General Information
The B.Sc.Nursing (General) is a full-time four year degree
offered by the Department of Nursing and Midwifery,
University of Limerick in conjunction with the Health Service
ExecutiveWest (Limerick, Clare and Tipperary North).On
successful completion of the programme students will be able
to present for registration with An Bord Altranais and practise
as a Registered General Nurse (R.G.N.).The Department of
Nursing and Midwifery has received approval fromAn Bord
Altranais for the programme.
The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge,
skills and attitudes required to become confident, analytical and
reflective practitioners who are able to make maximum use of
resources, including research, in their day-to-day practice.The
overall aim of the programme is to facilitate the development
of an individual who is able to practice nursing, based on a
sound knowledge and understanding of factors affecting the
health and wellbeing of those who require care.This
knowledge will be acquired through study of nursing, biological
sciences, social sciences and related disciplines.
Course Structure
The Programme is offered full time over four years. The
curriculum encompasses the development of theory and
practice simultaneously, with the programme structured as
follows:
- 69 weeks Theory
- 45 weeks un-rostered Clinical Placement
- 36 weeks Internship
The University offers a number ofAccess places on all university
courses for socio-economically disadvantaged students. Financial
documentation in support of each application is required.
Potential applicants should make advance contact with theAccess
Office, telephone 061 213104.
Nursing is a demanding profession both physically and
emotionally. Successful applicants must be of good health and
have the ability to achieve the required competencies of a nurse.
Offers of places on the nursing programmes are subject to
satisfactory completion of a health declaration/medical
assessment and vaccination programme.
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CH4901
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Science Foundation1, Chemistry, Biochemistry
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NS4202
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Biological Sciences 2,Anatomy, Physiology and Embryology
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& Physics for Nursing & Midwifery
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SN4201
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Social Sciences 1, Introduction to Psychology
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NS4002
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Science Foundation 2, Genetics
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NS4201
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Biological Sciences 1,Anatomy & Physiology
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SN4202
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Social Sciences 2, Sociology of Health and Illness
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NS4211
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The Art and Science of Nursing
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NS4212
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Communication & Therapeutic Relationships
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NS4221
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Adult Nursing Care
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NS4222
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Respiratory & Circulatory Nursing
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CP4001
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Clinical Placement 1
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CP4002
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Clinical Placement 2
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NS4203
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Biological Sciences 3,A&P, Pathophysiology
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NS4022
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Pharmacology for Nurses & Midwives
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NS3201
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Microbiology, Immunology & Infection Control
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PI4024
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Philosophy & Ethics in Health Studies
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NS4213
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Principles of Nutrition for Nursing
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NS4204
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Research for Nurses & Midwives
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NS4013
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Health Studies
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NS4214
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Endocrine & Reproductive Nursing
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NS4223
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Renal & Gastroenterology Nursing
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NS4224
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Neurological, Sensory and Musculo-skeletal Nursing
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CP4003
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Clinical Placement 3
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CP4004
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Clinical Placement 4
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NS4016
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Project 1
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CP4006
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Clinical Placement 6
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LA4205
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Nursing & Midwifery & the Law
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MG4904
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Managing in the Health Service
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NS4205
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Maternity, Paediatric & Older Person Nursing
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NS4215
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Specialised Nursing Care
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CP4005
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Clinical Placement 5
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NS4024
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Introduction to the Principles & Nature of Teaching & Learning for Nurses & Midwives
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NS4006
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Internship
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NS4107
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Internship
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CP4007
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Clinical Placement 7
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NS4026
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Project 2
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Elective 1: Specialised Therapies for Nursing
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NS4208
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Music in Nursing and Healthcare
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NS4218
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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
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NS4228
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Pain Management
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Elective 2: Nursing Practice
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NS4238
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Nursing Assessment & Diagnosis
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NS4014
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Childhood & Adolescent Mental Health
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NS4248
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Critical Care Nursing
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Entry Requirements
Applicants for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (General) must: Have obtained in the established Leaving Certificate a
minimum grade of C3 in two Higher Level papers and a minimum grade of D3 in four Ordinary or Higher Level papers including: English, Irish or another Language, Mathematics, A Laboratory Science subject (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry
[Joint] or Agricultural Science) OR Have second level qualifications equivalent to the above.
Enquiries about the methods of evaluation of results of examinations and qualifications other than the Republic of Ireland Leaving
Certificate Examination should be addressed to the Admissions Office of UL.
Additional Entry: FETAC places will be made available on a competitive basis to students who satisfy the following requirements for
entry: Pass on any one of the following FETAC Level 5 Certificates:
- DCHSN Nursing Studies
- DCHSX Community and Health Services
- DHSXX Healthcare Support
Distinctions (i.e.> 80%) in 5 modules in the FETAC Level 5 qualification which must include:
- D20001 Anatomy and Physiology And
- D20012 Introduction to Nursing And
- D20032 Human Growth and Development OR
- C20006 Biology
Career Prospects
As our health services are constantly developing,
nurses play a major contribution in developing and
enhancing care to patients in acute and community
settings.This programme provides graduates with the
knowledge and experience to contribute effectively in
Community and Health Care Services. General nurses
may progress their careers through advanced nursing
studies, allowing them to assume roles as clinical nurse
specialists and advanced nurse practitioners, as well as
roles in nursing education and research.
