Course Summary
The aim of this NMBI accredited Certificate in Nursing & Midwifery Medicinal Product Prescribing is to prepare experienced registered nurses and midwifes to develop and integrate requisite knowledge and skills to safely and effectively prescribe medicinal products within their scope of practice to enhance care provided to service users and patients.
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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
For entry on to the Level 8 Certificate in Nursing Midwifery Product Prescribing all applicants must:
Be registered as either RGN, or RPN, or RCN, or RNID, or RM or RPHN on the live register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
Currently employed as a nurse or midwife in a clinical area where a robust clinical governance structure is in place to support nurse/midwife prescribers
Have a minimum of 3 years post-registration clinical experience (within the past 5 years) with at least one year in the area in which prescribing is proposed.
Provide evidence of Continuing Professional Development and the ability to study at Level 8
Signed Site Declaration Form
Nomination and confirmation of a designated medical practitioner mentor.
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Fees
Programme Cost: €2,950. Recognition of Prior Learning may incur additional fees
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.
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.
Career Progression
The Certificate in Nursing Midwifery Product Prescribing may provide nurses and midwives with an opportunity to continue education at Post Graduate Diploma and Masters level.
Additionally this programme may facilitate preparation for specialist and advanced practice roles,the Certificate in Nursing Midwifery Product Prescribing is now a required compulsory component to register as an Advanced Nurse or Midwife Practitioner.
Career Opportunities
The Certificate in Nursing Midwifery Product Prescribing enables the experienced registered nurse and midwife to develop knowledge and skills as a prescriber in physical and psychosocial assessment which can be utilised to expand scope of practice and contribute to the delivery of high quality care.