Course Summary
The Specialist Nursing (Intensive Care) is designed to provide the student with the appropriate level of knowledge, clinical expertise and technical skills necessary to function as a competent, effective and caring practitioner. There is a strong commitment to research based practice, and a focus on the development and integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical experience.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission to the strand will be subject to place availability.
The entry criteria for this strand are:
• Current registration on the appropriate nursing division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Active Register
• Two years post-registration clinical experience since first registration
• Twelve months experience (within the last two years) in the specialty in Ireland at the time of application.
Candidates must also fulfil one of the following criteria:
An honours degree in nursing or a related discipline or equivalent professional and academic qualification or satisfy the selection committee that they have the academic ability to successfully complete the programme.
• Each student will be engaged in specific practice settings in Ireland relevant to each individual strand for the duration of the programme of study.
• Additional criteria may be required by individual Health Service Providers.
All applicants whose first language is not English or who have not been educated through the English language must meet Trinity’s English language requirements. Find out more: https://www.tcd.ie/study/apply/admission-requirements/postgraduate/
Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting
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Fees
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
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.
Career Progression
Designed to enable registered nurses to increase their knowledge, experience and clinical skills within this chosen specialty, this course prepares the intensive care nurse to function as a competent, effective and caring specialist nurse.
Duration
MSc 2 years part time