33 new nursing staff from Pasewalk: Successful graduation as a beacon of hope!

33 new nursing staff from Pasewalk: Successful graduation as a beacon of hope!

A significant milestone for nursing education was celebrated in Pasewalk on July 11, 2025. 33 newly trained nursing specialists have successfully passed their state examination at the “Dr. Erich Paulun” vocational school. The ceremonial handover of the certificates took place in the cultural forum, and both the school principal Kerstin Latzkow and the managing director of the Asklepios Clinic, Kai Firneisen, were extremely proud of the young talent in the nursing industry.

Kerstin Latzkow emphasized the importance of recruiting skilled workers for the Uecker-Randow region. In her words of thanks to the graduates, she praised their perseverance, hard work and positive energy. Also noteworthy is her strong belief that artificial intelligence cannot replace human caregivers, which is a central issue in the current discussion about the future of care. The training included both theoretical hours in the Asklepios education center and practical experiences at various locations such as Pasewalk, Ueckermünde and Anklam.

Challenges and future of nursing

Care is a demanding social task that is increasingly coming into focus. Politicians are under pressure to ensure nursing care, while at the same time the number of those in need of care is constantly increasing. A current report from the Federal Ministry of Health shows that the staff shortage urgently needs to be solved and that various initiatives, such as the Care Support and Relief Act (PUEG), have already been launched to improve the situation. However, more than just a short-term approach is necessary to increase the attractiveness of the nursing profession and ensure the quality of care.

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) funds various projects that focus on the development of technological solutions to support nursing staff. These are necessary to overcome the daily challenges in care and to enable needs-based care. The “Care Innovations 2030” initiative in particular aims to bring together modern technologies and social innovations and thus sustainably improve the quality of life of people in need of care.

A look at the training and its successes

In Pasewalk it was found that of the 42 nursing students who started, 40 took the exam. Among these, two graduates were able to shine with an excellent average of 1.6. Another reason to be happy is that the training took on an international dimension, as three Bachelor graduates from China also completed their training in the region.

In order to meet the challenges in nursing, it is crucial to intensify the recruitment and training of additional nursing staff. The graduates from Pasewalk are at the forefront of making a valuable contribution to the future of nursing. Over the next few months, seven of the examinees will have the opportunity to retake the exam if they were unsuccessful the first time, continuing to provide incentives for improvement.

In summary, in view of the current developments in the field of nursing in Germany, a comprehensive concept is required that takes both training and working conditions into account. The graduates from Pasewalk are a glimmer of hope in an industry that requires our full attention.

If you would like to find out more about the current situation in care, take a look at the respective reports: Nordkurier, [BMBF].