Mirjam Aschwanden

Mirjam Aschwanden serves as a Lecturer and Head of the Bachelor's in Nursing program at the Institute for Nursing and Interprofessionalism within the School of Social Work at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts since 2025. Her professional background bridges clinical nursing leadership and academic instruction, with prior executive roles in Swiss home care services and military nursing operations across multiple institutions.

Education:

• Master of Science in Nursing (2024), Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences Switzerland, Zurich
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2020), Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences Switzerland, Zurich
• Certified Nursing Specialist DN 2 (2003), Vocational School for Nursing Neumünster, Zollikerberg

Research Focus: As a recognized Spitex expert, her work centers on practical nursing challenges in home care environments. She investigates vascular access complications, quality assurance systems, and patient safety protocols through both clinical practice and academic curriculum development, emphasizing evidence-based solutions for community healthcare settings.

Scholarly Contributions: Her 2024 NEVAM Congress presentation demonstrates active engagement in translating clinical home care challenges into academic discourse, particularly regarding vascular access management. This reflects her dual commitment to frontline nursing practice and educational innovation within Swiss healthcare contexts.

Professional Leadership: Currently directing the Bachelor's Nursing program, she shapes future nursing professionals while maintaining active membership in the Academic Society Spitex Pflege and Association for Nursing Science VfP since 2019. Her career trajectory shows consistent progression from clinical roles to academic leadership with strong industry connections.