Nursing - Older Person

The overall aim of the programme is to provide registered nurses with the opportunity to enhance previously acquired professional education and develop critical inquiry, knowledge and skills, attributes and competencies in preparation for developing roles within older person nursing. 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. Be a registered nurse on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. 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. If you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, see Other Entry Considerations below.