Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Professional Nursing
Three great reasons to consider this course
- Stepping stone for career progression
- Allows nursing professionals to gain a recognised postgraduate qualification
- Specific topics relevant to nurses in today’s health care settings
Course Summary
The aim of the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Professional Nursing blended learning 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 graduates of the programme will develop an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and innovative practice to practice at a higher level of capability as independent, autonomous and expert nurses.
On completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Professional Nursing, the graduate will be able to:
- Generate an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and attributes for delivering evidence based expanded professional practice.
- Develop autonomy, leadership and negotiation skills in order to advance clinical, risk and ethical decisions at advanced professional practice level.
- Critically evaluate knowledge and nursing science that will actively contribute to the professional body of knowledge.
- Critically utilise e-technology and e-health platforms to inform all aspects of personal and professional development.
- Develop leadership capacity in the context of current structural and professional change in the Irish health service
Stage 1 Semester 1:
- The Fundamentals of Professional Practice (10 ECTS)
- Leadership and Decision Making for Advanced Practice (10 ECTS)
Stage 1 Semester 2:
- Advanced Practice in Person-centered, Integrated Care (10 ECTS)
- Research methods for evidence based practice (10 ECTS)
Stage 2 Semester 1:
Stage 2 Semester 2 (Elective Modules):
OR
This programme will be delivered predominately 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).
Those graduating from the PostGraduate Diploma in professional nursing will have opportunities to advance a career in clinical or management posts.
Students may progress to the MSc in Science in Nursing Practice (90 ECTS)
To be eligible for this programme applicants must:
- Be a 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. Applicants may be interviewed
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
Dr. Geraldine O’Connor (Head of Part time Section, School of Health and Science)
Phone: +353 42 9370200
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie
| Course ID | TBC |
| Course Type | Flexible & Professional, Postgraduate |
| Study Mode | Part-Time |
| Level | 9 |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Fees | €7,200 |
| Starting Date | 27th September 2022 |
| School | School of Health & Science |
| Department | Nursing, Midwifery and Early Years |
| Credits | 60 |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Apply to | DkIT |
| Delivery Method | Blended |
How to Apply
Open for online applications in Autumn 2022
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
