MSc in Professional Nursing
Three great reasons to consider this course
- Gain greater knowledge with a practice orientated programme.
- This programme is delivered via a blend of online and face-to-face delivery to allow greater flexibility to learners.
- Completion of this programme will enhance your career opportunities allowing greater potential for career progression.
Course Summary
The aim of this programme is to provide an accessible, innovative, flexible and practice-orientated sustainable programme that will attract and retain nurses who will continue to work as Nurses within an integrated health service. The programme will enhance professional practice, patient safety and the education, administration and research capacity of the learner.
Important notice about this course
Now accepting applications.
If you have any questions about this programme, please use the 'Enquire about the course' button below.
The Masters of Science in Professional Nursing will be offered to qualified, experienced nurses who wish to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies. The programme provides the nurse with a broad based educational experience to practice at an advanced level incorporating key concepts such as advanced decision making, professional leadership, evidence based practice, professional ethics, research knowledge and skills.
The proposed programme was developed in partnership with educational institutions, health care service providers and learners nationally. This was achieved by the Dundalk Institute of Technology working in collaboration and partnership with representatives from Departments of Nursing within each of the Institutes of Technology in Ireland namely Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LKIT), Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT), Institute of Technology Tralee (ITT) and Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT).
Stage 1 — Semester 1
- The Fundamentals of Professional Practice (10 ECTS)
- Leadership and Clinical Decision Making for Advanced Practice (10 ECTS)
Stage 1 — Semester 2
- Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice (10 ECTS)
- Advanced practice in Person Centred Integrated Care (10 ECTS)
Stage 2 — Semester 1
- Generating Evidence Based for Healthcare Practice and Improvement (30 ECTS — Year long module)
- Quality and Innovation (10 ECTS)
Stage 2 — Semester 2
This programme will be delivered predominantly online with live online lectures on Thursdays from 9am to 4.30pm.
In addition, students will be required to attend for face to face classes on the DkIT campus, on one full day per month (possibly Thursdays, 9am to 4.30pm) .
The programme provides the nurse with a broad based educational experience to practice at an advanced level.
Graduates of this Programme will be able to progress to level 10 (PhD) programmes. In addition, they may avail of Level 10 research opportunities in DkIT.
The fees for this programme are €5,400 per annum. Questions relating to fees for this programme should be directed to geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie (Tel: +353(0)429370200 Ext 2736)
To be eligible for this programme applicants must:
- Be registered Nurse with NMBI
- Be currently employed in health care provision
- Hold a level 8 qualification
*Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course.
- Basic IT skills are essential to complete this programme.
- Applicants may be interviewed.
Dr. Geraldine O'Connor (School of Health & Science)
Phone: +353 (0)42 937 0200 Ext 2736
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie
| Course ID | DK977 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Study Mode | Part-Time |
| Level | 9 |
| Duration | 2 Years (Part-time) |
| Fees | €10,800 |
| Starting Date | 27th September 2022 |
| School | School of Health & Science |
| Department | Nursing, Midwifery and Early Years |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Apply to | DkIT |
| Delivery Method | Blended |
How to Apply
You should apply using the DkIT Postgraduate Application form below. Applicants should include an up-to-date CV and a copy of professional body registration.
Please submit the following documents with your application and email them to admissions@dkit.ie.
- Completed Application Form
- An up-to-date CV
- Copy of Professional Body Registration
If you have any questions about this programme, please use the 'Enquire about the course' button below.
