Bachelor of Science in Nursing Studies

Program Overview

The BSc Nursing Studies program is a one-year full-time program that equips nurses with advanced knowledge and skills in research, evidence-based practice, and professional development. Graduates are prepared to make significant contributions to patient care and healthcare systems by critically evaluating nursing issues, demonstrating effective communication, and fostering personal and professional growth. The program also emphasizes the understanding of research processes and the ability to undertake independent learning activities.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The BSc Nursing Studies programme is structured as a one calendar year full time programme which will normally commence in the Autumn Semester.
• Some modules will be co-scheduled with existing BSc Nursing/Midwifery Programmes.
• By the end of this course, you will:
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills for reflection, critical thinking and analysis fundamental to professional development
• Evaluate contemporary nursing issues in informing evidence based practice
• Demonstrate competence in written, verbal and digital communication skills at individual and collaborative levels
• Develop skills in reflection, creative and critical thinking, fostering personal and professional growth
• Demonstrate effective communication knowledge and skills to enable the building of therapeutic relationship
• Recognise responsibility, accountability and autonomy within the role, function and scope of the practitioner in implementing evidence based practice
• Exhibit the development of educational skills and commitment towards becoming a reflective practitioner committed to personal and professional development within lifelong learning
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent learning activities
• Develop knowledge, attitude and skills to critically review research, audit findings and other evidence

Careers:

• As our health services are constantly developing, nurses play a major contribution in developing and enhancing care to patients in acute and community settings.
• This programme provides graduates with the attitude, knowledge and skills to enhance practice leading to an internationally recognised level 8 academic degree.

Other:

• This table provides the outline of modules undertaken over 3 semesters:
• Semester 1
• NM4011 Principles for Contemporary Nursing Studies (6)
• NM4161 Communication and Interpersonal Relationships in Nursing & Midwifery (6)
• NM4077 Leading and Managing in Quality Practice (6)
• NM4091 Philosophies Underpinning Person Centered Nursing (3)
• AW6001 Academic Literacies (3)
• Semester 2
• NM4092 Introduction to Health and Health Promotion (6)
• NM4086 Research and Evidence in Healthcare (6)
• NM4104 Law and Ethics for Nurses and Midwifery Practice (6)
• NS4082 Nursing Research Project 1 (6)
• Semester 3 –Summer Semester
• NS4083 Nursing Research Project 2 (12)

Tuition Fees Students of Bachelor of Science in Nursing Studies (for international students) are not required to pay the Student Contribution fee outlined below. Student course fees are broken into three components - Student contribution, Student Levy and Tuition Fees. current fee levels have been set out in the tables below. involved is provided below the examples as is a list of possible scholarships and funding available. Students with EU fee status not in receipt of a grant Student pays Tuition Fees €4,196 Student pays Student Levy €100 €4,296 Non-EU Students Student pays Tuition Fees €11,102 Student pays Student Levy €100 €11,202 Student course fees are comprised of the following components: Student Levy All students are liable to pay the Student Levy of €100. Tuition Fees These are based on Residency, Citizenship, Course requirements. Review the three groups of criteria to determine your fee status as follows Residency least 3 of the 5 years before starting your course Citizenship You must be a citizen of an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland or have official refugee status Course Requirements (all must be met) You must be a first time full-time undergraduate (Exceptions are provided for students who hold a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification and are progressing to a Level 8 course in the same general area of study). You must be undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of at least 2 year’s duration You cannot be undertaking a repeat year of study at the same level unless evidence of exceptional circumstances eg serious illness is provided (in which case this condition may be waived) Depending on how you meet these criteria your status will be one of the following - Free Fee Status: You satisfy all three categories (1, 2 and 3) Higher Education Authority’s Free Fees scheme. EU Fee Status: You satisfy both the citizenship and residency criteria More