Programme Details

The following is a brief description of programmes. Further details are available from the School Office or the relevant Programme Co-ordinator.

You can also obtain information about programmes from the College Calendar and Book of Modules or the College and School web site.

BSc Nursing Established 2002

The School offers a four year BSc. Programme, options include general, psychiatric and intellectual disability nursing.

These programmes are run in conjunction with the H.S.E Southern Region, the Mercy University Hospital and the South Infirmary/Victoria University Hospital, Bon Secours Hospital and COPE Foundation.

Successful completion leads to registration as a nurse with An Bord Altranais as a General Nurse, Psychiatric

Nurse or Intellectual Disability Nurse.

Lecturer/Programme Director Dr. Harry Gijbels

BSc Nursing Studies Established 1995

This course consists of an Access Year and Degree Year, leads to a BSc Nursing Studies. The course runs over the academic year.

Candidates who hold the Diploma in Nursing or equivalent may apply for exemption (on application) from the Access Year.

Students on the programme are registered general, psychiatric or intellectual disability nurses.

Midwives, paediatric nurses and public health nurses also undertake this programme.

The Access Year is offered only where sufficient numbers apply for the programme.

Lecturer/Programme Co-ordinators

Access Year Bridie McCarthy

Degree Year M. Hughes, Dr. J. McCarthy and M. Tyrrell

Post Graduate Diploma in Midwifery Established 1998

This two year programme is available to registered general nurses with six months experience.

The programme leads to registration with An Bord Altranais as a Registered Midwife (RM) and is provided in partnership with H.S.E. Southern Region, College of Midwifery and the Unified Maternity Services.

Lecturer/Programme Co-ordinator Rhona O'Connell

Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Nursing Established 1994

A one year course for registered nurses and registered midwives with a minimum of two years' practice experience.

The overall aim of this Post Graduate Diploma is to develop informed and skilled practitioners in public health nursing.

The programme is run in collaboration with community services and leads to registration as a Public Health Nurse with An Bord Altranais.

Lecturer/Programme Co-ordinator Patricia O'Dwyer

Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing - Critical CareEstablished 2000

A one year course leading to a Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Cardiac & Intensive Care or Accident & Emergency) is available to nurses working in these areas.

The programme is run in collaboration with a number of health care agencies.

Lecturer/Programme Co-ordinators Mary O'Donoghue, Mark Tyrrell

Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing-Peri-operative Established 2001

This is a one year-course leading to a Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Peri-operative).

This course is open to registered general nurses with a minimum of two years post registration experience and at least twelve months experience in peri-operative nursing.

The programme is provided in collaboration with a number of health care agencies.

Lecturer/Programme Co-ordinator Mairin O'Mahony

Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing- Gerontological Established 2001

This one year course is offered for nurses who are involved in care of the elderly.

The programme is operated in collaboration with a number of health care agencies.

Lecturer/Programme Co-ordinator Theresa Wills /Jill Murphy

Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing - Acute and Enduring Mental Health Problems (Mental Health Nursing) Established 2003

This one-year programme is available to Registered Psychiatric Nurses with a minimum of two years clinical experience.

The course is provided in collaboration with the HSE Southern Region

Lecturer/Programme Co-Ordinator Teresa Tuohy

Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing- Neonatology Established 2004

This interdisciplinary one-year programme is available to Registered Nurses with a minimum of six months clinical experience in neonatology.

The course is provided in collaboration with the H.S.E. Southern Region.

Lecturer/Programme Co-Ordinator Lucille Bradfield

Post Graduate Diploma in Neonatology (for Registered Doctors)

This interdisciplinary programme is offered in conjunction with the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health.

Lecturer/Programme Co-Ordinator Professor T. Ryan Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing - Multiple and Complex Disabilities (intellectual Disability) Established 2005

This one-year programme is available to Nurses Registered in Intellectual Disability Nurses with a minimum of two years clinical experience.

The course is provided in collaboration with the HSE Southern Region

Lecturer/Programme Co-Ordinator Caroline Dalton

MSc in Nursing Studies Established 1999

This course is offered with two pathways over two years - clinical practice and nursing education.

On successful completion of the later strand students will be entitled to apply for registration with

An Bord Altranais for entry to the tutors' division of the professional registrar.

Lecturer/Programme Co-ordinators Dr. Josephine Hegarty Dr. Tom Andrews

MSc in Nursing

An MSc by Research only is also available as a one-year full time course or two years part time.

Lecturer/Programme Co-ordinator John Sweeney

PhD

Contact Professor McCarthy for details

Professional Registration

Students, who successfully complete;

BSc Nursing (General, Psychiatric, Mental Handicap)
Post Graduate Diploma in Midwifery
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Nursing MSc.
Nursing Studies (Education)

are eligible for professional registration with An Bord Altranais. Details are available from Programme Co-ordinators.

Registered nurses and midwives may also apply to An Bord Altranais to have approved pre-registration and post-registration qualifications and relevant academic awards recorded in the Register.

Contact An Bord Altranais for details.