| Course Name |
Nursing - Professional Nursing - Letterkenny Campus |
| Course Provider |
ATU - Donegal Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
| Course Code |
111252 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Qualification Letters |
MSc |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
2 years part-time. |
| Course Fee |
EU Fees: €10,800
Non-EU Fees: TBC |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent NFQ Level 8 qualification in nursing or cognate discipline at 2nd class honours award level. |
| Course Summary |
The programme provides the nurse with a broad-based educational experience to practice at an advanced level incorporating key concepts such as advanced decision making, professional leadership, evidence-based practice, professional ethics, research knowledge and skills. This course is jointly delivered in collaboration with IOTs Nursing consortia. |
| Course Content |
Expand+The PG/Master of Science in Professional Nursing programmes is the first blended learning Master`s programme in Nursing offered in the Department of Nursing and Healthcare. It is offered to qualified, experienced nurses and midwives who wish to devel...
Hide-The PG/Master of Science in Professional Nursing programmes is the first blended learning Master`s programme in Nursing offered in the Department of Nursing and Healthcare. It is offered to qualified, experienced nurses and midwives who wish to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies. The programme provides the nurse with a broad-based educational experience to practice at an advanced level incorporating key concepts such as advanced decision making, professional leadership, evidence-based practice, professional ethics, research knowledge and skills. Modules on the programme are shared with modules in the suite of Advanced Practice Programmes offered by the Department of Nursing and Healthcare.
Professional Recognition
QQI and NMBI accredited
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| Subjects Taught |
Year One
PROPOSED MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS
1
Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice Mandatory 10
The Fundamentals of Professional Practice (Nursing) Mandatory 10
2
Leadership and Clinical Decision Making for Advanced Practice Mandatory 10
Advanced Practice in Person-centered Integrated Care Mandatory 10
Year Two
3
Quality and Innovation Mandatory 10
Elective Module Elective 10
4
Generating Evidence for the Healthcare Setting Mandatory 30 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
HSE
Private Healthcare
Allied Healthcare
Primary Healthcare
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
Clinical Specialism
Advance Practice
Research
Clinical Nurse Management |
| Further Enquiries |
Further Information
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186310 / +353(0)74 9186308 / +353(0)74 9186303
Head of Department Dr Louise McBride
Email: DeptofNursing.donegal@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186308 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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