NOTE: This programme has been revised. Students who enter the programme from 2018/19 onwards follow the curriculum detailed below. Students who entered prior to 2018/19 follow the curriculum detailed here.

This is a four-year, (four and a half years in the case of CK712), full-time undergraduate registration programme, leading to the award of a BSc (Hons).

• On successful completion of the programme, students on CK710, CK720 and CK730 will also be recommended to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for registration as a nurse in one of the following divisions of Nursing: General Nursing, Mental Health Nursing or Intellectual Disability Nursing.
• On successful completion of the programme, students on CK712 will also be recommended to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for registration as a nurse in both the Children's Nursing and General Nursing divisions.

Students must take modules specific to General Nursing or Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing or Intellectual Disability Nursing or Mental Health Nursing in order to register in the relevant division(s).

Repeat Year Arrangements
Students who entered the programme prior to 2018/19 and are required subsequently to repeat one or more modules in a repeat year will do so under the revised curriculum and associated regulations (detailed on this page). In the event that a student fails one or more modules that are not available in the repeat year, special repeat arrangements will be made for that student. This may entail studying new material (not previously covered in the old curriculum) in the repeat year, as part or whole substitution for the module(s) failed, and/or may require students to take equivalent credits in the repeat year and/or subsequent years. A similar arrangement will apply for students who take a year or more leave of absence.

Two Year Rule
Students of Nursing must pass/progress within two academic years of first registration for each year of the programme, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme. After failing a resit examination, students may be allowed to repeat the year. Any individual year can be repeated only once, however, a maximum of two failed years may be repeated during a student's programme of studies. Thus, students taking the General, Intellectual Disability and Mental Health Nursing pathways must complete their studies ordinarily within six years of registering for the First Year of the BSc (Hons) Nursing Degree programme. For the BSc Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing pathway, students must complete their studies ordinarily within six and a half years of registering for the First Year of this programme. Note: A student on the General, Mental Health and Intellectual Disability pathways may not graduate without achieving a pass in the Fourth University Examination and a pass in the relevant Part B module. A student on the Children's and General (Integrated) pathway may not graduate without achieving a pass in the Fifth University Examination involving a practice module.

Applicants who are under 23 years of age must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of the College of Medicine and Health as set out here.

Entry on the Grounds of Mature Years
Applicants who have not satisfied the minimum entry requirements may, on the recommendation of the College, be considered for admission on the grounds of mature years (see the "Admission to Undergraduate Programmes" section of the University Calendar).

Garda Vetting and Health Clearance
All students entering programmes in the College of Medicine and Health will be working with vulnerable people in clinical areas during their time in UCC. Most of these clinical areas will be under the ownership and authority of the Health Services Executive (HSE). As per legal requirements, the HSE, the Private and Voluntary Hospitals and COPE Foundation require all students working within their organisation to obtain Garda Clearance.

For all BSc (Hons) Nursing and BSc (Hons) Midwifery Degree programmes, students undertaking CK710, CK712, CK720, CK730 and CK740: students are required to do the following before their registration for their chosen BSc programme is finalised and for continued access to a clinical placement area:

1. Successfully complete all health* and Garda vetting requirements (and International Police Screening as appropriate)
2. Sign affidavit(s) as prescribed by the School
3. Sign a practice placement agreement

* Entry to year two of the programme is also contingent on completion of the prescribed occupational health vaccination programme. In addition, continued occupational health clearance is a requirement for accessing clinical placements.

In view of the long lead time required to obtain Garda clearance, particularly in relation to non-European Union countries, applicants are strongly advised to begin seeking police clearance from jurisdictions outside of Ireland on receipt of confirmation of a place on the BSc (Hons) Nursing programme. Click here to view UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.

Fitness to Practise
This programme is subject to the University's Fitness to Practise Policy - full details may be found here.

Exemptions
Students who have undertaken relevant studies may be exempt from particular modules. This will be at the discretion of the Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, and subject to the approval of the College of Medicine and Health.

REGULATIONS FOR THE BSc (Hons) (NURSING) DEGREE
The programme is defined in terms of modules, which are measured in terms of credits. A module may correspond to 5, 10, 15 or 20 credits. Each year of the degree programme consists of modules to a total value of 60 credits.

In order to be admitted to the First University Examination in Nursing, each student must have attended theory modules in Part A to the value of 50 credits and a Practice Module in Part B to the value of 10 credits as follows:

Part A
NU1026 Academic Writing, Information Technology and Evidence Based Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU1032 Fundamental Knowledge and Skills for Nursing Practice (10 credits)
NU1040 Infection Prevention and Control for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
SC1015 Sociological Concepts for Nursing (5 credits)

plus 25 credits in the chosen area of specialisation from the following:

General Nursing
NU1047 Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills for Nursing Practice and Psychology for Healthcare (10 credits)
NU1048 The Profession of Nursing: Professional Practice, Law and Ethics (5 credits)
NU1067 Disabilities and Inclusion (5 credits)
SS1008 Social Inclusion and Health Policy (5 credits)

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU1047 Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills for Nursing Practice and Psychology for Healthcare (10 credits)
NU1060 The Foundations of Contemporary Children's and General Nursing (5 credits)
NU1061 Fundamental Knowledge and Skills for Children's Nursing Practice (5 credits)
SS1008 Social Inclusion and Health Policy (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU1047 Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills for Nursing Practice and Psychology for Healthcare (10 credits)
NU1050 The Foundations of Contemporary Intellectual Disability Nursing (5 credits)
NU1066 Supporting Individuals with a Specific Intellectual Disability I (10 credits)

Mental Health Nursing
NU1042 Developing Hope-Inspiring Relationships and Psychology for Health Care (10 credits)
NU1043 Recovery - Theory, Concept and Principles (10 credits)
NU1045 Creative Therapies and Self Awareness Skills for Mental Health Nursing (5 credits)

Part B
Students take one Practice Module to the value of 10 credits in the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU1049 General Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU1062 Integrated Children's and General Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU1051 Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Mental Health Nursing
NU1044 Developing Skilled Mental Health Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2019/2020 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

A student may not register for the Second Year of the programme until the First University Examination in Nursing and the relevant Part B module have been passed. In order to be admitted to the Second University Examination in Nursing, each student must have attended theory modules in Part A to the value of 50 credits and a Practice Module in Part B to the value of 10 credits as follows:

Part A
NU2003 Pharmacology and Medication Management for Nurses and Midwives (5 credits)
NU2050 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (5 credits)

plus modules to the value of 40 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU2057 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - Focusing on Common Acute and Chronic Health Care Conditions I (15 credits)
NU2058 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - Focusing on Common Acute and Chronic Health Care Conditions II (10 credits)
NU2059 Health, Ageing and the Life-Cycle - Perspectives on General Nursing with Older People (10 credits)
NU2064 Health, Life-Cycle - Perspectives on Maternity Care and Child Health Nursing (5 credits)

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU2057 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - Focusing on Common Acute and Chronic Health Care Conditions I (15 credits)
NU2058 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - Focusing on Common Acute and Chronic Health Care Conditions II (10 credits)
NU2060 Growth and Development during Pregnancy, Childhood and Adolescence (5 credits)
NU2061 Therapeutic Interpersonal Relationships with Children, Adolescents and their Families (5 credits)
NU2062 Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families in the Community (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU2064 Health, Life-Cycle - Perspectives on Maternity Care and Child Health Nursing (5 credits)
NU2078 Health Care Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities across the Lifespan I (15 credits)
NU2088 Health Care Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities across the Lifespan II (10 credits)
NU2090 Assessment and Therapeutic Communication Supports for People with Intellectual Disabilities (5 credits)
NU2099 Supporting People with Behaviours that Challenge (5 credits)

Mental Health Nursing
NU2066 Recovery - Understanding Mental Health (10 credits)
NU2069 Therapeutic Relationships - Communication and Self-Awareness (5 credits)
NU2097 General Health Care for Adults with Mental Health Problems I (10 credits)
NU2098 General Health Care for Adults with Mental Health Problems II (5 credits)
SS2028 Social Justice and Mental Health: Combating Discrimination, Labelling and Stigma (10 credits)

Part B
Students take one Practice Module in the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU2063 General Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU2086 Children's and General Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU2081 Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Mental Health Nursing
NU2068 Skilled Mental Health Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2019/2020 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY FOR STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN NURSING
The Diploma in Health Studies is an alternative diploma pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement module Part B Practice module in the chosen area of specialisation (NU2063, NU2068, NU2081 or NU2086). For students who do not pass the Part B Practice module for Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) Nursing either at the first Examinations or at the first attempt in a Repeat year, the student will re-register for the alternative pathway - the non-clinical Diploma in Health Studies. This pathway does not confer eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse. To complete the Diploma in Health Studies, a student must pass all Part A modules for the second BSc Nursing Examinations and achieve a pass in the Part B independent study module NU2074 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits). Students who complete the Part B Study Module are required to exit the programme with a Diploma in Health Studies (Level 6) award. Programme requirements are outlined below.

SECOND YEAR - SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN HEALTH STUDIES

Leading to: NFQ Level 6, Minor Award - Diploma in Health Studies

A student may not register for the Diploma in Health Studies programme until the First University Examination in Nursing and the relevant Part B module have been passed. In order to be admitted to the Second University Examination in Diploma in Health Studies, each student must have attended theory modules in Part A to the value of 50 credits and a Study Module in Part B to the value of 10 credits as follows:

Part A
NU2003 Pharmacology and Medication Management for Nurses and Midwives (5 credits)
NU2050 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (5 credits)

plus modules to the value of 40 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU2057 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - Focusing on Common Acute and Chronic Health Care Conditions I (15 credits)
NU2058 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - Focusing on Common Acute and Chronic Health Care Conditions II (10 credits)
NU2059 Health, Ageing and the Life-Cycle - Perspectives on General Nursing with Older People (10 credits)
NU2064 Health, Life-Cycle- Perspectives on Maternity Care and Child Health Nursing (5 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU2074 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU2057 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - Focusing on Common Acute and Chronic Health Care Conditions I (15 credits)
NU2058 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - Focusing on Common Acute and Chronic Health Care Conditions II (10 credits)
NU2060 Growth and Development during Pregnancy, Childhood and Adolescence (5 credits)
NU2061 Therapeutic Interpersonal Relationships with Children, Adolescents and their Families (5 credits)
NU2062 Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families in the Community (5 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU2074 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU2064 Health, Life-Cycle- Perspectives on Maternity Care and Child Health Nursing (5 credits)
NU2078 Health Care Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities across the Lifespan I (15 credits)
NU2088 Health Care Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities across the Lifespan II (10 credits)
NU2090 Assessment and Therapeutic Communication Supports for People with Intellectual Disabilities (5 credits)
NU2099 Supporting People with Behaviours that Challenge (5 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU2074 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Mental Health Nursing
NU2066 Recovery - Understanding Mental Health (10 credits)
NU2069 Therapeutic Relationships - Communication and Self-Awareness (5 credits)
NU2097 General Health Care for Adults with Mental Health Problems I (10 credits)
NU2098 General Health Care for Adults with Mental Health Problems II (5 credits)
SS2028 Social Justice and Mental Health: Combating Discrimination, Labelling and Stigma (10 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU2074 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Students who complete the Part B Study Module are required to exit the programme with a Diploma in Health Studies (Level 6) award.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2019/2020 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

A student may not register for the Third Year of the programme until the Second University Examination in Nursing and the appropriate Part B module have been passed. In order to be admitted to the Third University Examination in Nursing, each student must have attended theory modules as detailed in Part A to the value of 50 credits and a Practice Module in Part B to the value of 10 credits as follows:

Students take 60 credits as follows:

Part A
NU3076 Professional Issues, Teaching and Learning and the Development of Disciplinary Knowledge for Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU3083 Research for Evidence-based Nursing and Midwifery Care (5 credits)

plus modules to the value of 40 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU3077 Exploring Mental Distress in Relation to the Role of the General Nurse (5 credits)
NU3078 Health Promotion and Primary Healthcare in a General Health Context (10 credits)
NU3079 General Nursing with Adults and their Families III - Focusing on Common Acute and Chronic Conditions (15 credits)
NU3080 General Nursing with Adults, Children and their Families IV - Focusing on Oncology (5 credits)
NU3081 General Nursing with Adults, Children and their Families V - Focusing on End of Life and Palliative Care (5 credits)

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU3067 Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families with Acute and Continuing Care Needs (10 credits)
NU3079 General Nursing with Adults and their Families III - Focusing on Common Acute and Chronic Conditions (15 credits)
NU3090 Health Promotion and Primary Health in a General Health Context (5 credits)
NU3091 General Nursing with Adults, Children and their Families V - Focusing on Oncology, End of Life and Palliative Care Contexts (5 credits)
NU3092 Health, Ageing and the Life-Cycle - Perspectives on General Nursing with Older People (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU3047 Supporting Individuals with a Specific Intellectual Disability II (10 credits)
NU3093 Growing Older with an Intellectual Disability in the 21st Century (5 credits)
NU3096 Health Needs of People with an Intellectual Disability across the Lifespan III (15 credits)
NU3097 Supporting People with Behaviours that Challenge and/or Mental Health Issues (5 credits)
NU3099 Adolesence to Young Adulthood: Issues for the Person with an Intellectual Disability (5 credits)

Mental Health Nursing
NU3050 Health Promotion and Primary Health Care in a Mental Health Context (10 credits)
NU3051 Mental Health Nursing: Politics, Policy and Practice (5 credits)
NU3053 Psychosocial Interventions in Developing Hope-Inspiring Relationships (10 credits)
NU3088 Recovery - Working with Children and Young People with Mental Health Problems (5 credits)
NU3089 Recovery - Working with the Older Adult with Mental Health Problems (10 credits)

Part B
Students take one Practice Module in the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU3082 General Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU3068 Children's and General Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU3086 Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Mental Health Nursing
NU3054 Skilled Mental Health Nursing Practice 3 (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2019/2020 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY FOR STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN NURSING
The BSc Health Studies is an alternative ordinary bachelor's degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement module Part B Practice module in the chosen area of specialisation (NU3054, NU3068, NU3082 or NU3086). For students who do not pass the Part B Practice module for Year 3 of the BSc (Hons) Nursing either at the first Examination or at the first attempt in a Repeat year, the student will re-register instead for the non-clinical BSc Health Studies. This pathway does not confer eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse. To complete the BSc Health Studies, a student must pass all Part A modules for the third-year BSc Nursing Examinations and achieve a pass in the Part B independent study module NU3046 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits). Students who complete the Part B Study Module are required to exit the programme with a BSc Health Studies (Level 7) award. Programme requirements are outlined below:

THIRD YEAR - THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN HEALTH STUDIES

Leading to: NFQ Level 7, Major Award - BSc Health Studies

A student may not register for the Third Year of the programme until the Second University Examination in Nursing and the appropriate Part B module have been passed. In order to be admitted to the Third University Examination in Health Studies, each student must have attended theory modules as detailed in Part A and a Study Module in Part B as follows:

Students take 60 credits as follows:

Part A
NU3076 Professional Issues, Teaching and Learning and the Development of Disciplinary Knowledge for Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU3083 Research for Evidence-based Nursing and Midwifery Care (5 credits)

plus modules to the value of 40 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU3077 Exploring Mental Distress in Relation to the Role of the General Nurse (5 credits)
NU3078 Health Promotion and Primary Healthcare in a General Health Context (10 credits)
NU3079 General Nursing with Adults and their Families III - Focusing on Common Acute and Chronic Conditions (15 credits)
NU3080 General Nursing with Adults, Children and their Families IV - Focusing on Oncology (5 credits)
NU3081 General Nursing with Adults, Children and their Families V - Focusing on End of Life and Palliative Care (5 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU3046 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU3067 Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families with Acute and Continuing Care Needs (10 credits)
NU3079 General Nursing with Adults and their Families III - Focusing on Common Acute and Chronic Conditions (15 credits)
NU3090 Health Promotion and Primary Health in a General Health Context (5 credits)
NU3091 General Nursing with Adults, Children and their Families V - Focusing on Oncology, End of Life and Palliative Care Contexts (5 credits)
NU3092 Health, Ageing and the Life-Cycle- Perspectives on General Nursing with Older People (5 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU3046 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU3047 Supporting Individuals with a Specific Intellectual Disability II (10 credits)
NU3093 Growing Older with an Intellectual Disability in the 21st Century (5 credits)
NU3096 Health Needs of People with an Intellectual Disability across the Lifespan III (15 credits)
NU3097 Supporting People with Behaviours that Challenge and/or Mental Health Issues (5 credits)
NU3099 Adolesence to Young Adulthood: Issues for the Person with an Intellectual Disability (5 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU3046 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Mental Health Nursing
NU3050 Health Promotion and Primary Health Care in a Mental Health Context (10 credits)
NU3051 Mental Health Nursing: Politics, Policy and Practice (5 credits)
NU3053 Psychosocial Interventions in Developing Hope-Inspiring Relationships (10 credits)
NU3088 Recovery - Working with Children and Young People with Mental Health Problems (5 credits)
NU3089 Recovery - Working with the Older Adult with Mental Health Problems (10 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU3046 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Students who complete the Part B Study Module are required to exit the programme with a BSc Health Studies (Level 7) award.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2019/2020 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

A student may not register for the Fourth Year of the programme until the Third University Examination in Nursing and the relevant Part B module have been passed. In order to be admitted to the Fourth University Examination in Nursing, each student must have attended theory modules in Part A to the value of 45 (or 50 credits for Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing) and a Practice Module in Part B to the value of 15 credits (or 10 credits for Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing) as follows:

For General and Intellectual Disability Nursing:

Part A
NU4073 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (10 credits)
NU4074 The Profession and Discipline of Nursing: including Ethics, Legal Issues, Equality and Professional Practice (10 credits)
NU4076 Professional Development and Nurses as Team Members, Leaders and Managers of the Future (5 credits)

plus modules to the value of 15 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU4077 Detect Deterioration, Accurate Assessment, Rapid Response, and Effective Escalation) Patient Safety Programme (DARE²) (10 credits)
NU4078 Communication Skills and Personal Well-Being for Nursing Practice (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU4067 Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills for Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU4068 Valuing People with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families across the Lifespan (10 Credits)

For Mental Health Nursing:

Part A
NU4073 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (10 credits)

plus modules to the value of 30 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

Mental Health Nursing
NU4057 Recovery - Working with Vulnerable Populations (10 credits)
NU4058 Leadership and Therapeutic Team Working Skills in a Mental Health Setting (10 credits)
NU4089 The Profession and Discipline of Mental Health Nursing (10 credits)

plus 5 credits from the following:

General Nursing
EC4301 Economics of Health Organisations (5 credits)
IP3008 Palliative Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach (5 credits)
NU4018 Nursing Science (5 credits)
NU4025 Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5 credits)
NU4034 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU4037 Wound Management (5 credits)
NU4041 Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5 credits)
SC4001 Sociology of Health: Contemporary Debates and Holistic Healthcare for the 21st Century (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing
EC4301 Economics of Health Organisations (5 credits)
IP3008 Palliative Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach (5 credits)
NU4018 Nursing Science (5 credits)
NU4025 Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5 credits)
NU4034 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU4037 Wound Management (5 credits)
NU4041 Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5 credits)
SC4001 Sociology of Health: Contemporary Debates and Holistic Healthcare for the 21st Century (5 credits)

Mental Health Nursing
EC4301 Economics of Health Organisations (5 credits)
IP3008 Palliative Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach (5 credits)
NU4018 Nursing Science (5 credits)
NU4025 Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5 credits)
NU4034 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU4041 Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5 credits)
SC4001 Sociology of Health: Contemporary Debates and Holistic Healthcare for the 21st Century (5 credits)

For Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing:

Part A
NU4062 Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families with Acute and Continuing Care Needs II (5 credits)
NU4073 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (10 credits)
NU4074 The Profession and Discipline of Nursing: including Ethics, Legal Issues, Equality and Professional Practice (10 credits)
NU4076 Professional Development and Nurses as Team Members, Leaders and Managers of the Future (5 credits)
NU4077 Detect Deterioration, Accurate Assessment, Rapid Response, and Effective Escalation) Patient Safety Programme (DARE²) (10 credits)
NU4085 Nursing Individuals through the Lifecycle with Disabilities or Mental Health Needs (5 credits)
NU4086 Nursing Management of Seriously Ill Children, Adolescents and Adults (5 credits)

Part B

General Nursing
NU4087 General Nursing Practice (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU4083 Children's and General Nursing Clinical Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU4069 Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Mental Health Nursing
NU4094 Skilled Mental Health Nursing Practice (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2019/2020 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY FOR STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING FOURTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN NURSING

The BSc (Hons) Health Studies is an honours bachelors' degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement module Part B Practice module in the chosen area of specialisation (NU4069, NU4083, NU4087 or NU4094). For students who do not pass the Part B Practice module for Year 4 of the BSc (Hons) Nursing either at the first Examinations or at the first attempt in a Repeat year, the student will re-register for the non-clinical BSc (Hons) Health Studies. This pathway does not confer eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse. To complete the BSc Health Studies, a student must pass all Part A modules for the fourth-year BSc Nursing Examinations and achieve a pass in the Part B independent study module NU4091 Independent Study in Health Studies (15 credits) or NU4080 (10 credits for Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing). Programme requirements are outlined below:

FOURTH YEAR - FOURTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN HEALTH STUDIES

Leading to: NFQ Level 8, Major Award - BSc (Hons) Health Studies

A student may not register for the Fourth Year of the programme until the Third University Examination in Nursing and the relevant Part B module have been passed.

In order to be admitted to the Fourth University Examination in Health Studies, each student must have attended theory modules in Part A to the value of 45 (or 50 credits for Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing) and an Independent Study Module in Part B to the value of 15 credits (or 10 credits for Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing) as follows:

For Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing:

Part A
NU4062 Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families with Acute and Continuing Care Needs II (5 credits)
NU4073 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (10 credits)
NU4074 The Profession and Discipline of Nursing: including Ethics, Legal Issues, Equality and Professional Practice (10 credits)
NU4076 Professional Development and Nurses as Team Members, Leaders and Managers of the Future (5 credits)
NU4077 Detect Deterioration, Accurate Assessment, Rapid Response, and Effective Escalation) Patient Safety Programme (DARE²) (10 credits)
NU4085 Nursing Individuals through the Lifecycle with Disabilities or Mental Health Needs (5 credits)
NU4086 Nursing Management of Seriously Ill Children, Adolescents and Adults (5 credits)

For General and Intellectual Disability Nursing:

Part A
NU4073 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (10 credits)
NU4074 The Profession and Discipline of Nursing: including Ethics, Legal Issues, Equality and Professional Practice (10 credits)
NU4076 Professional Development and Nurses as Team Members, Leaders and Managers of the Future (5 credits)

plus modules to the value of 15 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU4077 Detect Deterioration, Accurate Assessment, Rapid Response, and Effective Escalation) Patient Safety Programme (DARE²) (10 credits)
NU4078 Communication Skills and Personal Well-Being for Nursing Practice (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU4067 Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills for Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU4068 Valuing People with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families across the Lifespan (10 Credits)

For Mental Health Nursing:

Part A
NU4073 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (10 credits)

plus modules to the value of 30 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

Mental Health Nursing
NU4057 Recovery - Working with Vulnerable Populations (10 credits)
NU4058 Leadership and Therapeutic Team Working Skills in a Mental Health Setting (10 credits)
NU4089 The Profession and Discipline of Mental Health Nursing (10 credits)

plus 5 credits from the following:

General Nursing
EC4301 Economics of Health Organisations (5 credits)
NU4018 Nursing Science (5 credits)
NU4025 Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5 credits)
NU4034 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU4037 Wound Management (5 credits)
NU4041 Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5 credits)
SC4001 Sociology of Health: Contemporary Debates and Holistic Healthcare for the 21st Century (5 credits)

Part B

Health Studies
NU4091 Independent Study in Health Studies (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing

Part B

Health Studies
NU4080 Independent Study in Health Studies (Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing) (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Intellectual Disability Nursing
EC4301 Economics of Health Organisations (5 credits)
NU4018 Nursing Science (5 credits)
NU4025 Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5 credits)
NU4034 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU4037 Wound Management (5 credits)
NU4041 Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5 credits)
SC4001 Sociology of Health: Contemporary Debates and Holistic Healthcare for the 21st Century (5 credits)

Part B

Health Studies
NU4091 Independent Study in Health Studies (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Mental Health Nursing
EC4301 Economics of Health Organisations (5 credits)
NU4018 Nursing Science (5 credits)
NU4025 Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5 credits)
NU4034 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU4041 Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5 credits)
SC4001 Sociology of Health: Contemporary Debates and Holistic Healthcare for the 21st Century (5 credits)

Part B

Health Studies
NU4091 Independent Study in Health Studies (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2019/2020 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing Practice

A student on the Children's and General (Integrated) pathway may not graduate without achieving a pass in the Fifth University Examination involving a practice module. Students take 20 credits as follows:

NU5075 Children's and General Nursing Practice (20 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY FOR STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING FIFTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN NURSING

Leading to: NFQ Level 8, Major Award - BSc (Hons) Health Studies

The BSc (Hons) Health Studies is an honours bachelors' degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement module Part B Practice module in the chosen area of specialisation (NU5075). For BSc Nursing Children's and General (Integrated) students who do not pass the Part B Practice module for Year 5 of the BSc (Hons) Nursing either at the first Examinations or at the first attempt in a Repeat year, the student will re-register for the non-clinical BSc (Hons) Health Studies. This pathway does not confer eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse. To complete the BSc Health Studies, a student must pass all Part A modules for the fourth-year BSc Nursing Examinations and achieve a pass in the Part B independent study module NU5078 Independent Study in Health Studies (20 credits). Programme requirements are outlined below:

NU5078 Independent Study in Health Studies (20 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Students who complete the Part B Study Module are required to exit the programme with a BSc (Hon) Health Studies (Level 8) award.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2019/2020 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc (Hons) (Nursing) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Acquire the knowledge, professional values and discipline specific competences to fulfil the role of the Registered Nurse to deliver safe, high quality, compassionate, ethical, legal and accountable practice across the life spectrum and in diverse health care settings;
• Demonstrate knowledge, clinical skills and professional behaviours that are underpinned by the Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework (NMBI 2015) and the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurse and Registered Midwives (NMBI 2014);
• Practise as a competent Registered Nurse to assess, plan, prioritise, deliver and evaluate nursing care based on a comprehensive and systematic assessment of health and nursing needs in consultation with the person receiving such care, their representative and the multi-disciplinary team;
• Apply theoretical principles to the practice of nursing using professional judgement, critical reasoning, problem-solving and reflection derived from an evidence base of nursing and from the applied life, health and social sciences;
• Deliver person-centred, high quality, facilitate, supportive and safe nursing care based on a collaborative relationship with a person receiving such care, that respects her/his dignity, autonomy, self-determination and rights to make health and life choices across the health spectrum;
• Demonstrate skills of effective communication, delegation, inter-professional liaison and team working to promote the quality and safety of the health care environment;
• Maintain competence to develop and enhance the capacity for self-awareness, reflective practice, analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership and professional scholarship;
• Apply evidence from an appraisal of research studies relevant to the division of nursing to the practice of nursing.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Diploma in Health Studies (NFQ Level 6, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of life and social sciences relevant to health studies;
• Demonstrate knowledge of team working with individuals, groups and communities;
• Promote health and well-being when working with individuals, groups and communities across the lifespan.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc (Ordinary) (Health Studies) (NFQ Level 7, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of life and social sciences relevant to health studies;
• Demonstrate knowledge of team working with individuals, groups and communities;
• Promote health and well-being when working with individuals, groups and communities across the lifespan;
• Demonstrate reasoning skills in a broad range of settings related to health studies;
• Work in an ethical manner that respects social, cultural differences and confidentiality;
• Demonstrate literacy and numeracy in report writing and in oral communication.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc (Hons) (Health Studies) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of life and social sciences relevant to health studies;
• Demonstrate knowledge of team working with individuals, groups and communities;
• Promote health and well-being when working with individuals, groups and communities across the lifespan;
• Demonstrate reasoning skills in a broad range of settings related to health studies;
• Work in an ethical manner that respects social, cultural differences and confidentiality;
• Demonstrating a critical awareness of health policies and legislation in Ireland;
• Develop and use lifelong learning skills in the workplace;
• Engage in research to advance knowledge and best practice in health studies.