| Course Name |
Nursing - Professional Nursing |
| Course Provider |
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
111509 (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 |
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Online or Distance, Blended |
| Location (Districts) |
Dundalk |
| Qualification Letters |
PgDip |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Starting Date September 2023 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
2 years part-time.
This programme will be delivered predominantly online with live online lectures on Thursdays from 09.00hrs to 13.30hrs.
In the afternoons students will be given directed study, which students can undertake at a time suitable to them.
Students are required to attend the DkIT campus, from 09.00hrs to 16.00hrs for 3 days in each semester.
Please note this timetable is subject to change |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies onl...
Hide-Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.
In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.
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| Entry Requirements |
Expand+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 ...
Hide-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 DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. Applicants may be interviewed
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
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| Course Content |
Expand+Three great reasons to consider this course
Stepping stone for career progression
Allows nursing professionals to gain a recognised postgraduate qualification
Specific topics relevant to nurses in today’s health care settings
The aim of...
Hide-Three great reasons to consider this course
Stepping stone for career progression
Allows nursing professionals to gain a recognised postgraduate qualification
Specific topics relevant to nurses in today’s health care settings
The aim of the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Professional Nursing blended learning programme is to provide an accessible, innovative, flexible and practice-orientated sustainable programme that will attract and retain nurses who will continue to work as nurses within an integrated health service. The graduates of the programme will develop an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and innovative practice to practice at a higher level of capability as independent, autonomous and expert nurses.
On completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Professional Nursing, the graduate will be able to:
Generate an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and attributes for delivering evidence based expanded professional practice.
Develop autonomy, leadership and negotiation skills in order to advance clinical, risk and ethical decisions at advanced professional practice level.
Critically evaluate knowledge and nursing science that will actively contribute to the professional body of knowledge.
Critically utilise e-technology and e-health platforms to inform all aspects of personal and professional development.
Develop leadership capacity in the context of current structural and professional change in the Irish health service
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Stage 1 Semester 1:
The Fundamentals of Professional Practice (10 ECTS)
Leadership and Decision Making for Advanced Practice (10 ECTS)
Stage 1 Semester 2:
Advanced Practice in Person-centered, Integrated Care (10 ECTS)
Research met...
Hide-Stage 1 Semester 1:
The Fundamentals of Professional Practice (10 ECTS)
Leadership and Decision Making for Advanced Practice (10 ECTS)
Stage 1 Semester 2:
Advanced Practice in Person-centered, Integrated Care (10 ECTS)
Research methods for evidence based practice (10 ECTS)
Stage 2 Semester 1:
Quality and Innovation (10 ECTS)
Stage 2 Semester 2 (Elective Modules):
Advanced Comprehensive Health Assessment (10 ECTS)
OR
Transforming Professional Practice Through Reflection (10 ECTS)
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| Number of Credits |
60 credits @ Level 9 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Those graduating from the PostGraduate Diploma in professional nursing will have opportunities to advance a career in clinical or management posts.
Students may progress to the MSc in Science in Nursing Practice (90 ECTS) |
| Further Enquiries |
Dr. Geraldine O’Connor (Head of Part time Section, School of Health and Science)
Phone: +353 42 9370200
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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