The Certificate in Emergency Nursing endeavors to educate and guide emergency nursing practice, a specialty that is underpinned by expert knowledge, specialist education and clinical experience.
Given the acuity of patients who present to Emergency Departments it is recognised that there is a need to develop additional clinical expertise among emergency nurses. In light of this a consortium of five Institutes of Technology has been commissioned by the Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director (ONMSD) H.S.E. to deliver a Level 8 Special Purpose Award in Emergency Nursing for nurses working in Emergency Departments.
This programme supports the commitment made by ONMSD H.S.E. in association with the National Emergency Medicine Programme, to provide clinical education for nurses working in Emergency Departments.
This programme has a Blended Learning approach. Classes are all online with the exception of 2 Skills Labs which will be onsite on our Cork Road campus in Waterford within the 26 weeks
Assessment
The theoretical aspect of this course is assessed through written assignments. The clinical component is assessed in practice via a Competency Development Workbook.
Triage in the Emergency Department
Non-life/limb threatening Injuries
Emergency Medicine Early Warning System (EMEWS)
Tissue viability
Cardiovascular Assessment
Mental Health
Sepsis
Quality Improvement
The older person presenting with delirium and dementia
Stress management and future development needs
Interested students will be required to provide evidence of:
Approval from the applicants line manager (ADoN or above) to participate in the course.
Confirmation that the applicant will be employed in an ED/IU as appropriate for the duration of the programme.
Confirmation that a suitably qualified clinical practice supervisor is available to assess and support the applicant during the course.
NMBI registration
Cert in Emergency Confirmation of support form
To Apply complete the application form at the 'Apply SETU' button above.
This course aims to provide essential education and clinical skills required by nurses in line with best evidence based practice when joining the emergency department team.
The Certificate in Emergency Nursing is a Level 8 Special Purpose Award. It is envisaged that nurses who complete this programme will have the requisite knowledge and clinical skills to undertake further postgraduate studies in emergency nursing.
