Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma Advanced Practice Nursing in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
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Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
13,550
(c. USD15,611.77)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Postgraduate Diploma (Advanced Nursing Practice) program aims to equip experienced registered nurses holding a relevant MSc in nursing with specialized knowledge, advanced decision-making abilities, and clinical expertise for expanded independent practice. These defining attributes are influenced by: the practitioner's work environment, patient/client requirements, and evolving demands within healthcare systems.
This curriculum prepares learners to become independent practitioners, proficient in providing exceptional direct care to specialized patient populations. Specifically, Advanced Nurse Practitioners will gain the skills to enhance well-being, deliver medical services, and encourage healthy living for patients/clients, their support networks, and caregivers across diverse healthcare environments, working alongside other professionals within established practice boundaries.
Career Prospects
Graduates of this program qualify for registration as Advanced Nurse Practitioners (RANP) with NMBI.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Be registered as a nurse or midwife on the register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI);
Have a minimum of an honours primary degree in Nursing or equivalent
Be currently employed as a nurse or midwife and in the areas of practice that you plan to undertake you Advance Practice Programme
Comply with current minimum entry requirements for admission to the programme of education for nurse prescribing. This includes:
- Have a minimum of three years’ recent post-registration clinical experience in nursing or midwifery (within the last five years)
- Have equivalent of ‘one year’ full time experience in the specific area of clinical practice that you will be prescribing and practicing in
- Possess the competencies recognised at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications.
- Provide evidence of having undertaken continuing professional education.
- Have support of both a Professional (DON, ADON/Practice Manager) and Clinical (medical consultant or general practitioner) Mentor for 96 hours of clinical mentorship, evidenced by a completed Site Declaration Form;
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall no less than 6.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (20 Listening, 20 Speaking, 24 Writing, 19 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 61 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
13,550