About

The aim of the 90 credit blended learning Master of Science in Professional Nursing programme is to provide an accessible, innovative, flexible sustainable programme that will attract and retain nurses who will continue to work as nurses within an integrated health service. The programme will enhance professional practice, patient safety, and the education, administration and research capacity of the learner.

The graduates of the programme will develop an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and innovation to practice at a higher level of capability as independent, autonomous and expert nurses across the health care continuum.

Course Delivery

• Online one day weekly x 3 weeks
• Onsite every 4th week at your nearest college

The programme will be delivered using a blended learning approach that combines online synchronous and asynchronous delivery and activities, with a number of modules that include face to face sessions. This means that the student can link into online classes remotely. It is anticipated that students will be required to attend classes for a face to face session every four weeks. Live sessions can also be recorded. This programme is hosted on Thursdays each week in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

The Nursing Department at MTU offers two purpose built bright, open-plan Clinical Skills Laboratories, providing versatile spaces that can adapt to various skill/simulation scenario set-ups (link to Clinical Skills lab). The clinical skills teaching will consist of the inter-disciplinary team consisting of a network of clinical experts established through the development of undergraduate and practice based previous programmes.

Cost

€10,800. Instalment payment plans in place. This course will be delivered subject to sufficient numbers and uptake.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to be:

• Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
• BSc (Hons) or equivalent NFQ Level 8 qualification in nursing or cognate discipline with a minimum 2.2 award classification

For Non-EU applicants:

• Registered nurse professional status in Ireland or another country.
• Minimum 2.2 award classification in BSc (Hons) or equivalent NFQ Level 8 qualification in nursing.
• A sufficient level of English to study in Higher Education (see https://www.ittralee.ie/en/InformationFor/International/LanguageRequirements/ for further information)

The programme will be delivered using a blended learning approach that combines online synchronous and asynchronous delivery and activities, with a number of modules that include face to face sessions. This means that the student can link into online classes remotely. It is anticipated that student will be required to attend classes for face to face session every four weeks. Live sessions can be recorded.

The Nursing Department at MTU offers two purpose built bright, open-plan Clinical Skills Laboratories, providing versatile spaces that can adapt to various skill/simulation scenario set-ups (link to Clinical Skills lab). The clinical skills teaching will consist of the inter-disciplinary team consisting of a network of clinical experts established through the development of undergraduate and practice based previous programmes.

Successful graduates 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.

Attainment of an MSc in Professional Nursing in today’s health care environment provides national and international recognition and eligibility to apply for higher level clinical, educational, leadership/management roles within healthcare organisations which are increasingly identifying job specifications with essential or desirable characteristics for the applicant to have attained a Master’s degree.