This Master of Science in Professional Nursing is a National programme that is fully approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Its aim is to provide an accessible, innovative, flexible and practice-orientated sustainable educational experience that will attract and retain nurses who will work within an integrated health service.
Unique Features
Fully approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
HSE staff may be eligible to apply for funding to their local NMPDU
Delivered via a blend of online and face-to-face delivery to allow greater flexibility to learners
Delivery
The blended programme is delivered on a part time basis over two academic years
1 contact day per week:
Online approx. 9 days per semester
Onsite approx. 3 days per semester one day every 4th week
Semester 1
The Fundamentals of Professional Practice
Leadership and Clinical Decision Making for Advanced Practice
Semester 2
Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice
Advanced Practice in Person-centred Integrated Care
Semester 3
Quality and Innovation
*Advanced Comprehensive HealthAssessment
*Transforming Practice through Reflection
* Elective Module
Semester 3 & 4
Generating Evidence for the Healthcare Setting
To be eligible for this programme applicants must:
Be a registered Nurse with NMBI
Be currently employed in health care provision
Hold a level 8 qualification
*Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the SETU Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course.
Basic IT skills are essential to complete this programme.
Applicants may be interviewed.
The programme provides the nurse with a broad based educational experience to practice at an advanced level
Completion of this programme will enhance your career opportunities allowing greater potential for career progression
