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Nursing - Specialist Nursing

Dublin City University

Course code
DC778
Level
Level 9
Award
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
Dublin City University
Duration
2 years part-time, blended learning.

Programme summary

Are you a qualified nurse or dual qualified midwife keen to expand your specialist expertise and advance your nursing career?

Entry requirements

DC778 - MSc in Specialist Nursing (Adult Chronic Disease Management) Applicants will typically hold a (NFQ) Level 8 Honours Degree with a H2.2 or equivalent. Candidates will generally hold a primary degree in a relevant discipline. In addition, candidates must: be currently registered in one of the following four divisions of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI: General Nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Intellectual Disability Nursing or Children’s Nursing. Have a minimum of 12 months post registration experience, which should be 12 months full-time experience OR 24 months at minimum of 19.5 FTE. Be currently employed in the specialist area/setting and provide written evidence, using this template, from their line manager that they will be supported in completing the minimum required hours of practice, including the clinical practicum. Applicants must be employed for a minimum of 19.5 hours per week or 0.5 FTE. DC778 - MSc in Specialist Nursing (Women's Health) Applicants will typically hold a (NFQ) Level 8 Honours Degree with a H2.2 or equivalent. Candidates will generally hold a primary degree in a relevant discipline. This must be a primary degree of nursing In addition, candidates must: be currently registered in one of the following divisions of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI: General Nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Intellectual Disability Nursing; Children’s Nursing, Midwifery. Have a minimum of 12 months post registration experience, which should be 12 months full-time experience OR 24 months at minimum of 19.5 FTE. Be currently employed in the specialist area/setting and provide written evidence, using this template, from their line manager that they will be supported in completing the minimum required hours of practice, including the clinical practicum. Applicants must be employed for a minimum of 19.5 hours per week or 0.5 FTE.

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