SONM ebrochure 2019.2020 Postgraduate Nursing and Midwifery

Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery UCC | Postgraduate Programmes

Postgraduate Certificate

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NURSE/MIDWIFE PRESCRIBING

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA/MASTERS

About the Programme The Postgraduate Certificate Nurse/Midwife Prescribing will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge to be competent in medication management. The course complies with the statutory, professional and interdisciplinary framework for the development of expertise in the area of prescriptive authority. Entry Requirements • Up-to-date registration with The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. • 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 and excludes time spent undertaking further post registration programmes). • Possession of competencies recognised at Level 8 of the NQAI framework. • Demonstration of continuous professional development and ability to study at Level 8. • Support from employer and completed Site Self-Declaration Form. • Nomination and confirmation of a designated medical practitioner mentor (completed Site Self-Declaration Form, signed by the Medical Practitioner/Mentor).

Course duration: 6 months consisting of 11 days theory and a practical element of 96 hours achieved through mentorship in the clinical setting. The clinical element of the course is provided is your dedicated medical practitioner who will act as your mentor.

HIGHER DIPLOMA/ MASTERS IN MIDWIFERY

MASTERS IN NURSING

DOCTORATE IN NURSING

How to apply: Application is online at www.pac.ie/ucc

BSc (BACHELORS DEGREE) NURSING STUDIES

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MODULES

Interested applicants are advised to apply early to ensure being offered a place on the programme.

PROGRAMMES FOR NON-EU STUDENTS

Cost: www.ucc.ie/en/financeoffice/fees/

Further information contact: Sheila Hedderman

Senior Executive Assistant Email: s.hedderman@ucc.ie Tel: +353(0) 21 4901560 Dr Rena Creedon Course Coordinater Email: r.creedon@ucc.ie Tel: +353 (0)21 4901495

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