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.
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.
Delivery of the programme includes a blend of keynote lectures, learner- led seminars, self-directed independent learning and interactive learning. Nurse participants will learn with, from and about other professionals through shared modules.
All relevant Institute 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 Institute. A wide range of library facilities and database access provide the information resources for successful course completion.
Registration as a nurse with Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) and BSc (Hons) in Nursing or an allied subject a minimum of a 2.2 honours or equivalent.
Total programme cost is €6,735.