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.

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 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 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 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 of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

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 I (15 credits)
NU2058 General Nursing with Adults and their Families II (10 credits)
NU2059 Health, Ageing and the Life-Cycle - 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 I (15 credits)
NU2058 General Nursing with Adults and their Families II (10 credits)
NU2060 Growth and Development during Pregnancy, Childhood and Adolescence (5 credits)
NU2061 Therapeutic Interpersonal Relationships with Children, Adolescents and 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 Healthcare Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities across the Lifespan II (10 credits)
NU2090 Assessment of and Communication with People with Intellectual Disability (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)

Note: Advanced Entry
Successful advanced entry applicants into Second Year of the BSc (Hons) Nursing programme may be required to undertake NU2101 (5 credits) in addition to the 60 credits in Second Year (making a total of 65 credits). Applicants into BSc (Hons) Nursing (Intellectual Disability) may also be required to undertake NU2102 (5 credits) in addition to the 60 credits in Second Year.

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 of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

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 I (15 credits)
NU2058 General Nursing with Adults and their Families II (10 credits)
NU2059 Health, Ageing and the Life-Cycle - 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 I (15 credits)
NU2058 General Nursing with Adults and their Families II (10 credits)
NU2060 Growth and Development during Pregnancy, Childhood and Adolescence (5 credits)
NU2061 Therapeutic Interpersonal Relationships with Children, Adolescents and 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 Healthcare Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities across the Lifespan II (10 credits)
NU2090 Assessment of and Communication with People with Intellectual Disability (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 of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

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 and Disciplinary Learning 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 Gen Nursing with Adults and their Families III - Focusing on Common Conditions (15 credits)
NU3080 Oncology Nursing (5 credits)
NU3081 Palliative Care Nursing (5 credits)

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

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU3047 Supporting Individuals with a Specific Intellectual Disability II (10 credits)
NU3096 Health Needs of People with an Intellectual Disability across the Lifespan III (15 credits)
NU3097 Supporting People with a Mental Health Diagnosis and an Intellectual Disability (5 credits)
NU3101 Adolescence to Young Adulthood in ID Nursing (5 credits)
NU3102 Growing Older with an Intellectual Disability in the 21st Century (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 of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

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 and Disciplinary Learning 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 Gen Nursing with Adults and their Families III - Focusing on Common Conditions (15 credits)
NU3080 Oncology Nursing (5 credits)
NU3081 Palliative Care Nursing (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 Needs (10 credits)
NU3079 Gen Nursing with Adults and their Families III - Focusing on Common Conditions (15 credits)
NU3090 Health Promotion and Primary Health in a General Health Context (5 credits)
NU3091 Palliative Care and Oncology Nursing (5 credits)
NU3092 Health, Ageing and the Lifecycle - 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)
NU3096 Health Needs of People with an Intellectual Disability across the Lifespan III (15 credits)
NU3097 Supporting People with a Mental Health Diagnosis and an Intellectual Disability (5 credits)
NU3101 Adolescence to Young Adulthood in ID Nursing (5 credits)
NU3102 Growing Older with an Intellectual Disability in the 21st Century (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 of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

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 (5 credits)

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

General Nursing
NU4077 Patient Deterioration Assess Respond and Escalate (DARE): patient safety program (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 (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
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)
NU4038 Fundamentals in Critical Care Nursing (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
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
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 Needs (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 (5 credits)
NU4077 Patient Deterioration Assess Respond and Escalate (DARE): patient safety program (10 credits)
NU4085 Nursing people 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 of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

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 Needs (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 (5 credits)
NU4077 Patient Deterioration Assess Respond and Escalate (DARE): patient safety program (10 credits)
NU4085 Nursing people 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 (5 credits)

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

General Nursing
NU4077 Patient Deterioration Assess Respond and Escalate (DARE): patient safety program (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 (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
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
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
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 of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

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 of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

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.