Nursing (intellectual Disability) in Dublin City University, Ireland

Nursing (intellectual Disability) in Dublin City University

Why do this course?

The BSc in Nursing provides you with the pre-registration education you’ll need to qualify with one of the following awards:

• BSc in Nursing (General)

• BSc in Nursing (Children’s and General)

• BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)

• BSc in Nursing (Mental Health)

You’ll also be eligible for professional registration with Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

In Years Two and Three you’ll undertake specialist modules relating to your chosen nursing discipline.

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.

What opportunities might it lead to?

Upon graduation, your internationally recognised degree will qualify you to work as an Intellectual Disability 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.

• Education
• Intellectual Disability Nurse