| Course Name |
Nursing - Intensive Therapy Nursing |
| Course Provider |
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland |
| Course Code |
98969 (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, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
St Stephens Green |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
The programme is offered part-time with an entry point each September. |
| Course Fee |
Course fees €5,645 (EU Fee) |
| 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/MSc in Intensive Therapy Nursing (Beaumont Hospital)
(NFQ Level 9 Major Award)
Programme Overview:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Intensive Care) offers the student the opportunity to enhance their know...
Hide-Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing/MSc in Intensive Therapy Nursing (Beaumont Hospital)
(NFQ Level 9 Major Award)
Programme Overview:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Intensive Care) offers the student the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, experience and clinical expertise in the challenging and dynamic environment that is critical care. The role of the nurse as clinician, patient advocate, researcher, educator and innovator are all developed to meet the multiple and complex needs of the patient with critical illness. The programme takes place over one year and uses a blended learning approach to the delivery of theoretical content. Assessment is carried out using a combination of written and practical assignments.
Learning Outcomes/Aims:
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
Critically discuss, evaluate & demonstrate the management of patients who require advanced cardiac life support.
Critically evaluate the inter facility and inter / intra hospital transportation of critically ill patients.
Critically evaluate and demonstrate the holistic assessment of the patient presenting with organ failure
Critically explore the aetiology and path physiology of organ failure in critical illness
Critically evaluate and demonstrate nursing practice & interventions in the management of critically ill patients.
Critically evaluate the nursing management of critically ill patients post major surgery.
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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...
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
Foundation Knowledge and Core Skills of Intensive Care Nursing 10 Assignment
Fundamental Concepts of Critical Care Nursing 10 Examination
Advanced Critical Care Nursing 10 Assignment
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| Careers or Further Progression |
On successful completion a student may progress to the 2nd year of the MSc Nursing, gaining an MSc Respiratory Care in Nursing Practice. 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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