Nursing - General Nursing

Ensure individuals and communities enjoy the best health possible. Nursing is the professional practice of protection and promotion of health and independence, the prevention of illness, the facilitation of healing and the alleviation of suffering through diagnosis and evidence based treatment modalities. Nursing also involves acting as an advocate in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations and assisting individuals, families and groups in a professional, caring and empathic manner.

General Entry Requirements Applicants must present a minimum of 6 Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade O6/H7, which must include Mathematics and English or Irish. In addition, applicants must present at least 2 subjects at Grade H5. Additional Requirements Minimum of O6 or H7 in Mathematics PLUS minimum of O6 or H7 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science. Garda Vetting Garda vetting is a requirement for all nursing students, who throughout their training have supervised access to vulnerable population groups. You must successfully pass the Garda vetting process in order to complete the process of registration.