1. National University of Ireland Galway NUIG
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  4. Postgraduate Diploma (Advanced Practice Nursing)

Postgraduate Diploma (Advanced Practice Nursing)

1 Year On Campus Diploma Program

National University of Ireland Galway NUIG

Program Overview

The aims of the Postgraduate Diploma (Advanced Nursing Practice) programme are to enable experienced registered nurses, who have a related MSc in nursing, to develop an expert knowledge base, complex decision-making skills, and clinical competencies for an expanded autonomous scope of practice. The finite characteristics are shaped by the: context in which the individual practices; the needs of patients/clients; and the challenges and developments within the health services.

Program Key Stats

€13690 (Annual cost)
Sept Intake : 13th Jul


95%

Eligibility Criteria


6.5
88

Additional Information & Requirements

Be registered as a nurse or midwife on the register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI); an honours primary degree in Nursing or equivalent, Be currently employed as a nurse or midwife. Have support of both a Professional (DON, ADON/Practice Manager) and Clinical (medical consultant or general practitioner) Mentor for 500 hours of clinical mentorship. Written commitment/memo of understanding or equivalent, IELTS score of 6.5 overall 

Career Options

  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
  • General Nurse Practitioner
  • Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
  • Pain Management Nurse
  • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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