| Course Name |
Nursing - Emergency Nursing |
| Course Provider |
ATU - Donegal Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
| Course Code |
113550 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ)
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Special Purpose |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Duration |
1 year, part-time. |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
-Registered general nurses-NMBI
-Currently employed in a HSE or HSE funded Emergency Department for the duration of the programme Also open to non-HSE staff working in an Emergency Department |
| Course Content |
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Emergency department nursing is a specialty where nurses need to be competent in caring for patients that present suddenly and acutely unwell. There is a need to develop additional clinical expertise among emergency nurses. Th...
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Emergency department nursing is a specialty where nurses need to be competent in caring for patients that present suddenly and acutely unwell. There is a need to develop additional clinical expertise among emergency nurses. This 6 month course aims to provide essential education and clinical skills required by nurses in line with best evidence based practice.
Courses will be offered once a year – commencing in January depending on demand. The course will be delivered over 26 weeks using a blended learning approach. This includes lectures, on-line learning and skills practice.
The theoretical aspect of this course is assessed through written assignments. The clinical component is assessed in practice via a Competency Development Workbook.
The Indicative course content includes: Triage in the Emergency Department; Non-life/limb threatening Injuries; Emergency Medicine Early Warning System (EMEWS); Tissue viability; Cardiovascular Assessment; Mental Health; Sepsis; Quality Improvement; The older person presenting with delirium and dementia; Stress management; and future development needs.
Professional Recognition
The Certificate in Emergency Nursing is a Level 8 Special Purpose Award. It is worth 20 ECTS.
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| Subjects Taught |
YEAR ONE
PROPOSED MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS
Emergency Medicine Foundation Mandatory 1
Clinical Placement Emergency Medicine Nursing Mandatory 1 |
| Number of Credits |
20 ECTS |
| 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 |
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186310 / +353(0)74 9186308 / +353(0)74 9186303
Head of Department Dr Louise McBride
Email: Louise.mcbride@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186308 |
| Location |
Letterkenny Campus |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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