Nursing - Diabetes Nursing

Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

The programme is aimed at advancing the range, breadth and depth of professional knowledge and skills in the care of persons presenting with diabetes.

This programme can be taken over 2 years on a part-time basis. The academic year runs from September to May and is broken down into two trimesters. Assessments are varied (assignments/short examination questions/MCQ/case presentation/practical examination) and occur at intervals throughout and at the end of the trimesters.

Core Modules:

Nursing Knowledge Philosophy and Practice (Autumn Trimester)
Research Methods Applied to Healthcare (Spring Trimester)

Specialist Modules:

Specialist 1 Diabetes Care (Autumn Trimester)
Specialist 2 Diabetes Care (Spring Trimester)
Specialist 3 Diabetes Care (Spring Trimester)
Clinical Practicum (Diabetes Care) (Full Year)
Students who are taking the programme part-time over two years will take the core modules in year 1 and specialist modules in year 2.

The approximate number of days required for the specialist modules 1,2,& 3 is as follows: 10 days in trimester one and 13 days in trimester two.

- All applicants must hold a primary degree in Nursing or Midwifery or equivalent and be engaged in relevant clinical practice with an appropriate client group

- All applicants must be entered onto the appropriate division of the Nurses/Midwives Register maintained by the NMBI

Specific requirements
- All applicants must have a minimum of one year's post-registration experience, including at least six months caring for people with diabetes

- Candidates must be employed in the clinical environment caring for people with diabetes prior to commencing the course and for the duration of the course

- Candidates who are not employed full time in a diabetes setting are advised to secure clinical exposure to general adult clinics in order to achieve all learning outcomes.

- Other criteria to be used in the assessment of the application include number of years of experience, and evidence of ongoing professional development?

- For those applicants not working in a general adult setting, it is vital that the applicant ensures that they arrange access to general adult clinics, in their own hospital or in a parent hospital

(PLACES ON THIS PROGRAMME ARE LIMITED AND ARE OFFERED ON A ROLLING BASIS).

Documents Required

ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE APPLICATIONS CAN BE REVIEWED

Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant

Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of NMBI registration

Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body

Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport

Signed Declaration Form by Employer

Completed Professional Reference Form

Nurse applicants: Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee

Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

Garda Vetting is required for this programme. If you receive and accept an offer for the programme, you will automatically receive details of the vetting procedure

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL may be granted in respect of individual modules if applicants can demonstrate that the modules' learning outcomes have been achieved through prior credentialled or experiential learning. In some cases, where an applicant does not meet the prerequisites for entry to a programme, an RPL application may be considered. Further information can be found in respect of this here.

Closing Date: July 30th 2022

PLEASE NOTE - THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION DOCUMENTS IS JULY 30th

ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE APPLICATIONS CAN BE REVIEWED

Original transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant

Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of NMBI registration

Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body

Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport

Signed Declaration Form by Employer

Completed Professional Reference Form

Nurse applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination
Form signed by the nominee

Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

Garda Vetting is required for this programme. Once you submit an application, you will automatically receive details of the vetting procedure

Applications are made online through UCD Applications. ?Applicants may be required to undertake an interview (either face-to-face or via telecommunication) as part of the admission process.

Please note that all applicants are required to pay a €50 application fee. Your application cannot be processed fully unless the application fee has been paid.

1 Year

Next Intake: September 2020

Careers/where can I go?
The Graduate Diploma in Diabetes Care provides you with the comprehensive knowledge and skills required to manage a defined case load, working unsupervised and using specialist diabetes nursing/midwifery skills to assess the needs of the person with diabetes and to plan, implement, document and evaluate care. Many graduates also proceed to assume CNM/Educational/Clinical Facilitator roles.