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.
- Demonstrate the critical thinking skills and ethical decision-making required for specialist/advanced practice in nursing care.
- Critically evaluate the use of psychosocial interventions in mental health care.
- Critically discuss the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Advanced Nurse Practitioners in the monitoring, coordination and management of individuals experiencing mental health problems
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
Programme Content
In year one students undertake a total of 8 modules described below. In year 2 all students will complete one additional research module and a dissertation.
| (Year 1) | (Year 2) |
Semester 1
Health Research - Methodology, Concepts of Specialist and Advanced Practice. Practice Placement 1, Theories of Psychosocial Assessment and Care | Semesters 3 and 4
Health Research - Methods, Dissertation 1, Dissertation 2
The dissertation will comprise a substantial project of 20.000 words (+/- 10%). Students must obtain a minimum Grade of C3 in their dissertation. The work must meet the conditions of ethical research requirements. |
Semester 2
Healthcare Policy and Reform, Practice Placement 2, Psychosocial Interventions | |
Elective Modules
Students will select one Module from a range of the following Elective Modules to be taken in Semester 2. Not all Modules may be offered in any year.
Health Promotion in Nursing/Midwifery Practice, Consultancy in Nursing / Midwifery
Trans-cultural Care, Therapeutic Engagement, Complementary Therapies in Healthcare Practice | |
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 two for the MSc award.
What to Include with Your Application
- Full degree transcript and certificates/awards (including English 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 the 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.
