The aim of the blended learning special purpose award is to enable registered nurses to develop an advanced level of theoretical knowledge, competencies and skills to undertake a comprehensive health assessment in practice.
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
Blended delivery over 1 semester with 1 contact day per week:
Online approx. 9 days per semester
Onsite approx. 3 days per semester one day every 4th week
This 10 credit special purpose award will support students to
Undertake a comprehensive Advanced Health Assessment
Integrate and synthesize knowledge of altered homeostasis
Develop skills in order to make accurate clinical judgements
Describe anatomical and physiological organ systems
Develop strategies for Enhancing Interdisciplinary Collaboration
To be eligible for this programme applicants must:
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 course.
Applicants may be interviewed.
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Nursing
MSc in Professional Nursing
This course provides the learner with the opportunity to undertake Level 9 education and advance their clinical practice, knowledge and skills. Its content supports the Department of Health’s (2019) policy on the development of nursing and midwifery graduates towards roles as Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioners.
