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Code
NCLRP
Delivery
Blended
Level
8
Campus
Cork Road
Duration
30 weeks
Credits
60 ECTS
Next Intake
To be confirmed
Application Status
Opens January
Fees
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The BSc (Hons) in Nursing Studies for Clinical Practice is aimed at qualified nurses who seek a primary degree at honours level. There are two entry routes to achieve the BSc (Hons) in Nursing Studies for Clinical Practice (Level 8) depending on your previous academic qualifications. Applicants can gain entry either directly with a Level 7 Diploma in Nursing or through the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) route. The RPL route set is for candidates who do not currently meet the requirements for direct entry into Level 8. The course comprises six 10-credit modules, i.e.60 credits (Level 8). Students must complete all six modules. 

Online applicatiosn are not availble for this programme. 

An application pack is available from Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, SETU, Waterford Campus .    

Further information: Dr. Linda Sheahan [email protected]

Delivery  

30 weeks

Qualification

BSc (Hons) in Nursing Studies for Clinical Practice  (Level 8, 60 Credits) 

Cost

€3,000  (International students fee on application)

Assessment

Continuous assessment and examination 

 

Further Informatioin

An application pack is available from Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, SETU, Waterford Campus. 

Further information: Dr. Linda Sheahan [email protected]

Modules

  • Research in Practice
  • Clinical Decision Making
  • Communication in Practice
  • Professional Values and Caring
  • Leading in Clinical Practice
  • Health Promotion in Clinical Practice

Nursing Studies for Clinical Practice Entry Requirements

  • Registered as a nurse on any part of the register maintained by NMBI

  • Completion of (Level 7 or RPL requirements) or Diploma of Higher Education in nursing or equivalent

  • Previous credits at Level 8 or equivalent can be considered through RPL

  • Currently employed in a health/social care setting for a minimum of 12 hours per week (excluding agency nursing)

How to apply

An application pack is available from Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, SETU Waterford and the deadline each year is the last week in May.

Universally Irish nurses are highly regarded in other countries thus enhancing work opportunities. Graduates who wish to pursue a Masters in Science in Nursing may apply to the Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, WIT.

Contact

Course Leader
Linda Sheahan
Dr. Linda Sheahan
Lecturer in nursing
Tel: 051 306170 [email protected]

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