Nursing - Waterford

The MSc in Professional Nursing is a National programme that is fully approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).



Its aim is to provide an accessible, innovative, flexible and practiceorientated sustainable educational experience that will attract and retain nurses who will work within an integrated health service. It is delivered via a blend of online and face-to-face delivery to allow greater flexibility to learners.



The programme provides the nurse with a broad based educational experience to practice at an advanced level. HSE staff may be eligible to apply for funding to their local NMPDU. The course is underpinned by an enquiry and practice based curriculum model that addresses the individual needs of the student while supporting practice development in service.

Modules

Fundamentals of Professional Practice

Leadership and Clinical Decision Making for Advanced Practice

Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice

Advanced Practice in Person-centred Integrated Care

Quality and Innovation



Elective Modules

Advanced Comprehensive Health Assessment

Transforming Practice through Reflection

Generating Evidence for the Healthcare Setting

Registered Nurse with NMBI. Currently employed in health care provision. Hold aLlevel 8 qualification.

2 YEARS – PART-TIME

1 contact day per week: online approx. 9 days per semester; onsite approx. 3 days per semester

Start Date: September 2024