| Course Name |
Nursing - Ophthalmic Nursing |
| Course Provider |
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland |
| Course Code |
98972 (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 |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
St Stephens Green |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Each programme is delivered over one year.
The option is available for students to complete this programme over a period of up to five years.
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| Course Fee |
Course fees €5,645 per year (EU Fees) |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+General Entry Requirements
The applicant must be a registered nurse on the active register maintained by Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland prior to commencing one of the programmes.
Computer skills and access to a computer and the Interne...
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The applicant must be a registered nurse on the active register maintained by Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland prior to commencing one of the programmes.
Computer skills and access to a computer and the Internet are essential.
The applicant is required to have a minimum of six months clinical experience appropriate to the specialist area of practice of the programme.
The applicant is required to work in the specialist area of practice for the duration of the programme.
The applicant must provide evidence of prior learning.
The applicant is required to hold a primary degree or equivalent, with relevant experience and previous studies (each application will be considered on an individual basis).
An interview may be required for some programmes.
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.
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| Course Content |
Expand+Programme Aims
To prepare nurses to exercise an advanced level of clinical judgment and practice than that required by a registered general nurse by virtue of demonstrating additional knowledge and skills in a specialist area of clinical practice...
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To prepare nurses to exercise an advanced level of clinical judgment and practice than that required by a registered general nurse by virtue of demonstrating additional knowledge and skills in a specialist area of clinical practice.
Enable students to take a leading role in advancing and developing nursing and midwifery roles and effect policy change in professional practice and health service provision.
Clinical Mentorship
Students are supported through the programme by preceptors and clinical facilitators, who facilitate student learning and competency development, in the specialist area of the programme.
It is funded by the HSE through the Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Core Modules
All students undertaking this programme complete three core modules in RCSI in Semester I
Semester I - Core Modules
Advanced Research Methods 1
Leadership - Professional & Clinical
Reflection on Practice
Semester II - S...
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All students undertaking this programme complete three core modules in RCSI in Semester I
Semester I - Core Modules
Advanced Research Methods 1
Leadership - Professional & Clinical
Reflection on Practice
Semester II - Specialist Modules
Specialist Module 1 - Nursing Practice/Management of Patients Suffering from External Ocular Conditions
Specialist Nursing Module 2 - Nursing Practice/Management of Patients Suffering from Anterior Ocular Segment Conditions
Specialist Nursing Module 3 - Nursing Practice/Management of Patients Suffering from Posterior Ocular Segment Conditions
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| Number of Credits |
NFQ Level 9; Major Award 60 ECTS |
| Careers or Further Progression |
When a student successfully completes a Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Specialist Area) they may then avail of the option to progress to Year II of the Masters in Science (MSc) Nursing in their chosen specialist area.
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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