BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN GENERAL NURSING

Why Study General Nursing?
General nursing involves caring for people of all ages both in hospital and community settings. It incorporates theory, practice and a combination of theory and practice modules related to nursing. The programme combines classroom teaching and practical nursing placements in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings throughout the Mayo/Roscommon/Galway region. On occasion, students may be on placement outside of these areas.

Students will undertake a 36-week paid internship in their final year of study, during which they will gain clinical experience as well as making a significant contribution to service. Weekly protected reflective time for students is a built-in component of this experience. Graduates are entitled to entry to the Professional Register of General Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais.

Programme Modules

• Biological and Related Sciences

• Social Sciences

• Fundamental Nursing Practice

• Personal and Professional Development

• Health Promotion & Research Studies

• Clinical Practice Placement

• Computer Applications (Year 1)

Career Opportunities
Graduates can apply to practice as Registered General Nurses in the Irish or any health-care setting worldwide. This gives all nursing graduates the unique opportunity to travel and experience nursing anywhere in the world. Irish nursing graduates, in particular, are sought after in many countries. They may also seek promotional opportunities in Clinical Nursing, Nursing Management or Nursing Education.

Other Essential Information
Please refer to "Nursing, a career for you" available from ncc@nursingboard.ie.

Programmes are reviewed and/or redesigned every five years approximately. Module titles and/or modes of delivery may change accordingly.

VETTING REQUIREMENT
All places are offered on this programme subject to satisfactory Garda vetting clearance.

Follow-on Studies
Many nursing graduates develop an interest in some aspect of nursing and choose to specialise in that area. This is achievable by undertaking additional postgraduate courses at various third level institutions. Courses are at Higher Diploma, Masters and Doctorate level.