Why take this course?

This course involves the study of theoretical and practice-based modules. It involves classroom teaching and taught placements in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. This honours degree programme takes advantage of the various areas of expertise available at the three regional hospitals in the Health Service Executive Midlands area in Tullamore, Portlaoise and Mullingar.

What will I experience?

You will undergo a total of 2, hours clinical study and 1, hours theoretical study.

Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in General Nursing from TUS and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) allows you to work as a general nurse nationally and internationally.

What opportunities might it lead to?

If you wish to pursue a career in specialist nursing practice upon graduating, you can apply for higher diploma courses in areas such as: gerontology, coronary care, intensive care, perioperative care, and accident and emergency nursing at TUS or other third level institutions. Alternatively you may choose to pursue advanced studies in nursing education or nursing management.

You may apply for positions at staff nurse grade within the Irish health care sector and you are also eligible to apply for registration as nurses throughout the EU and further afield

Additional Information

TUS uses the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) to assess the suitability of applicants to this programme. This is due to the considerable amount of placements undertaken with children and vulnerable groups in society. Therefore, offers to this programme are conditional and could subsequently be withdrawn if applicants do not meet the Garda vetting requirements.

Vaccinations Alert for all Nursing and Healthcare students, please note that

(1) As health care students, vaccinations may be advocated not only in the interest of the individual student, but also as a protection to health service users and workers, some of whom may have medical vulnerabilities. Getting vaccinated helps to protect people around students, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from certain viruses.

(2) Access to educational opportunities in some healthcare settings may not be granted to healthcare students if they are not and will not agree to vaccination that is not otherwise contraindicated. In many instances it may not be possible for the Higher Educational Institutions to provide alternative training/educational opportunities to replace this access. As placements are a critical component of nursing programmes and are regulated Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland requirements, this in turn may delay progression through and potential completion of a nursing educational programme at TUS.

Full details of the HSEs COVID19 vaccination programme can be found at: COVID-19 vaccines - HSE.ie

Professional Recognition:

Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nursing in General Nursing from TUS and registration with An Bord Altranais. The award of a Registered General Nurse (RGN) is nationally and internationally recognised.