Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

What is in Nursing

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.

Information session will take place in the Sólás Building, Institute of Technology Tralee, North Campus, Dromtacker, Tralee V92 HD4V on Monday evening the 24th April 2017 at 6pm.


Why study in Nursing at IT, Tralee?

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.

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What are my career opportunities

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.

 

How is the course delivered

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.

What Facilities are available

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.

Entry Requirements

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.

Fees

Total programme cost is €6,735.

Progression

Nursing and associated discipline doctoral study



Contact

Department of Nursing and Health Care Studies,
Solas Building,
North Campus,
Institute of Technology, Tralee.

Telephone No. 066 7191695 E-mail: email