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Nursing - Children's Nursing

University College Dublin

Course code
X895
Level
Level 8
Award
Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
National University of Ireland
Duration
1 year full-time. Delivery: On Campus.

Programme summary

This programme will build upon your existing nursing knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional values, enhancing your ability to care for infants, children and young people, and their families, within a variety of paediatric healthcare settings.

Entry requirements

All applicants must

  • Registered with NMBI as RGN/RPN/RNID
  • 6 months relevant nursing experience within the last 2 years up to and including 1st April of the year of application
  • Students who have English as a second language must satisfy the English language requirements of the university to be eligible to apply Please Note: If your preference is to be a student of UCD (partnered with CHI at Crumlin) there is an essential requirement that you must have undertaken a Level 8 Research Module (either stand alone or as part of a level 8 programme) Please Note: If English is not your native language, unless you have completed your primary degree through English in an English-speaking country, an English language qualification is required for all programmes. Please refer to: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/policiesandgeneralregulations/generalrequirements/minimumenglishlanguagerequirements/ here for more details. Desirable Criteria: · Experience working with or caring for children and families · Awareness of professional and paediatric issues · Management of clinical risk and quality issues · Experience of research-based practice and audit Documents required:
  • Copy of current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland P.I.N.
  • Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport.

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