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Nursing: Advanced Practice with Prescribing (PDip)
Course Overview
Modules include ones that prepare students for advanced practice in their specialist area, for instance, physical assessment skills and clinical decision making. Students also prepare a portfolio of advancing skills (transition to advanced practice Part 1 and Part 2).Applications and Selections
Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.
The programme team's decision is based on the applicant meeting all the entry criteria and on their written application, to include written evidence of support for the applicant from their Director of Nursing. This written support should include agreement to facilitate the applicants development of core and specific advanced practice competencies and written evidence of support for the applicant from an appropriate clinical supervisor.
Who Teaches this Course
Professor Kathleen Murphy, RN, RNT, Dip Nursing, Dip Nursing Education, MSc, BA, PhD
Dr. Adeline Cooney, M MedSc., BNS, RGN, RNT, PhD
Declan Devane, MSc, Pg Dip (Stats), BSc, Dip HE, RGN, RM, RNT
Dr Maura Dowling, MSc, BNS, RNT, RGN, RM, Cert Oncology, PhD
Evelyn Byrne, MSc, RCNT, RGN RCN
Miriam Brennan, MSc, BNS, RNT RM, RGN
Lorraine Mee, MSc, BSc, RGN, RM , RCNT, RNT
Dr. Adeline Cooney, M MedSc., BNS, RGN, RNT, PhD
Declan Devane, MSc, Pg Dip (Stats), BSc, Dip HE, RGN, RM, RNT
Dr Maura Dowling, MSc, BNS, RNT, RGN, RM, Cert Oncology, PhD
Evelyn Byrne, MSc, RCNT, RGN RCN
Miriam Brennan, MSc, BNS, RNT RM, RGN
Lorraine Mee, MSc, BSc, RGN, RM , RCNT, RNT
Requirements and Assessment
Modules are assessed using a combination of coursework, objective-structured clinical examination, and clinical assessment.
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
All applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Have attained a Masters degree in nursing, or its equivalent;
- Be a registered nurse on the General, Midwifery, Mental Health, or Learning Disability Nurse divisions of the Register maintained by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann;
- Have practiced as a nurse or midwife for a minimum of six years post-registration, four of which include experience in the chosen area of expertise (exclusive of post-registration educational programmes);
- Written evidence of support for the applicant from their Director of Nursing and written evidence of support for the applicant from an appropriate clinical supervisor.
Additional Requirements
Duration
1 year, full-time
Next start date
September 2016
A Level Grades ()
Average intake
No Limit
Closing Date
Please refer to the review/closing date website.
Next start date
September 2016
NFQ level
Mode of study
Blended Learning
ECTS weighting
90
Award
CAO
PAC code
GYM35
Course Outline
The programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to pursue accreditation as an Advanced Nurse/Midwife Practitioner. The programme also leads to registration as a nurse prescriber. The outcomes of the programme include development of a portfolio of advanced practice competentices required for registration as a RANP with An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann.
The course is approved by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann and has a clinical focus, offering opportunities to develop specialist skills.
Blended learning is an innovative and flexible approach to learning, making it possible to combine working full-time with studying.
Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
Graduates have found employment in the health services, and can pursue accreditation with An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann to register as an Advanced Nurse or Midwife Practitioner.
Who’s Suited to This Course
Learning Outcomes
Work Placement
Study Abroad
Related Student Organisations
Course Fees
Fees: EU
€3,995 p.a. 2016/17
Fees: Tuition
€3,771 p.a. 2016/17
Fees: Student levy
€224 p.a. 2016/17
Fees: Non EU
€13,750 p.a. 2016/17
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