Nursing (general) in Dublin City University, Ireland

Nursing (general) in Dublin City University

Why do this course?

Each year you’ll have the opportunity to practice nursing in the clinical setting. These are called ‘practice placements’. During Years Three and Four you’ll spend longer periods on these practice placements. In Years Two and Three you’ll undertake specialist modules relating to your chosen nursing discipline.

In Year Four you’ll participate in a 36-week internship with local health service providers, gaining further practice-based learning and also taking formal assessments of practice competencies.

Garda vetting is a requirement for all nursing students, who throughout their training have supervised access to vulnerable population groups. Applicants must successfully pass the Garda vetting process in order to complete the process of registration on the BSc in Nursing.

What opportunities might it lead to?

Upon graduation, your internationally recognised degree will qualify you to work as a Nurse both at home and abroad. You’ll also be eligible for professional registration with Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

You’ll find work opportunities in the community, schools, general practice, occupational health, and traditional hospitals and care facilities. Career pathways also exist in clinical practice, management, education and research.

A BSc Nursing graduate will have a range of career options to choose from, including:

• Education
• General Nurse
• Research