Overview

On completion of the programme the student will:

• Utilise evidence to inform nursing practice in monitoring co-ordinating and   managing care.
• Critically review current innovations and developments within nursing.
• Utilise a knowledge base consistent with that of the profession, and which   incorporates the standards of professional groups.
• Critically   appraise strategies to promote, maintain and restore health in relevant care groups.
• Critically evaluate, generate and conduct research that will incorporate evidence-based practice in nursing.
• Critically evaluate the role of specialist and advanced practice in nursing.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams in the provision of quality outcomes.
• Critically appraise international, national and local policy strategies that are relevant to   advancing nursing roles.
• Discuss factors that influence practice and theoretical knowledge at specialist/advanced practice levels.

Contact Details

Course Director
Maureen O'Connor
Department of Nursing & Midwifery,
University of Limerick, Limerick
Telephone: 00 353 61 234129
E-mail:maureen.oconnor@ul.ie
Website: www.nm.ul.ie

Graduate Profile

Palliative Care Nursing

Programme Content

In year 1 students undertake a total of 8 modules described below. In year 2 all students will complete one additional research module and a dissertation

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally possess a 2h2 Primary Degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) and have been engaged in practice as a Registered Nurse for at least two years. Those who do not meet the normal academic requirements will also be considered. For those applicants, they will be expected to provide evidence that they can study at postgraduate level. These candidates will be required to submit a written assignment and may be required to attend for interview.

All students must be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland and demonstrate proof of access to relevant practice placements.
The MSc programme will be offered over two years with the option of an exit award on completion of year 1 (Graduate Diploma). Students can opt to continue to year 2 for the MSc award.

What to Include with your Application

• Qualification transcripts and/or certificates/awards (and English language translation if applicable)
• English language qualifications if English is not your first language
• Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland registration certificate
• Recognised Prior Learning Application (if you do not meet the normal entry requirements)
• A copy of your birth certificate (long document)

Recognised Prior Learning will also be considered for those applicants that do not meet hhe normal entry requirements.

English Language Requirements

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 one of the criteria below (no longer than  two years prior to application):

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:

Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved

• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based)
• IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5* for Business, Arts, Humanities or Education programmes. Minimum score of 6.0* for Science, Engineering, Informatics or Electronics programmes *with no less than 6 in any one component.
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.