Nursing in Ireland. Direct entry - BRANCH Post-Basic / Post-registration. Title Field of Activity Registration Training. Introduction.

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1 Nursing in Introduction Types of nurse Direct entry - BRANCH Post-Basic / Post-registration Regulation of Nursing Title Field of Activity Registration Training EC Law Appendix 1 CATEGORY II AND DEGREE/DIPLOMA COURSES 1999

2 Introduction Nursing education in is largely the responsibility of the Nursing Board (an Bord Altranais). 1 It draws up the syllabi and training requirements 2 for nurse training courses both pre and post registration. 3 It also controls the discipline of nurses 4 and maintains the Register of Nurses. 5 The Register is divided into Divisions. At the end of March 1999, there were 59,857 names, including inactive, in the register. 6 Nurses are defined as those entered on the register of the Bord Altranais. 7 The definition includes midwives. Types of nurse Direct entry - BRANCH There are three direct entry types of nurse, the general nurse (RGN), 8 the psychiatric nurse (RPN), 9 and the nurse for the mentally handicapped (RMHN). 10 Once registered in a Division 11 transfers are possible between the divisions 12 by taking an eighteen-month long post-registration course. In the 1 This was established by the Nurses Act McCarthy & Marchant in Quinn and Russell Nursing the European Dimension (Scutari Press, 1993) at p Rule 4 of the Nurses Rules 1988 as amended. They are likely to be amended again. 3 Report of the Commission on Nursing: A Blueprint for the future, (stationery Office, Dublin, 1998) 4 It does this through its statutory Fitness for Practice Committee. The Board can suspend or remove a nurse from the Register if unfit for practice. The Board has published a Code of Professional Conduct. 5 A brief history of nursing in can be found in Condell Changes in the professional role of Nurses in : A report prepared for the Commission on Nursing and edited by Dr. G McCarthy-Haslam. There are 59,857 nurses on the Register in 1999, (includes inactive nurses). (Source: An Bord Altranais). 6 Source An Bord Altranais. 7 Nurses Act 1985, s.2. The definition includes midwifery. 8 By far the largest branch having 49,335 names on its register in March An Bord Altranais. 9 There were 10,467 such nurses in March 1999, An Bord Altranais. 10 There were 3638 such nurses in March An Bord Altranais. 11 The An Bord Altranais Register is divided and the term division is used in the Nurses Act 1985, section 27(1), whereas this report has used the terminology of branch for direct entry nurse categories. 12 Section 28(2) The Nurses Act 1985.

3 year 2002 nurse education and training programmes will commence at degree level. Post-Basic / Post-registration Post-registration parts of the Register also include: Registered sick children s nurse. 13 Registered Midwife; 14 Registered Public Health nurses; and, 15 Registered nurse tutors. 16 There is a great deal of post-basic training available. Post Registration Specialist courses are post registration courses designed, developed and conducted with reference to a specific body of knowledge and experience in an area of nursing. Such courses must satisfy the criteria of An Bord Altranais in relation to specialist education courses. Approval is given by An Bord Altranais. A list is given in Appendix Before 1996 this was a direct entry branch nurse. Condell op. cit.p.23. There were 3,407 such nurses in 1997 id. p.23 A Blueprint for the future op.cit. p.75. The three types of branch nurse can take a further eighteen month long course to become a Registered Sick Children s nurse. This is a Diploma in Nursing course. 14 Midwives must first be registered as general nurses. 15 These nurses provide primary health care. One must be a midwife and general care nurse before being able to take the necessary courses to be come a public health nurse in. 16 There were only 371 registered nurse tutors in 1997, Condell id. p See Appendix 1 at page Error! Bookmark not defined..

4 Regulation of Nursing Title The title of nurse and midwife are protected by the Nursing Act Section 49 of the Nurses Act 1985 also prohibits implying that you are on a different division of the Register. Field of Activity This is set out in general terms by the An Bord Altranais. The Board is currently conducting a comprehensive review of the Scope of Practice for Nursing and Midwifery. Publication is expected in the year In general the law does not directly regulate this area. The employer would be liable for mistakes made by a nurse within their employ who was doing work beyond his or her capacity. Registration Each nurse must be registered and pays an annual fee in order to practise as a registered nurse. 19 There are registration examinations to pass in order to become registered as a nurse. As moves away from the apprenticeship model (the last course was closed in 1998) this examination requirement will no longer be necessary as the Diploma itself will be sufficient. Training The traditional apprenticeship model of training is being replaced with a diploma based training, the last apprenticeship courses being closed in The new courses are partly taught in University and colleges and partly in the Schools of Nursing. The Commission on Nursing has 18 Section Candidate nurses (i.e. trainee nurses) are also registered. Rule 10 of the Nurses Rules A Blueprint for the future op.cit. p. 76

5 recommended that the pre-registration courses became degree level courses. 21 The details of Nurse training are set out in Schedules to the Nurse Rules 1988 as amended. 22 EC Law All the Irish direct entry nurses meet the nurse sectoral directive requirements though the mental handicap and psychiatric nurses are not formally named therein. Thus nurses entering the psychiatric and Mental Handicap divisions would use Directive 89/48/EEC. The Sick Children s Nurse is now a postregistration qualification in. However the direct entry route is still available for those entering the profession from outside using Directive 89/48/EEC. Access to post-registration titles is normally through first being placed on the main Register. Thus the Public Health Nurse must first be both a general nurse and a midwife. Thus the Public Health nurse would use the nurses sectoral directive and the midwives sectoral directive followed by an application of the equivalence rules of the EC Treaty. The Registered Nurse Tutor must first belong to one of the divisions of the Register (i.e. be an RGN, RPN or RMHN). Thus the migrant would use either the sectoral directive followed by an application of the EC Treaty rules or the general horizontal directive (89/48/EEC). 21 Id at para These are set out in Appendix 1.

6 Appendix 1 CATEGORY II AND DEGREE/DIPLOMA COURSES Kindly supplied by the An Bord Altranais

7 BASIC TRAINING WITHIN THE Registered General Nurse LEVEL Registration/Diploma 3 rd Level 156 wks Leaving Certificate or equivalent with a minimum of grade C3 in 2 Higher level papers and grade D3 in 4 Ordinary or Higher level papers in English/Irish, Maths, Laboratory Science subject + 3 other subjects and meet minimum educational requirements specified by the third level institution concerned for entry to the programme ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY AGE Minimum 17 Maximum - MANDATORY COMPONENTS (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Clinical - 86 weeks Theoretical - 58 weeks Registered General Nurse: Registration/Diploma An Bord Altranais (The Irish Nursing Board) and Third Level Institution Student Nurses registered in other divisions of the register may complete this course in 18 months

8 BASIC TRAINING WITHIN THE Registered Psychiatric Nurse LEVEL Registration/Diploma 3 rd Level 156 wks Leaving Certificate or equivalent with a minimum of grade C3 in 2 Higher level papers and grade D3 in 4 Ordinary or Higher level papers in English/Irish, Maths, Laboratory Science subject + 3 other subjects and meet minimum educational requirements specified by the third level institution concerned for entry to the programme ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY AGE Minimum 17 Maximum - MANDATORY COMPONENTS (HOURS) FOR Clinical 86 weeks QUALIFICATION Theoretical 58 weeks Registered Psychiatric Nurse: Registration/Diploma An Bord Altranais (The Irish Nursing Board) and Third Level Institution Student Nurses registered in other divisions of the register may complete this course in 18 months

9 BASIC TRAINING WITHIN THE LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Registered Mental Handicap Nurse Registration/Diploma 3 rd Level 156 wks Leaving Certificate or equivalent with a minimum of grade C3 in 2 Higher level papers and grade D3 in 4 Ordinary or Higher level papers in English/Irish, Maths, Laboratory Science subject + 3 other subjects and meet minimum educational requirements specified by the third level institution concerned for entry to the programme AGE Minimum 17 Maximum - MANDATORY COMPONENTS (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Clinical 86 weeks Theoretical 58 weeks Registered Mental Handicap Nurse: Registration/Diploma An Bord Altranais (The Irish Nursing Board) and Third Level Institution Student Nurses registered in other divisions of the register may complete this course in 18 months

10 LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Registered Sick Children s Nurse Post Registration Certificate 1½ Yrs Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Handicap Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse Must be registered with An Bord Altranais AGE 20 MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 2300 hours (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 1533 hours Registered Sick Children s Nurse An Bord Altranais (The Irish Nursing Board) b

11 Registered Midwife Higher Diploma in Midwifery/ Post Graduate Diploma in Midwifery 2 Calendar Years Registered General Nurse ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Registered with An Bord Altranais AGE Minimum age - Maximum age - MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 3195 hours (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 507 hours Registered Midwife Higher Diploma in Midwifery/ Post Graduate Diploma in Midwifery An Bord Altranais (The Irish Nursing Board) University b

12 Registered Public Health Nurse Higher Diploma in Public Health Nursing 1 Calender Year Registered General Nurse and Registered Midwife ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY As above 2 Years Post Registration clinical nursing experience Meet University requirements MANDATORY COMPONENTS (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Clinical 500 hours Theoretical 408 hours Technical Registered Public Health Nurse An Bord Altranais (The Irish Nursing Board) University I. Theory Nursing Theory & Practice 210 Social & Behavioural Sciences 36 Research 36 Communication Skills 30 Health Promotion/Epidimiology 36 Primary Health Care/Social & Other Policies 30 Clinical Practice 530 Or II. Theory Principles of Public Health Nursing 75 Skills Laboratory 78 Health Care & Life Cycles 75 Community Development & Social Care Planning 26 Health & Personal Social Services 52 Gender & Social Issues 26 Child Care & Welfare Practice 26 Applied Research & Policy Evaluation 26 Crisis, Community & Health Education: Epidimiology 24 Field Work 500

13 Registered Nurse Tutor 1 Year Full Time + Dissertation or 2 Years Part-time + Dissertation Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science (Nursing) 2 Years Post Registration clinical experience ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Appropriate professional experience with students Minimum two years clinical practice Registered with An Bord Altranais MANDATORY COMPONENTS (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Clinical Theoretical 458 Contact hours + Effort hours Technical 140 hours Teaching Practice M Sc in Nursing (Education Strand) M Ed in Health Sciences Education University

14 REGISTERED TUTOR M Sc in Nursing (Education) Course Content Developments and Issues in Nursing Theory & Practice 24 Research Methods 60 Advanced Research Methods (Qualitative/Quantitative) 24 Management Principles in General, Financial & Human Resource Management 30 Philosophy of Education 36 Psychology of Education/Sociology of Education 36 Curriculum Studies 36 Management of Nurse Education 36 Teaching Practice 140 Dissertation M Ed in Health Science Education Course Content Philosophy of Education 18 Educational Psychology 18 Sociology of Education 18 History of Irish Education 18 Statistics in Education 18 International Education 18 Introduction to Health Sciences Education 18 Introduction to Management 18 Introduction to Information Technology 18 Curriculum and Instruction 18 Contemporary Issues in Irish Education 18 Philosophy of Education 30 Educational Psychology 30 Health Sciences Education 30 Curriculum Development 30 Research Methods 30 Developments in the Delivery of Nursing/Midwifery Teaching Practice 35 Advancing Clinical Nursing Skills + Electives as required

15 MSc in Gerontological Nursing 1 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing Registered with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY 4 years Post Registration clinical experience Must be employed in specialist area MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical Applied (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 230 contact hours and effort hours - e.g. Certificate / Diploma etc. MSc in Gerontological Nursing University Issues related to Ageing 40 Issues related to Nursing Method 30 Issues related to Research 60

16 Master of Science (Nursing/Midwifery) Master of Science in Nursing 52 Weeks + Dissertation Registered with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY BNS or other degree with Honours 2 years Post Registration clinical experience MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical Applied (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 384 contact hours and effort hours Technical Master of Science (Nursing/Midwifery) University Sample Programme: 4 Core plus 4 Optional Core : 1. Developments of Issues in Nursing Theory & Practice Research Methods 60 Research Methodology and Methods Advanced Research Methods Management Principles in General, Financial, Human Resources 30 Options: 5. Theory and Practice of Nursing Continuous Quality Improvement Applied Physiology, Symptom Management in Nursing Leadership and Management Skills for Nursing 36 Strategic Management and Health Care Policy and Advanced Management Techniques Five Education Module Choices 284 ALL Students are required to complete a dissertation Optional must be taken in one of the 3 strands

17 Final Fellowship of the Faculty of Nursing Royal College of Surgeons in Registered with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Primary Fellowship 6 years practice in nursing position AGE Minimum 25 Maximum - MANDATORY COMPONENTS (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Clinical Theoretical 314 contact hours effort hours Fellow, Faculty of Nursing, Royal College of Surgeons in Faculty of Nursing, Royal College of Surgeons in Research Appreciation Skills 28 Nursing Service Administration 100 Clinical Practice in Nursing 100 Education in Nursing 56 Revision/Consolidation 30

18 Primary Fellowship of the Faculty of Nursing Royal College of Surgeons in LEVEL 2 Registered with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Non specified MANDATORY COMPONENTS (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Anatomy 24 Physiology 30 Pathology 24 Microbiology 21 Community Health Nursing 32 Behavioural Sciences 33 Clinical Theoretical 164 hours Technical 450 hours Primary Fellowship of the Faculty of Nursing Royal College of Surgeons in Faculty of Nursing, Royal College of Surgeons in

19 Higher Diploma in Gerontological Nursing Post-Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing 2 years Part-time Registered with An Bord Altranais Registered General Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Registered Mental Handicap Nurse ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY 2 years Post Registration experience Meet University requirements 6 months experience in specialist area AGE Minimum 23 Maximum - MANDATORY COMPONENTS (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Clinical 1674 hours Theoretical 246 hours Higher Diploma in Gerontological Nursing University Care of Elderly and Care of Older Persons Courses discontinued and replaced with Higher Diploma in Gerontological Nursing Issues related to Ageing 75 Issues related to Research & Nursing Management 100 or Healthy Ageing 55 Nursing the Older Person in a Care Setting 55 Professional Issues in Nursing 44 Research Appreciation 46 Nursing the Older Person in the Community Setting 46 POST-BASIC/POST-REGISTRATION TRAINING WITHIN THE

20 Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Accident & Emergency) 2 years Part-time Registered General Nurse Must be currently employed in the Accident & Emergency setting ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY 2 years Post Registration experience 6 months in Accident & Emergency Nursing Meet University requirements AGE Minimum 22 Maximum - MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 1121 hours (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 361 contact hours Technical Higher Diploma in Nursing (Accident & Emergency Nursing) University Nursing Theory & Practice (1-6) 131 Nursing Research 30 Biological Sciences 88 Social & Behavioural Sciences 36 Epidemiology & Health Promotion 16

21 Higher Diploma in Nursing (Anaesthetics/Recovery Room Nursing) 52 weeks Full time Registered General Nurse ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY 2 Years Post Registration Experience 6 Months in Specialist Area Currently employed in specialist area MANDATORY COMPONENTS (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Clinical 1674 hours Theoretical 276 hours Higher Diploma in Nursing (Anaesthetics/Recovery Room Nursing) University Professional Issues in Nursing 46 Teaching + Assessing in Clinical Practices 46 Research Appreciation 46 Operating Department Nursing 1 & 2 92 Anaesthetic/Recovery Room Nursing 46

22 Higher Diploma in Nursing (Coronary Care Nursing) 1 year Registered General Nurse with An Bord Altranais Currently employed in specialist area ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Registered General Nurse 2 Year Post Registration Experience 6 Months Minimum in Specialist Area MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 1674 hours (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 246 hours Higher Diploma in Nursing (Coronary Care Nursing) University Professional Issues in Nursing 36 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice 36 Research Appreciation 36 Critical Care Nursing 1 & 2 72 Coronary Care Nursing 36

23 Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Critical Care Nursing) 2 Years Part-time Registered General Nurse ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY 2 Years Post Registration Clinical Experience Employed in Specialist Area Met University Requirements MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 1324 hours (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 313 hours Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Critical Care Nursing) University Nursing Theory & Practice I VIII 123 Nursing Research 30 Biological Sciences I + II 94 Social & Behavioural Sciences 36 Health Promotion 30

24 Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Diabetes Nursing) 1 Calendar Year Registered General Nurse ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY 2 Years Post Registration Experience 6 Months in Specialist Area Currently employed in Specialist Area MANDATORY COMPONENTS (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Clinical 1674 hours Theoretical 333 hours Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Diabetes Nursing) University Nursing Studies I & II 96 Biological Sciences I & II 94 Social & Behavioural Sciences 36 Epidemiology & Health Promotion 36 Nursing Theory & Practice I & II 71

25 Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (ENT Nursing) 1 Calendar Year Registered with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY RGN 2 Years Post Registration Experience 6 Months Experience in Discipline Desirable AGE MANDATORY COMPONENTS (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Minimum - Maximum Clinical 1674 Theoretical 216 Technical Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (ENT Nursing) University b Professional Issues in Nursing 36 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice 36 Research Appreciation 36 Specialist Nursing Management (ENT)

26 Higher Diploma in Nursing (Infection Control Nursing) 52 Weeks Full time Registered General Nurse Meet University Requirements ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY 2 years Post Registration experience 6 months experience in specialist area MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 1674 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 246 contact hours Higher Diploma in Nursing (Infection Control Nursing) University b Professional Issues in Nursing 36 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice 36 Research Appreciation 36 Microbiology 36 Infection Control 1 & 2 72

27 Higher Diploma in Nursing (Intensive Therapy Nursing) 52 Weeks Full time Registered General Nurse with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Registered General Nurse 2 years Post Registration experience 6 months minimum experience in specialist area MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 1674 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 246 Technical Higher Diploma in Nursing (Intensive Therapy Nursing) University Student Professional Issues in Nursing 36 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice 36 Research Appreciation 36 Critical Care Nursing 1 & 2 72 Intensive Therapy Nursing 36

28 Higher Diploma in Nursing (Neuroscience Nursing) 52 weeks Full time Registered General Nurse with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Registered General Nurse 2 years Post Registration experience 6 months minimum experience in specialist area MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 1674 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 246 Technical Higher Diploma in Nursing (Neuroscience Nursing) University b Professional Issues in Nursing 36 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice 36 Research Appreciation 36 Critical Care Nursing 1 & 2 72 Neuroscience Nursing 36

29 Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Oncological Nursing) Post-Graduate Diploma in Oncological Nursing 1 Year Full Time 2 Years Part-time Registration with An Bord Altranais Employed in specialist area ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY BNS Degree or equivalent 2 years Post Registration clinical experience 6 months experience in Oncology MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 1595 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 338 differ per institution Sample Programme Nursing Theory & Practice Biological Sciences 84 Social & Behavioural Sciences 82 Epidemiology & Health Promotion 36 Nursing Research 30 Technical Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Oncological Nursing) Post-Graduate Diploma in Oncological Nursing University

30 Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Ophthalmic Nursing) 1 Calendar Year Registered with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Registered General Nurse 2 years Post Registration experience 6 months experience in discipline desirable MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 1674 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 216 Technical Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Ophthalmic Nursing) University b Professional Issues in Nursing 36 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice 36 Research Appreciation 36 Specialist Nursing Management 108

31 Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) 2 Years Part-time Registered General Nurse Registered with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY 2 years post registration clinical experience inclusive of practice in specialist area. MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical Applied (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 370 Technical Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Palliative Nursing) National University of Year 1: Nursing Theory & Practice 1 30 Nursing Theory & Practice 2 30 Nursing Research 30 Biological Sciences 45 Social & Behavioural Sciences 36 Year 2: Nursing Theory & Practice 3 30 Nursing Theory & Practice 4 60 Behavioural Sciences 1 49 Behavioural Sciences 2 30 Health & Healing in Palliative Nursing 30

32 Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Peri-Anaesthetic Nursing) 2 Years Part-time Registered General Nurse Employed in specialist area ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Registered General Nurse 2 years Post Registration clinical experience 6 months experience in specialist area MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 613 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 312 Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Peri-Anaesthetic Nursing) University Theory Clinical Nursing Theory & Practice Nursing Research 30 Biological Sciences 1 & Social & Behavioural Sciences 36 Health Promotion 36

33 Higher Diploma in Nursing (Theatre Nursing) 52 Weeks Full Time Registered General Nurse Meet University Requirements ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY 2 years clinical experience 6 months in specialist area MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 1674 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 246 Technical Higher Diploma in Nursing (Theatre Nursing) b Professional Issues in Nursing 34 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice 36 Research Appreciation 36 Operating Department Nursing 1 & 2 72 Theatre Nursing 36

34 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Healthcare Management Four Academic Years Part-time Registration with An Bord Altranais Irish Leaving Certificate Examination ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Registration with An Bord Altranais 2 years Post Registration clinical experience MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 800 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical Bachelor of Arts Degree in Healthcare Management National Council for Educational Awards (NCEA) Year 1: Communications & Research Methods Behavioural Science I Sociology and Social Administration Health Science and Economics Total 200 Year 2: Management and Law Financial Accounting and Quantitative Techniques Information Technology Behavioural Science II Total 200 Year 3: Management Accounting Healthcare Law Research and Information Technology Health Science and Health Economics Total 200 Year 4: Management and Strategy Healthcare Law Social Policy and Applied Social Studies Health Science Project Total 200

35 Bachelor of Nursing Studies 1 Year Full Time/2 Years Part-time Registered with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY APL System utilised Diploma in Nursing or equivalent or Access completed MANDATORY COMPONENTS (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Sample Programme Clinical Theoretical 216 contact hours & 984 effort hours Bachelor of Nursing Studies University Core : Options: Nursing as a Science and an Art Health Care Policy & Nursing Research Methods & Analysis Research Enquiry 3 option modules in Management Strand or 3 option modules in Clinical Strand Common : Ethical Issues in Health Care Theory & Practice of Counselling for Nurses Communication Studies

36 National Diploma Gerontological Nursing Part-time One Calender Year September - August ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Registration with An Bord Altranais Minimum of 3 years Post Qualification Work Experience in an approved setting Must be employed in Care of Older Person MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 240 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 288 contact hours + effort hours National Diploma in Gerontological Nursing National Council for Educational Awards (NCEA) The Aging Process 40 Nursing Care of the Older Person 70 Health Promotion & Nutrition 50 Personal & Professional Development 48 Computer Applications in Nursing 40 Project 40

37 National Diploma in Nursing Diploma in Nursing Part-time 2 Years Full Time 1 Year Registration with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Registered Nurse MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 335 National Diploma in Nursing University/National Council for Educational Awards

38 Diploma in Child & Adolescent PsychiatricNursing 52 Weeks Registered with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Registered Nurse 3 years Post Registration experience MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 1200 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 650 Diploma in Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing University b Foundation in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 200 Therapeutic Intervention 150 Interpersonal Learning 75 Research Appreciation 75 Teaching & Learning 75 Principles of Management 75

39 Diploma in Health Care Management - Registered with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY 3 years clinical experience Recommended by Line Manager MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 8 units Diploma in Health Care Management Institute of Technology Units Budgeting for Better Health Care 1 Developing Your Staff 1 Delivering a Quality Service 1 Meeting the Challenge of Change 1 Team Leadership for Quality Care 1 Communicating within Organisation 1 Communicating with Patients 1 Using Information for Better Health Care 1

40 Diploma in Professional Studies (Psychiatric Nurses) 208 wks Registered Psychiatric Nurse ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Registered Psychiatric Nurse Certificate in Behavioural Therapy for Psychiatric Nurses (12 Units) MANDATORY COMPONENTS (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Clinical Theoretical 22 units Diploma in Professional Studies (Psychiatric Nurses) University Units Psychology & Health 2 Sociology & the Medical Service 2 Counselling Skills in Nursing 1 Methods of Investigation & Data Analysis 1 Management/Administrative Issues & Skills in Nursing 1 Research Project 1 Electives 2 Certificate in Behavioural Therapy 12

41 Diploma in Nursing Studies (Nursing Informatics) 52 Weeks Part-time Registered with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Meet University Requirements MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 148 contact hourse Diploma in Nursing Studies (Nursing Informatics) Introduction to Computers & Information Technology 30 Computer Applications 28 Research Techniques 30 Nursing Informatics 60

42 Diploma in Nursing Management 52 wks Registration with An Bord Altranais 3 years Post Registration experience ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Front Line Management Course MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 240 Technical National Diploma in Nursing Management NCEA Management 60 People in Context 60 Resources 70 Personal Development 50

43 Diploma in Nursing 2 Years Part-time ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Registration with An Bord Altranais Meet University requirements MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 335 contact hours effort hours Diploma in Nursing University Physics & Chemistry 20 Anatomy 26 Physiology 24 Health Promotion 28 Psychology 20 Nursing 52 Microbiology 23 Pathology 24 Sociology 24 Pharmacology 21 Nursing Education 20 Nursing 50

44 Diploma in Safety, Health & Welfare at Work 2 Years Part-time Multidisciplinary Course Nurses must be registered with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY As above MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical Applied 200 Diploma in Safety, Health & Welfare at Work University/College Diploma Health & Safety Law 25 Safety Technology 25 Occupational Health & Health Promotion 25 Occupational Hygiene 25 Chemical Safety & Toxicology 25 Human Resources 25 Emergency Planning & Electricity 25 Epidemiology & Data Collection 25

45 Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Cardiovascular Nursing) 52 wks Registered General Nurse ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY MANDATORY COMPONENTS (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Clinical Theoretical

46 Master of Medical Science in Nursing 52 Wks Registered with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY BNS or other degree with Honours 2 years Post Registration clinical experience MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical Master of Medical Science in Nursing University

47 LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Accident & Emergency Nursing Post Registration Certificate 26 Weeks Registered General Nurse 2 years Post Registration experience MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 18 weeks (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 8 weeks Certificate in Accident & Emergency Nursing Hospital b Foundation Triage 42 Principles of Accident & Emergency Nursing 102 Communication & Interpersonal Skills 4 Management, Teaching, Research 13 Clinical Practice 79

48 LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Burns Nursing Post Registration Certificate 26 wks Registered Nurse (with An Bord Altranais) 2 years post registration experience (to include one year in Burns/Plastics Nursing) MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 663 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 174 Certificate in Burns Nursing Hosptial b Burns Injury: Unit 1 8 Unit 2 62 Unit 3 27 Unit 4 10 Unit 5 20 Liberal & Other Studies 47

49 LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Coronary Care Nursing Post Registration Certificate 26 Weeks Registered General Nurse 2 years Post Registration experience MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 18 weeks (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 8 weeks Certificate in Coronary Care Nursing Hospital b Perspectives on Coronary Care Nursing 30 Psychosocial Aspects of Coronary Care Nursing 15 Care of the Patient with Altered Cardiac Function 80 Professional Development Issues 50 Educational Visits/Liberal Studies 65

50 LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Forensic Psychiatric Nursing Course Post Registration Certificate 26 Weeks Registered Psychiatric Nurse MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 12 Weeks (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 8 Weeks Certificate in Forensic Psychiatric Nursing Hospital b ( not specified) Prevention and Management of Aggression and Violence Forensic Psychiatry Forensic Therapeutic Nursing Law and Forensic Psychiatry Ethics in Forensic Psychiatry Visits and Forensic Psychiatry Multidisciplinary Team in Forensic Psychiatry Research/Development Reflective Practice and Experiential Learning Literature Review

51 LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Intensive Care Nursing Post Registration Certificate 26 Weeks Registered General Nurse 2 years Post Registration experience MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 18 weeks Technical 8 weeks Certificate in Intensive Care Nursing Hospital b Perspectives on Intensive Care 25 Psychological Aspects of Intensive Care Nursing 10 Care of the Critically Ill Patient with Altered Physiological Function 113 Professional Development Issues 36 Educational Visits/Liberal Studies 56

52 LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Operating Theatre Nursing Post Registration Certificate 52 Weeks Registered General Nurse 2 years Post Registration clinical practice 6 months specialist practice desirable MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 40 weeks Technical 8 weeks Certificate in Operating Theatre Nursing Hospital b Principles of Perioperative Nursing 50 Perioperative Nursing Skills 60 Asepsis & Infection Control 50 Anaesthesia Post Anaesthesia Nursing Care 25 Communication & Interpersonal Skills 10 Management/Education/Research 35 Educational Visits/Liberal Studies 20

53 LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Orthopaedic Nursing Post Registration Certificate 1 Year Registered General Nurse As above plus 6 months to 1 year Post Qualification experience AGE Minimum - 21 yrs Maximum - MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical Orthopaedic Nursing Certificate Hospital b Introduction to Orthopaedic Nursing 60 Principles of Orthopaedic Nursing Unit 1 30 Principles of Orthopaedic Nursing Unit 2 60 Principles of Orthopaedic Nursing Unit 3 30 Professional Studies

54 LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing Post Registration Certificate 26 wks RSCN Qualification Registered with An Bord Altranais 6 months experience in Intensive Care Nursing MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 780 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 156 Technical Inc in above Certificate in Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing Hospital b Principles of Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing 20 Care of the Critically Ill Neonate/Low Birth weight Infant 24 Care of the Critically Ill Child with Altered Physiological Function 87 Professional Development Issues 13 Liberal & Other Studies 12

55 LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Paediatric Operating Theatre Nursing Post Registration Certificate 52 wks Registered Sick Childrens Nurse Registered with An Bord Altranais 2 years experience in paediatric nursing MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 1716 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 156 Technical Inc. in above Certificate in Paediatric Operating Theatre Nursing Hospital b Principles of Paediatric Nursing 50 Perioperative Paediatric Nursing Skills 60 Asepsis & Infection Control 50 Anaesthesia Post Anaesthesia Paediatric Nursing Care 25 Communication & Interpersonal Skills 10 Management/Education/Research 35 Educational Visits/Liberal Studies 20

56 LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Rehabilitation Nursing Post Registration Certificate 26 Weeks Registered General Nurse 2 years clinical experience AGE Minimum 23 Maximum - MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 21 Weeks (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 5 Weeks Certificate in Rehabilitation Nursing Hospital ( not specified) Principles of Rehabilitation Nursing Principles of Nursing Care of Patients with Neurological Disorders Research Module Professional Development

57 LEVEL Special and Intensive Nursing Care of the Newborn Post Registration Certificate 26 wks Registered General Nurse and Registered Midwife Or Registered General Nurse and Registered Sick Childrens Nurse Registered with An Bord Altranais ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY 1) Appropriate neo-natal experience 2) Health Certificate MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 702 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 312 Special and Intensive Nursing Care of the Newborn Course Hospital b Growth & Development 146 Nursing Care of Babies with Disorders of Normal Function 146 Professional Development Issues 20

58 LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & ENTRY Renal Nursing Post Registration Certificate 26 Weeks Registered General Nurse with An Bord Altranais Registered General Nurse 2 years Post Registration experience 1 year Clinical experience in renal nursing Completed prerequisite course in management of patients with renal disease MANDATORY COMPONENTS Clinical 768 (HOURS) FOR QUALIFICATION Theoretical 154 Certificate in Renal Nursing Hospital General Nephrology 30 Hemodialysis 30 Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis 30 Renal Transplantation 30 Foundation/Associated Lectures 34 (including Research, Management, Teaching)