CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

General Nursing

Course Code
MH701
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
4 Years
Attendence
Full Time

Course Summary

Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)

This innovative programme integrates theory, skills practice and practice placements. It aims to prepare competent graduates who are confident in their ability to deliver person centred, safe, compassionate, evidence-based, effective and high-quality care. This is practised across diverse healthcare settings, including community settings, care for older adults, engagement with people from diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities as well as medical and surgical needs.

 

Course Details

Maynooth University
College Link  >  General Nursing

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

What will you study?

Progression to CAO Courses

The Student - Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Further Research

College Link > MH701 - General Nursing

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

Career Progression

Successful completion of the degree programme leads to eligibility to register as a general nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Registered General Nurses have wide-ranging employment opportunities in Ireland, across the EU and beyond.

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