Program Overview

Higher Diploma in Children's Nursing

Overview

The Higher Diploma in Children’s Nursing is a collaborative programme delivered by the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health in DCU and Children’s Health Ireland. It is delivered by academic and clinical leaders in the field of children’s nursing, and graduates are guaranteed employment as Registered Children’s Nurses (RCN) nationally and internationally.

Careers & Further Options

Qualified nurses who undertake the Higher Diploma in Children's Nursing course have greater opportunities in the vast area of public and private healthcare at home and abroad. You may also opt to continue your professional education to Master’s and PhD level.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be: A registered nurse or eligible to register with Bord Altranais agus Cnaimhseachais na hEireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)) as a Registered General Nurse, a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Registered Nurse Intellectual Disability;
• Hold a Diploma in nursing or judged equivalent;
• Students must have at least six months post-registration clinical nursing experience.

Course Structure

This one-year, full-time course includes twelve weeks of lectures, thirty-six weeks of clinical experience, and four weeks annual leave. Lectures are delivered in the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health at DCU.

Fees and Funding

• EU Status Fee: €11,300 per annum
• Non EU Fee: €11,700 per annum

How To Apply

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and letter of application is 16th February 2025. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

Life On Campus

At DCU, our students can expect a unique campus experience. We are known for our excellent teaching and learning facilities, our active clubs and societies, and our great social and sporting facilities. All this makes DCU an exciting place to be.

FAQs

• Is DCU all one campus? DCU is a multi-campus university - the Glasnevin, St Patrick's and All Hallows campuses.
• If I'm studying on the St Patrick's campus, can I use the library and sports centre on the Glasnevin campus? Yes, all facilities such as sports and accommodation are open for all DCU students to avail of.
• Are there libraries in DCU and if they have wifi and work stations? We have a brand new state of the art four floor library on our St. Patrick's Campus which complements the existing library on the Glasnevin campus. There is free wifi, work stations as well as desktop computers.
• Does DCU provide accommodation? DCU does have on-campus accommodation for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and you can find out more and apply via the Accommodation Office webpage.