Specialist Practice - Intensive Care

This course is designed to provide the student with the appropriate level of knowledge, clinical expertise, and technical skills necessary to function as a competent, effective and caring intensive care nursing practitioner. There is a strong commitment to research-based practice, and a focus on the development and integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical experience.

Admission Requirements Specialist Nursing strands: Admission to the strand will be subject to place availability. The entry criteria for this strand are: -Current registration on the appropriate nursing division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Active Register -Two years post-registration clinical experience since first registration -Twelve months experience (within the last two years) in the specialty in Ireland at the time of application. Candidates must also fulfil one of the following criteria: -An honours degree in nursing or a related discipline or equivalent professional and academic qualification or satisfy the selection committee that they have the academic ability to successfully complete the programme. Each student will be engaged in specific practice settings in Ireland relevant to each individual strand for the duration of the programme of study. Additional criteria may be required by individual Health Service Providers Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting, you can learn more at: https://www.tcd.ie/students/orientation/postgraduates/garda-vetting.php English Language Requirements All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page.