Nursing

Entry requirements

• A registered nurse/ midwife on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
• Students would normally possess a primary degree( Minimum 2.2) or show evidence of recognized prior learning (RPL) as outlined in the (RPL) policy of the University and Department of Nursing and Midwifery
• Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet criteria identified in the English Language qualifications set by the University of Limerick

The MSc Nursing/Midwifery will be offered as a full time programme but taken on a part time basis over two years with the option of an exit award on completion of year 1 (Graduate Diploma). Students can also opt to progress to year two for the MSc award having attained a minimum QCA of 2.00 at the end of year one

Standard Degree Applicants/ Include with your application

• Full degree transcript and certificates/awards (including English translation if applicable)
• English language qualifications ( Taken in the last 2 years,if English is not your first language)
• Copy of current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registration certificate
• A copy of birth certificate (Long Document)
• An application fee of €35 (electronically) or €40 Bankdraft/Cheque.

Recognized Prior Learning Applicants/ who do not meet standard entry requirements / Include with your application copy of birth certificate( Long Document)

• Copy of current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registration certificate
• 1000 word typed Recognized Prior Learning Statement
• Copies of all certificates or diploma’s as part of prior learning to date
• An application fee of €35 (electronically) or €40 Bankdraft/Cheque

Months of entry

September

Course content

The overall aim of the MSc in Nursing/Midwifery is to provide registered nurses/midwives with the opportunity to develop and enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to care for patients/clients to the highest professional standards across the health care continuum. The modules offered are grounded in a body of evidence-based knowledge that promotes excellence in nursing/midwifery practice.

On completion of the programme the student will be able to:

• Critically evaluate evidence underpinning and informing nursing/midwifery practice.
• Demonstrate the knowledge required for advancing nursing/midwifery practice.
• Critically examine the knowledge and skills of; reflection, critical thinking and analysis fundamental to the development and advancement of nursing/midwifery practice.
• Critically review current innovations and developments in promoting quality and safety in healthcare.
• Apply critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills required for advancing nursing/midwifery practice.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the research process.
• Critically evaluate leadership and management strategies for collaborative working in care provision.
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent learning activities in supporting personal and professional development.
• Demonstrate the ability of self-evaluation and appraisal.