爱尔兰国立高威大学

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Nursing Science (General) course is a four-year degree programme that will qualify you as a nurse. Successful students are awarded the Bachelor of Nursing Science (General) degree and are eligible to apply to register with An Bord Altranais, the nursing profession’s regulatory body. The programme is offered in partnership with the Health Service Executive (HSE) West.

The first three years are run within the academic year and include a combination of theory modules and clinical practice modules. Practice modules will require students to be in clinical practice for 35 hours per week. Year four comprises clinical/theory instruction in semester one and a 36-week internship of clinical practice which runs from January to September. During this period, the student will be an employee of the HSE West and paid a salary. The theoretical component comprises lectures, seminars, workshops, experiential learning, skills training and reading time.

Course Outline

Years 1 - 3

• Biological Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Nursing Theory
• Nursing Practice
• Health Promotion
• Research

Year 4

• Research
• Leadership and Clinical Governance in Nursing and Midwifery Practice
• Transition to Professional Practice in Nursing and Midwifery Practice
• Clinical/Theory instruction - Semester I
• Clinical internship which runs over 36 weeks - Semester II

Further Education

Graduates have the option to study a variety of nursing programmes at postgraduate, diploma, masters and PhD levels.

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

Nurses have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings both in the hospital and the community. The Bachelor of Nursing Science degree is recognised internationally and many nurses choose to work overseas to broaden their experience.

Work Placement

Students are required to complete their clinical practice placements within the HSE West region. While on clinical placements, students will be supervised by a nurse who has been specially prepared to guide and direct student learning. Students are also supported by the clinical placement co-ordinator, who ensures that learning outcomes are identified and achieved.