurse in Germany?

The applicant is required to submit: a motivational letter, a table-like CV,

high School Certificate and any other educational certificate,

to the email : info@medinurse.de

Are there any fees to pay for this process?

Yes, there is a process fee for the nursing apprenticeship process.

​How much does it cost to start an apprenticeship in nursing?

Apprenticeships in the form of “Duale Berufsausbildung” in

Germany are free of charge and there is no placement fee or any

additional costs. During this kind of apprenticeship you will get a

salary by your German employer which provides sufficient

means for living in Germany. However you need to cover

costs for visa, transportation to Germany and in Germany

as well as for your accommodation and other personal costs

for living on your own.

What comes after the apprenticeship in nursing?

However at the end of the examination at the end of the vocational

training an official graduation with the permit certificate nursing specialist

(“Pflegefachkraft”), which also entitles you to work in the area

of care in Germany (legally and with a German working contract).

With this examination international applicants can stay in

Germany and work as a nurse without any limitation.

How can I work as a nurse after the apprenticeship?

Most importantly, after successful examination at the end of the

vocational training an official graduation with the permit certificate

nursing specialist, this entitles you to work in the area of care in

Germany (legally and with a German working contract).

With this examination international applicants can stay in

Germany and work as a nurse without any limitation.

How can I develop after my nursing apprenticeship in Germany?

After successful completion of their training, trainees have very

good chances of being able to continue working in the

company as permanent employees at a salary customary in the industry.

Foreigners also have very good chances of obtaining a residence

permit for Germany in this way and staying in Germany permanently.

If you are a high performer and meet all the prerequisites,

you will have many other opportunities to gain qualifications

upon successful completion of your training, for example even

studying in Germany.

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