| Course Name |
Nursing - Emergency Nursing |
| Course Provider |
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland |
| Course Code |
88411 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
St Stephens Green |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
This programme is delivered in partnership with Beaumont Hospital. The first three modules are delivered in the RCSI with the remaining 3 modules and clinical component delivered in Beaumont Hospital. The programme is offered part-time with an entry point each September. |
| Course Fee |
€5,645.00 per year (EU Fees) |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Students who wish to join this programme must be active on the NMBI register and have a level 8 qualification. Applicants who do not hold a level 8 qualification may still be eligable to join them programme through our pathway programme, please contact us for further information on this route. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Beaumont Hospital)
(NFQ Level 9 Major Award)
Programme Overview:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Emergency) run in conjunction with Beaumont Hospital is a year-long course that offers the student the opp...
Hide-Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Beaumont Hospital)
(NFQ Level 9 Major Award)
Programme Overview:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Emergency) run in conjunction with Beaumont Hospital is a year-long course that offers the student the opportunity to work and learn in this dynamic and ever changing environment. As a student on this programme, you will gain experience of caring for patients with a variety of complex needs and have the opportunity to work alongside our ANPs in services such as Rapid Access Treatment Service (RATS), Minor Assessment Treatment (MATU) and chest pain.
In addition to this, as we are a national referral centre, you will also gain knowledge and experience in caring for patients with specialist needs such as neurosurgery, neurology (interventional radiology), ENT, renal, vascular and urology, and have ample opportunity to learn from experts in these fields.
Learning Outcomes/Aims:
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
Critically evaluate the holistic assessment of the patient and family who present to the Emergency Department in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Critically explore the nursing management of patients with acute psychiatric disorders and alcohol related illness in the emergency department.
Critically discuss the ongoing management & nursing interventions of patients with specific acute surgical illness.
Critically evaluate the role of the nurse and the MDT in the provision of advanced trauma life support.
Critically evaluate the nursing management of patients with medical and cardiac illness.
Critically evaluate the role of the nurse in the management of patients who require advanced airway management and advanced cardiac life support.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Programme Structure:
This programme is delivered in partnership with Beaumont Hospital. The first three modules are delivered in the RCSI with the remaining 3 modules and clinical component delivered in Beaumont Hospital. The programme is offered pa...
Hide-Programme Structure:
This programme is delivered in partnership with Beaumont Hospital. The first three modules are delivered in the RCSI with the remaining 3 modules and clinical component delivered in Beaumont Hospital. The programme is offered part-time with an entry point each September. Students may be interviewed for positions on this programme.
Module Name ECTS Credits Assessment Method
Advanced Research Methods 10 Assignment
Advanced Leadership, Professional & Clinical 10 Assignment
Clinical Practicum - Advanced Refection and Competence
10 Assignment & Clinical Portfolio
Fundamental Concepts of Emergency Nursing 10 Assignment
Medical, Cardiac, Neurological and Neurosurgical Emergency Nursing 10 Examination
Trauma and Surgical Emergency 10 Assignment
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| Careers or Further Progression |
What next?
On successful completion a student may progress to the 2nd year of the MSc Nursing, gaining an MSc Emergency Nursing. Recommended: MSc Nursing Year 2 |
| Further Enquiries |
More Information:
If you would like further information on this programme please contact:
Programme Coordinator: Ms. Ruth Kelly (ruthkelly@rcsi.ie)
Programme Director: Ms. Mary O'Neill (moneill3@rcsi.ie)
Hospital Contact: Mr. Paul Mahon (paulmahon@beaumont.ie) |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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