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University College Dublin: Nursing ICU
| 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
Critical care nursing requires an advanced knowledge base, skilled assessment, prompt intervention, and ongoing evaluation to care for the critically ill with complex needs. This course will provide the nurse with an opportunity to develop, enhance and maintain these specialist skills that are required to care for the critically ill.
Major Strengths:
UCD has a long history of producing high-quality graduates
This programme enables graduates to be even more effective clinicians, change agents and clinical leaders in Critical Care
Access to clinical and university-based lecturers with national and international expertise from clinical, research and educational perspectives
The Programme employs a variety of innovative assessment strategies with a strong clinical focus
Extensive use of IT in supporting the teaching environment of the programme
Access to excellent facilities for lectures
The Graduate Diploma Critical Care Nursing: Intensive Care provides you with the comprehensive knowledge and skills required for caring for the critically ill. The key knowledge and skills gained on this Programme will also enable you to innovate and lead in your area of practice in Critical Care.
GradDip
| Level | NFQ Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants must hold a primary degree in Nursing (or equivalent in a related discipline)/RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) consideration if no degree All applicants must be listed on the Register of Nurses and Midwives, which is maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). All applicants must have at least one year’s post-registration experience at the time of application All applicants must be employed in intensive care nursing for the duration of the programme and work a minimum of 75 hours per month Also, each student must provide documented evidence from the Director of Nursing in the clinical practice area, which guarantees ICU placement for the duration of the programme Transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form) Completed Professional Reference Form (original form) Nurse applicants: Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English) 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 | All applicants must hold a primary degree in Nursing (or equivalent in a related discipline)/RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) consideration if no degree All applicants must be listed on the Register of Nurses and Midwives, which is maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). All applicants must have at least one year’s post-registration experience at the time of application All applicants must be employed in intensive care nursing for the duration of the programme and work a minimum of 75 hours per month Also, each student must provide documented evidence from the Director of Nursing in the clinical practice area, which guarantees ICU placement for the duration of the programme Transcript(s) including date and grading of degree award (non UCD Graduates only) & notarised English translations where relevant Other health care professionals: A current photocopy of registration with professional registration body Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport Signed Declaration Form from Employer (original form) Completed Professional Reference Form (original form) Nurse applicants: Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nominee Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English) 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 |
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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