New Course. MSc in Professional Nursing. South East Technological University.

Applications are now being accepted for the MSc in Professional Nursing at SETU.

This blended, part-time programme is ideal for nurses working in a clinical area that wish to advance their practice and career.

https://www.setu.ie/courses/master-of-science-in-professional-nursing

This Master of Science 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 practice-orientated sustainable educational experience that will attract and retain nurses who will work within an integrated health service.

Unique Features

  • Fully approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
  • HSE staff may be eligible to apply for funding to their local NMPDU
  • Delivered via a blend of online and face-to-face delivery to allow greater flexibility to learners

Delivery

  • The blended programme is delivered on a part time basis over two academic years
  • 1 contact day per week:
  • Online approx. 9 days per semester
  • Onsite approx. 3 days per semester one day every 4th week

Modules

Semester 1

  • The Fundamentals of Professional Practice
  • Leadership and Clinical Decision Making for Advanced Practice

Semester 2

  • Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice
  • Advanced Practice in Person-centred Integrated Care

Semester 3

  • Quality and Innovation
  • *Advanced Comprehensive HealthAssessment
  • *Transforming Practice through Reflection

* Elective Module

Semester 3 & 4

  • Generating Evidence for the Healthcare Setting

Entry

To be eligible for this programme applicants must:

  • Be a registered Nurse with NMBI
  • Be currently employed in health care provision
  • Hold a level 8 qualification

*Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the SETU Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course.

Basic IT skills are essential to complete this programme.

Applicants may be interviewed.

Opportunity

The programme provides the nurse with a broad based educational experience to practice at an advanced level.

Completion of this programme will enhance your career opportunities allowing greater potential for career progression.

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Mr. David Delaney
David is the newly elected Secretary. He currently works in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick. David graduated from the University of Tasmania in Australia and started his career in cardiac care. From there he worked in the Intensive care units of the Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania, the Royal Prince Alfred, Sydney, St. James Hospital, Dublin and University Hospital Limerick. He is currently a Clinical Skills Facilitator in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick. He has previously studied a postgraduate diploma in Intensive Care Nursing with NUI Galway and is currently in his dissertation year of this Masters in Advanced Nursing Care also with NUI Galway. David will be a registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner once his MSc is complete. David also holds a position on the student subgroup of the International Council of Nurses NP/APN network.