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University College Dublin: Nursing (Children's Nursing)
| 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
The Higher Diploma in Nursing (Children’s Nursing) programme is delivered in partnership with the UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, and Children’s Health Ireland. This post-registration children’s nursing programme is a one-year fixed programme, awarding an academic accreditation at the Level 8 National Qualification Authority Ireland framework.
This programme will build upon your existing nursing knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional values, enhancing your ability to care for infants, children and young people, and their families, within a variety of paediatric healthcare settings.
How will I benefit?
On successful completion of the programme, you will receive a level 8 Higher Diploma in Nursing (Children’s Nursing) from UCD’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems. The programme is recognised nationally and internationally and is a highly regarded qualification. With it, you will be well-positioned for employment opportunities in a variety of paediatric healthcare settings both nationally and internationally. Academically there are opportunities to pursue to Masters/PhD level.
Programme Strengths:
Strong working and collaborative relationship between UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems and Children’s Health Ireland (CHI).
Students on this programme will undertake clinical placements in any of the CHI Group Hospitals which include CHI at Crumlin, CHI at Temple St., CHI at Tallaght, CHI at Connolly and once it is opened, the new Children's Hospital.
Lectures are both clinical and university-based, delivered by a wide range of children’s nursing specialists with national and international expertise from clinical, research and educational perspectives.
A variety of innovative teaching methods, including lectures, workshops, and simulations, are used to consolidate the theoretical learning into clinical practice. Assessment methods are diverse and student oriented.
Extensive use of IT in supporting the teaching environment of the programme
Access to student support services including a dedicated student advisor, librarian and access to the UCD Writing Centre
Higher Diploma
| Level | NFQ Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants must: Registered with NMBI as RGN/RPN/RNID 6 months relevant nursing experience within the last 2 years up to and including 1st April of the year of application Students who have English as a second language must satisfy the English language requirements of the university to be eligible to apply Please Note: If your preference is to be a student of UCD (partnered with CHI at Crumlin) there is an essential requirement that you must have undertaken a Level 8 Research Module (either stand alone or as part of a level 8 programme) Please Note: If English is not your native language, unless you have completed your primary degree through English in an English-speaking country, an English language qualification is required for all programmes. Desirable Criteria: · Experience working with or caring for children and families ·Awareness of professional and paediatric issues ·Management of clinical risk and quality issues ·Experience of research-based practice and audit Documents required: Copy of current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland P.I.N. Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport. |
Fees
| EU | 11796 Euros for per year |
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Why UCD?
University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities.
Rankings
- UCD has now moved up to 118th globally overall
- 49th in Sustainability globally, 1st in Ireland
- Four subjects ranked in the top-50 globally are Veterinary Science (33), Petroleum Engineering (34), English Language & Literature (41), and Nursing (44).
- There were nine subjects at UCD also ranked between 51 -100 by QS, these were Agriculture & Forestry; Anatomy and Physiology; Archaeology; History; Library Management; Performing Arts; Philosophy; Social Policy and Administration; and Sports Related Subject
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