find your perfect postgrad program
Search our Database of 30,000 Courses
Trinity College Dublin: Nursing - Advanced Practice
| Institution | Trinity College Dublin |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
| Web | https://www.tcd.ie |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Overview
This course prepares suitably qualified, experienced nurses, who wish to pursue a career as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, to develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes. The course provides the student with a broad-based education experience incorporating the key concepts of person centred care, autonomy and empowerment, professional ethics, consultation and collaboration and professional leadership thus enabling them to practice at the highest professional standards across the spectrum of care.
Upon successful completion of this course the graduate will be eligible to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for registration as a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP).
Applicants who already hold a MSc in Nursing or MSc in Midwifery or a relevant subject may be eligible to exit at the end of year one with a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing - Advanced Practice (ANP)
Applicants who already hold a MSc in Nursing or MSc in Midwifery or relevant subject and who are already registered as Nurse Prescribers with NMBI and who otherwise meet the professional requirements may be eligible to complete a one year Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing-Advanced Practice (ANP); provided that the modules “Advanced Practice in the Clinical Practicum with defined pathways” and “Decisions Making, Nursing and Advanced Practice Professional Roles” modules have been successfully completed and 30 ECTS have been accumulated.
Structure and Delivery
Year One
Year One: Normally commences with a full week in September and thereafter generally one to two days per week for the remainder of the academic year.
A blended learning approach is utilised in the delivery of theoretical content which includes lectures, group discussions and self-directed learning. The assessment process is a combination of written and practical assignments. Students undertaking the M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip. (and P.Grad.Cert.) in Nursing-Advanced Practice (ANP) are required to work in their area of practice for a minimum of 500 hours during Year One. This clinical placement takes place under the supervision of an experienced senior clinician.
Year Two
Attendance at workshops and classes throughout the academic year.
A blended learning approach is utilised in the delivery of theoretical content which includes lectures, group discussions and self-directed learning. The assessment process is a
Course Content
Nursing-Advanced Practice (ANP) (M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.)
Year One
Prescribing Medicinal Products and Ionising Radiation (10 ECTS)
Advanced Health Assessment (10 ECTS)
Advanced Practice in the Clinical Practicum with defined pathways (20 ECTS)
Professional, Ethical, Legal and Communication Issues informing Nurse and Midwife Prescribing and Clinical Practicum (10 ECTS)
Decision Making, Nursing and Advanced Practice Professional Roles (10 ECTS)
Nursing-Advanced Practice (ANP) (M.Sc.)
Year Two
Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance (10 ECTS)
Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (10 ECTS)
Dissertation in Nursing (50 ECTS)
Course Content
Nursing-Advanced Practice (ANP) (M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.)
Year One
Prescribing Medicinal Products and Ionising Radiation (10 ECTS)
Advanced Health Assessment (10 ECTS)
Advanced Practice in the Clinical Practicum with defined pathways (20 ECTS)
Professional, Ethical, Legal and Communication Issues informing Nurse and Midwife Prescribing and Clinical Practicum (10 ECTS)
Decision Making, Nursing and Advanced Practice Professional Roles (10 ECTS)
Nursing-Advanced Practice (ANP) (M.Sc.)
Year Two
Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance (10 ECTS)
Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (10 ECTS)
Dissertation in Nursing (50 ECTS)
Key Facts
Masters in Science / Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing-Advanced Practice (ANP) (part-time)
DPTNM-ANED-3P09 Nursing-Advanced Practice (ANP) (part-time)
Duration: 2 years part time
For direct entry to the P.Grad.Cert. in Nursing-Advanced Practice (ANP), see course code DPCNM-to-be-confirmed
https://www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/fees-and-payments/assets/world/PG_2021_Fees_25.11.pdf
Advanced PgDip
Not what you are looking for?
Search our comprehensive database of postgrad programs.Postgraduate Bursary Opportunity with Postgrad.com
Are you studying as a PG student at the moment or have you recently been accepted on a postgraduate program? Apply now for one of our £2000 PGS bursaries.
Click here
