Nursing MSc
University of Limerick
Key Information
Campus location
Limerick, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Nursing MSc
The overall aim of the MSc in Nursing/Midwifery is to provide registered nurses/midwives with the opportunity to develop and enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to care for patients/clients to the highest professional standards across the health care continuum. The modules offered are grounded in a body of evidence-based knowledge that promotes excellence in nursing/midwifery practice.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
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Curriculum
Year 1 Autumn
- Health Research Methods – Methodology
- Leading and Managing Practice
Choice of One Elective Module
- Principles of Primary and Community Care
- Supporting Perinatal Mental Health
- Assessment in Rehabilitation of the Older Person
- Principles Underpinning Dementia Care
- Advanced Assessment in Respiratory Nursing
- Principles of Palliative Care in Practice
- Principles Underpinning Perioperative Nursing
- Theories of Psychosocial Assessment and Care
Year 1 Spring
- Promoting Quality and Safety in Healthcare
Choice of Two Elective Module
- Intercultural Care
- Health Promotion in Nursing / Midwifery Practice
- Therapeutic Engagement
- Therapeutic Interventions in Rehabilitation Nursing of the Older Person
- Therapeutic Interventions in Dementia Care
- Therapeutic Interventions in Palliative Care
- Managing and Co-Ordinating Perioperative Care
- Psychosocial Interventions
- Therapeutic Interventions in Respiratory Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare;
Year 2 Autumn
- Dissertation 1
Year 2 Spring
- Dissertation 2
Program Outcome
On completion of the program the student will be able to:
- Critically evaluate evidence underpinning and informing nursing/midwifery practice.
- Demonstrate the knowledge required for advancing nursing/midwifery practice.
- Critically examine the knowledge and skills of; reflection, critical thinking and analysis fundamental to the development and advancement of nursing/midwifery practice.
- Critically review current innovations and developments in promoting quality and safety in healthcare.
- Apply critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills required for advancing nursing/midwifery practice.
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the research process.
- Critically evaluate leadership and management strategies for collaborative working in care provision.
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent learning activities in supporting personal and professional development.
- Demonstrate the ability of self-evaluation and appraisal.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of the Masters in Nursing/Midwifery program will provide students with the academic qualifications necessary for enhancing their professional role in the healthcare environment. The program will provide opportunities to explore research in order to further develop evidence-based nursing and midwifery practice. The program offers a range of modules to allow the student choose a range of modules to suit their individual needs.