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University College Dublin: Critical Care Nursing (Children)
| Institution | University College Dublin View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | UCD School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems |
| Web | www.ucd.ie/global |
| internationalenquiries@ucd.ie | |
| Telephone | +353 1 716 8500 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
A Graduate Diploma Critical Care Nursing (Children) will build on your existing knowledge and skills in caring for infants, children and young people within the paediatric intensive care setting. Possessing this advanced knowledge will enable you to utilise a range of therapeutic interventions, and enhance your ability to review differing approaches and trends in the care and treatment of infants, children and young people in paediatric critical care nursing.
The Graduate Diploma Critical Care Nursing (Children) programme aims to build upon and advance the registered nurse’s repertoire of knowledge, skills, attitudes and professional values, in order to prepare the nurse to assume the role of a nurse specialist in this area of care. The programme aims to develop the practitioner’s capacities for caring and competent practice in paediatric intensive care nursing, in order to prepare the nurse to provide a patient-centred service within health care.
On successful completion of the programme, you will receive a Graduate Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (Children) from the UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems. The programme is recognised nationally and internationally.
What will I learn?
The curriculum is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills with respect to the holistic assessment and management of the child and their family.
Programme strengths
Students will undertake placements in clinical sites in the PICU in either the Children’s University Hospital Temple Street, or Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, you will rotate on occasion between both hospitals to experience nursing care of a wide spectrum of specialities which includes care of neonates, care of the child with a thermal injury, cardiac care, care of child post renal transplantation, care of child with a neurological disorder
Lectures are both clinical and university-based and are delivered by a wide range of specialists. These include specialist nurses, intensivists, university lecturers, radiologists, dieticians, physiotherapists, and members of pastoral care
There is a strong emphasis on continuous progression of clinical ability and clinical effectiveness through continuous assessment, clinical examinations, and case presentations
The delivery of specialist modules on care of the critically ill infant/child with altered respiratory function, altered cardiovascular function, and complex care needs
Flexible pathway – may be undertaken over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Extensive use of IT in supporting the teaching environment of the programme
Access to excellent facilities for lectures
Careers/Where Can I Go?
The Graduate Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (Children) provides you with the comprehensive knowledge and extensive skills required for caring for infants and children in the critical care setting, thereby equipping you to work nationally or internationally. Academically there are opportunities to continue to Masters / PhD level, and clinically you may choose to further your expertise to facilitate critical care education, to take a position as a Clinical Nurse Manager or Clinical Nurse Specialist or to study for the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
GradDip
| Level | NFQ Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry Requirements Applicants should be registered as an RCN, RCN/RGN with a minimum of one year's experience in Paediatric Intensive Care Applicants registered as an RGN with a minimum of two year's experience in Paediatric Intensive Care may be considered for the programme Documents Required Transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form) Completed Professional Reference Form (original form) Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee 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 | Entry Requirements Applicants should be registered as an RCN, RCN/RGN with a minimum of one year's experience in Paediatric Intensive Care Applicants registered as an RGN with a minimum of two year's experience in Paediatric Intensive Care may be considered for the programme Documents Required Transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form) Completed Professional Reference Form (original form) Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee 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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