Nursing - Dementia Care

This programme is designed for registered Nurses to respond to the need for increased awareness, understanding and enhancement of services to foster an enriched model of living for persons with dementia. Students are required to be working in a practice setting with persons with dementia for the duration of the programme. Successful completion of year 1 (Graduate Diploma) will provide students with the academic qualifications necessary to be considered for Clinical Nurse Specialist posts. Successful completion of year 2 (MSc) will provide students with the academic qualifications to be considered for Advanced Nursing Practice posts.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline. You must be a registered nurse on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. You must be engaged in practice as a registered nurse for at least one year. Students are expected to work in a practice setting throughout the programme. Garda clearance is required.