Nursing - Professional Nursing - Letterkenny

The programme provides nurses 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 qualified, experienced nurses and midwives who wish to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies.

What will I study?

Modules:

Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice

The Fundamentals of Professional Practice (Nursing)

Leadership and Clinical Decision Making for Advanced Practice

Advanced Practice in Person-centered Integrated Care

Quality and Innovation

Generating Evidence for the Healthcare Setting

Applicants must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and hold a BSc (Hons) or equivalent NFQ Level 8 qualification in nursing or cognate discipline at 2nd class honours award level.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

2 years part-time, blended delivery.



Study Hours

3 lecture days per module. 13 hours self directed learning weekly.



On-Campus Attendance

Attendance is required at the Letterkenny Campus for 3 lecture days per module, with 2 modules delivered per semester.