Nursing In Psychiatric Nursing in Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

Nursing In Psychiatric Nursing in Athlone Institute of Technology

Why take this course?

This four-year, ab initio honours degree offered by AIT in conjunction with the Health Service Executive Midlands area and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, has been developed in response to the changing mental health needs of the Irish public. The course involves the study of theoretical and practice-based modules. Students will be exposed to classroom teaching and taught placements in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings within the Longford/Westmeath Mental Health Services and the Laois/Offaly Mental Health Services.

What opportunities might it lead to?

On successful completion of the course, and registration as a psychiatric nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, you are qualified to apply for a range of psychiatric nursing posts and may apply for a position at staff nurse grade in the Irish health care sector, as well as seeking promotional posts in clinical nursing, nursing administration and nurse education.