Nursing - Kerry
Overview
The MSc in Nursing is constructed within the context of health, nursing and educational policy developments. These are congruent with the health based strategies of the Department of Health, with the professional based strategies of Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann, the previous National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery, the educational based strategies of Quality and Qualification Ireland. The programme facilitates professional planning and leadership for participants within clinical practice, within management, research and/or education.
Course Delivery
All relevant University facilities are available together with the purpose built Sólás building which has excellent discussion and lecture rooms, practical skills suites, interpersonal skills, and computing laboratories. Blackboard and Facebook discussion boards and web-based reusable learning objects contribute to evolving and dynamic teaching and learning facilities at the University. A wide range of library facilities and database access provide the information resources for successful course completion.
What will I study?
The aim of this MSc in Nursing is to develop postgraduates with an advanced level of theoretical knowledge, leadership and research skills in nursing. These skills will enable learners to become leaders in their designated fields of healthcare. The programme aims to enable graduates to provide expert knowledge in shaping current and future changes in nursing and health care services.
Subjects taught
Modules:
Semester: 1
Leadership
Nursing Theory
Transforming Professional Practice Through Reflection
Research Methodology and Project Design
Semester: 2
Dissertation Project
Ethical Judgement in Professional Leadership
Quality Improvement & Governance in Health and Social Care
Evidence Based Professional Practice
Entry requirements
Registration as a nurse with Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann. BSc (Hons) or equivalent NFQ Level 8 qualification in nursing or cognate discipline at 2nd class honours award level. For Non EU applicants please visit the international student page for the MSc in Nursing (international) for more detailed information on entry requirements.
Application dates
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications close Wednesday, 31st May 2023.
Apply to Admissions Office Kerry Campus.
Admissions Office
Munster Technological University
North Campus
Tralee
Co. Kerry
V92 HD4V
E: admissionsKerry@mtu.ie
Duration
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Post Course Info
Progression
The programme facilitates professional planning and leadership for participants within practice, management, research and education. Successful postgraduates should be capable of providing expert knowledge in shaping current and future changes in nursing and health care services and leaders in their designated fields.