Advanced Practice (Nursing) - MSc Programme content
Key information
Key information
Complete full-time over two years. Taken on a part-time basis
Blended delivery – on campus and online
Six on-campus teaching days. Additional attendance may be required for assessment.
Modules taught during autumn, spring and summer semesters. You can click here for a schedule of lectures
As part of the clinical practicum modules, you will complete Nurse/Midwife Prescribing
Students who achieve a minimum QCA grade of 2.00 at the end of year one may progress to the second year for the MSc award
- Complete a systematic/integrated review at the end of the final semester
Modules with (M) beside them can be taken as independent micro-credentials.
Programme content - Year 1
Core modules
Health Research Methods and Methodology (M) (NS6036) develops an understanding of the social, political, ethical and personal context of the research process.
- Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance (NM6001) explores how to become a leader in promoting the delivery of quality and safety in meeting individual and population healthcare needs.
- Advanced Practice Decision Making for Health Professionals (NM6011) develops the expertise necessary to function as an advanced nurse/midwife practitioner.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
Professional, Ethical, Legal and Interprofessional Dimensions to Nurse/Midwife Prescribing and practicum (NS5251) critically examines professional accountability and responsibility governing the role of nurse/midwife prescribing.
- Drug Action and Prescribing and practicum (NS5261) enhances knowledge and skills necessary for nurse/midwife prescribing.
- Advanced Health Assessment (NM6002) develops advanced knowledge and skills to undertake a comprehensive health history and clinical assessment.
- Clinical Practicum 1 In Nurse/Midwife Prescribing (NS5281) supports the application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
Clinical Practicum 2 In Nurse/Midwife Prescribing (NS5282) provides a broad understanding of prescribing practice and interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team working.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Programme content - Year 2
Core modules
Dissertation 1 (NS6004) facilitates students to conduct work on a small-scale research project or systematic/integrated review.
- Advanced Practice Clinical Practicum (Nursing) 1 (NM6013) enables students to develop competence in the principles for advanced nursing practice. Develops clinical knowledge and practice at an advanced level within the student’s specific area of practice
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
Dissertation 2 (NS6005) facilitates students to conduct work on a small-scale research project or systematic/integrated review.
- Advanced Practice Clinical Practicum (Nursing) 2 (NM6014) enables students to develop competence in the principles for advanced nursing practice. Develops clinical knowledge and practice at an advanced level within the student’s specific area of practice
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
