Program Overview

This four-year nursing program combines theory and practice, offering a comprehensive curriculum with 63 weeks of theory, 45 weeks of clinical placement, and 36 weeks of internship. Upon graduation and registration with NMBI, Registered Psychiatric Nurses can pursue various career opportunities in inpatient and community settings or specialize as Clinical Nurse Specialists or Advanced Nurse Practitioners in areas such as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Addictions, or Forensic Psychiatry. The program requires good physical and mental health, and candidates must undergo Garda Vetting and Health Screening, including vaccination, which may involve a cost to the student.