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University College Dublin: Emergency Nursing (Children)
| Institution | University College Dublin View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | UCD School of Medicine |
| Web | www.ucd.ie/global |
| internationalenquiries@ucd.ie | |
| Telephone | +353 1 716 8500 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Graduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing(Children) programme runs in partnership with UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, and Children Health Ireland. This programme aims to build upon and advance the emergency nurse’s repertoire of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional values. This programme will build on your existing knowledge and skills in caring for infants, children and young people within the paediatric emergency care settings. This training will enhance advanced knowledge of the nursing staff working in the paediatric emergency settings and enable them to utilise a range of therapeutic interventions and enhance their ability to review differing approaches and trends in the care and treatment of infants, children, young people and their families in paediatric emergency settings.
GradDip
| Level | NFQ Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Registered with NMBI as a Registered General Nurse* or registered Children’s Nurse. Have at least 12 month’s experience in emergency nursing care. Currently employed in an ED where children also attend. Other criteria include previous experience and evidence of ongoing professional development. Every application is reviewed on an individual basis – extra clinical placements may be required. *If you are an RGN - you must identify a Preceptor/Mentor in your own clinical site who has an RCN qualification/who has completed a Higher/Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Emergency Nursing. Documents Required Transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of NMBI registration Nurse applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body Photocopy of Birth Certificate or photocopy of Personal Page of Passport Signed Declaration Form by Employer Completed Professional Reference Form Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) RPL may be granted in respect of individual modules if applicants can demonstrate that the modules' learning outcomes have been achieved through prior credentialled or experiential learning. In some cases, where an applicant does not meet the prerequisites for entry to a programme, an RPL application may be considered. |
Fees
| EU | 9670 Euros for per year |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 18480 Euros for per year |
| Level | NFQ Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Registered with NMBI as a Registered General Nurse* or registered Children’s Nurse. Have at least 12 month’s experience in emergency nursing care. Currently employed in an ED where children also attend. Other criteria include previous experience and evidence of ongoing professional development. Every application is reviewed on an individual basis – extra clinical placements may be required. *If you are an RGN - you must identify a Preceptor/Mentor in your own clinical site who has an RCN qualification/who has completed a Higher/Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Emergency Nursing. Documents Required Transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant Nurse applicants: A current photocopy of NMBI registration Nurse applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body Photocopy of Birth Certificate or photocopy of Personal Page of Passport Signed Declaration Form by Employer Completed Professional Reference Form Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) RPL may be granted in respect of individual modules if applicants can demonstrate that the modules' learning outcomes have been achieved through prior credentialled or experiential learning. In some cases, where an applicant does not meet the prerequisites for entry to a programme, an RPL application may be considered. |
Fees
| EU | 4990 Euros for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 9380 Euros for Year 1 |
| EU | 4820 Euros for Year 2 |
| Non EU | 9090 Euros for Year 2 |
University College Dublin
Why UCD?
University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. Ranked in the top 1% of institutions worldwide, in the overall 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCD was named 181 in the world.
UCD, Ireland’s Global University, is Ireland’s largest university. Established in 1854, the university has a student body of over 38,000 students with more than 9,500 international students drawn from 152 countries. UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with over 12,000 graduate students; almost a quarter of whom are graduate research students.
Students are attracted to UCD by the strength …
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