Nursing - Medical Nursing
This programme aims to support practitioners in practicing at an enhanced level, taking cognisance of the changing provision of healthcare both in acute medical and primary community and continuing care (PCCC) settings.
| Award Name | Postgraduate Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Certificate | National University of Ireland |
Duration
Part Time
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for the programme you must:
Be an active RGN with the Opens in new windowNMBI.
Hold a NFQ level 8 qualification such as a BSc or equivalent.
Be currently working in the speciality area.
Please note:
*If you do not hold a level 8 qualification, you may still be eligible to join the programme through our pathway programme, please contact us for further information on this route.
Further information
Course details
Continuing professional development is a key professional requirement for nurses and postgraduate academic qualifications have been linked to positive patient outcomes through improved communication, expanded knowledge and stronger critical thinking skills.
This programme aims to support practitioners in practicing at an enhanced level, taking cognisance of the changing provision of healthcare both in acute medical and primary community and continuing care (PCCC) settings.
Flexibility within the programme allows the student to choose three optional modules most suited to their clinical setting and professional development needs and provides a platform for achieving greater efficiencies in applying healthcare discoveries to clinical practice.
Successful completion of the programme will equip students with the required skill set to perform their roles in a quality based, consistent and efficient manner.
Furthermore, the advanced research methods and advanced leadership and critical analysis skills acquired from the programme will further the students’ skills as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Following successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Nursing, nurses can progress to Year 2 of the MSc in the Medical Nursing programme.
Modules
Students choose three modules from the following:
Managing the Deteriorating Patient, Advanced Practice in Chronic Illness Management – Long-term Conditions, Principles of Infection Prevention and Control, Health Promotion and Behavioural Science, Advanced Concepts in Wound Management and Tissue Viability, Advanced Systematic Assessment and Case Management, Biopsychosocial Perspectives of Older Persons: A Person-Centred Model of Care, Dementia and Mental Health Disorders in Older Adults, Contemporary Issues, Legislation and Quality Improvement in Older Persons Services, Biological Science and Patient Assessment in Respiratory Care, Enhanced Care of the Respiratory Patient New Module, Critical Issues in the Assessment and Management of Individuals with Leg Ulceration and Lymphoedema, Critical Issues in the Assessment and Management of Individuals with Pressure Ulcers and Diabetic Foot Ulcers, The Microbiological Basis for Infection Prevention and Control in the Healthcare Setting, Managerial Issues in Infection Control.
Note: The availability of these modules will be timetable dependent.
Learning outcomes
A digitally-led, blended learning approach is utilised in this programme to promote lifelong learning and professional development for all nursing staff caring for patients in medical settings. All theoretical content is delivered online either asynchronously or synchronously with weekly live online expert or tutorial sessions.
At the end of the programme you should be able to:
Demonstrate a critical understanding of a comprehensive range of knowledge in the field of medical nursing.
Articulate a critical awareness of the latest evidence-based knowledge in the field of medical nursing.
Take significant responsibility for the work of individuals and groups and initiate and lead activity in the field of medical nursing.
Present a reflective and questioning approach to specialist practice delivery and exhibit professional application of your knowledge in an accountable, responsible and evidence-based manner.
Contact us
The staff of the RCSI School of Nursing & Midwifery are more than happy to assist you with queries relating to our programmes. Feel free to call us, email or visit us at 123 St Stephen's Green.
Tel: +353 1 402 5137/5136
Email: nursing@rcsi.ie