Pre-Nursing Studies
Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference in their lives? Our Nursing Studies programme aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse, equipping you with the core competencies and key skills to progress to related areas in higher education or seek employment in the healthcare sector.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Cert or its equivalent is advised. Mature students are welcome to apply. Work/life experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Progression Opportunities
After completing the programme, employers actively seek our graduates for employment in the public, private sectors, nursing homes, hospitals, agencies, and community care. Our programme also has strong progression into higher education institutions, universities, and technological universities.
Higher Education Progression
The Higher Education Links Scheme (HELMS) gives students the opportunity to use their QQI Level 5 or 6 major award to apply through the CAO for a place in the first year of a higher education programme. Mature student entry is also available.
Trinity College Dublin www.tcd.ie
BSc General Nursing (TR091, TR093)
BSc Midwifery (TR913)
BSc Mental Health Nursing (TR095)
BSc Intellectual Disability Nursing (TR097)
Dublin City University www.dcu.ie
BSc General Nursing (DC215)
BSc Psychiatric Nursing (DC216)
BSc Intellectual Disability Nursing (DC217)
BSc Children’s and General (Integrated) (DC218)
BSc Health and Society (DC209)
University College Dublin www.ucd.ie
BSc General Nursing (DN450)
BSc Mental Health Nursing (DN453)
BSc Midwifery (DN452)
BSc Children’s and General (Integrated) (DN451)
BSc Psychology (DN720)
BSc Social Science (DN700)
Maynooth University www.nuimaynooth.ie
BSocSc Social Science (MH107)
BA Arts (MH101)
BA Psychology (MH106)
Bachelor of Social Science (MH107)
Students can apply to the UK through UCAS as well as a number of Universities across the EU through EUNICAS.IE
Graduates wishing to apply for Nursing in Ireland must satisfy the minimum requirement of Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Join our Nursing Studies programme and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling career in healthcare.
Further information
Applications for September 2024 Now Open.
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students in approved full-time third-level education in Ireland and also, in some cases, funding for students studying outside of Ireland. Support is available to all types of students, from school leavers to mature students returning to education. www.susi.ie
1. Choose Your Course
To help choose your course:
- Visit our Programme Advisory Video on our website
- Read this prospectus or visit our website
- Visit the College (Advisory Meetings, Open Days, College Awareness Week)
- Talk to our Guidance Counsellor or Course Coordinator
2. Make Your Application:
When you have decided on your course(s) you should:
- Complete our online application form. You must have a valid email address, mobile number, and your PPSN number to apply online.
- All applications are acknowledged through our online Enrol system. The status of your application can be tracked 24/7 by logging into your Enrol account, which is created for you when you first apply.
3. Advisory Meeting
- Soon after making your online application you will receive an email and text from the College inviting you to view our online Information Session, or attend one of our regular Open Advisory Meetings where any questions can be answered in person.
- Admission to courses are advisory in nature, though some entry criteria apply to all our courses. Leaving Cert/Leaving Cert Applied or its equivalent is normally a requirement, though the College can look at individual cases where criteria may not be met. The advisory meeting also ensures that mature students (over 23) are matched to the right course.
- Following this session/advisory meeting, you will receive an email with details on how to accept your place on the course.
4. Accept Your Place
When you decide to accept your place:
- A non-refundable deposit of €50 can be made by credit or debit card through the Website. The College is a cashless centre and will not normally accept cash or cheques. If you have any issues making your payment please contact the college.
5. Registration and Induction
- Induction and orientation sessions take place at the commencement of courses in September.
- The College will notify applicants of induction and commencement dates, details of fees and the academic calendar.
Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference in their lives? Our Nursing Studies programme aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse, equipping you with the core competencies and key skills to progress to related areas in higher education or seek employment in the healthcare sector.
Nursing is an exciting and rewarding career that offers a variety of job opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, community care centers, and other healthcare facilities. With a nursing degree, you can specialize in various areas such as pediatric nursing, mental health nursing, or adult nursing.
Our Nursing Studies programme provides an excellent foundation for those who wish to pursue a career in nursing, as it includes core modules in nursing theory and practical skills, such as infection prevention and control, and care support. You will also gain supervised clinical work experience in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, allowing you to put your skills into practice and develop your confidence in a real-world setting.
In addition to employment opportunities, our programme has strong progression to higher education institutions and universities. You can use your QQI Level 5 ]major award to apply through the CAO for a place in the first year of a nursing degree programme. Mature student entry is also available.
Join our Nursing Studies programme and take the first step towards an exciting and fulfilling career in healthcare.
Core Modules:
Communications
Work Experience (120 hours may be required)
Infection Prevention and Control
Care Support
Elective Modules:
Nursing Theory & Practice
Care Provision and Practice
Anatomy & Physiology
Human Growth & Development
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
Work Experience
Supervised clinical work experience in hospitals and other healthcare facilities is incorporated into this course. Students are required to undertake Garda Vetting prior to work placement commencing.
5M4349 - Nursing Studies
Certification:
QQI level 5 Nursing Studies - Code 5M4349
Manual & Patient Handling Course
First Aid Responder
Dundrum College of Further Education,
Dundrum Main Street,
Dundrum,
Dublin 14,
D14 HD83
Email: info@dcfe.ie
Tel: +353 1 298 5412