Nursing - Professional Nursing

The Masters of Science in Professional Nursing will be offered to qualified, experienced nurses 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.



Who Should Apply?

This programme is suitable for Registered Nurses.

Course Content



Comprehensive Advanced Health Assessment: Integrate and synthesize knowledge of altered homeostasis

Develop skills in order to make accurate clinical judgements

Anatomical and physiological organ systems

Strategies for enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration

Minimum Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this programme applicants must: ? Be 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.



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.



Applicants may be interviewed

Applications will open in late Spring 2023



You should apply using the DkIT Postgraduate Application form below. Applicants should include an up-to-date CV and a copy of professional body registration.



Please submit the following documents with your application and email them to admissions@dkit.ie.



Completed Application Form

An up-to-date CV

Copy of Professional Body Registration

1 - 2 Years



Course Delivery

This programme will be delivered via a blend of face-to-face and online delivery.

Career Opportunities

The programme provides the nurse with a broad based educational experience to practice at an advanced level.