SONM ebrochure 2019.2020 Postgraduate Nursing and Midwifery

Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery UCC | Postgraduate Programmes

Postgraduate Diploma/Masters

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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

About the Programme The overall aim of this level nine programme is to develop informed and skilled public health nurses. On successful completion of the programme, participants can apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for registration as a Public Health Nurse (RPHN). Course Delivery Students undertake eight modules to the value of 60 credits. The are four blocks of placement with a registered public health nurse in the sponsoring HSE area. Maternity placement of five weeks will be in Cork University Maternity Hospital. Entry Requirements The recruitment and sponsorship of student public health nurses is a national joint application process between the Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and the HSE. Requirements may vary slightly from year to year depending on HSE needs. However in general to apply for this course: • Your name will be in the General Division of the Register of Nurses. • You will also have evidence of a minimum of 3 years post-registration general nursing experience within the past 7 years, working 39 hours per week, or its equivalent within the last 7 years. • If your name is not registered in the Midwives Division of the Register, you will complete a Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) approved module or unit of study on maternal and child health as part of the course. • You will have undertaken a course of study at National Framework of Qualifications academic level 8 (Honours Degree or Higher Diploma) or provide evidence that you can perform at this level, satisfying the college that you have the ability to complete the course. • If English is not your first language, fluency must be demonstrated (ILETS 6.5 or higher). • Admission to the course will be subject to a joint HSE/HEI application process.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA/MASTERS

Course duration: This is a one-year, full-time programme, usually running from September to June inclusive each year. How to apply: Application is online at www.pac.ie/ucc Please see the following link for importantinformation regarding the application and recruitment policy: http://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/Jobs/Job_Search/ Nursing/PHNSponsorship/ (note this link is open only when the recruitment process is active). Cost: Fees covered under the terms of the sponsorship contract with the HSE.

HIGHER DIPLOMA/ MASTERS IN MIDWIFERY

MASTERS IN NURSING

DOCTORATE IN NURSING

BSc (BACHELORS DEGREE) NURSING STUDIES

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MODULES

PROGRAMMES FOR NON-EU STUDENTS

Full programme information: www.ucc.ie/en/ckw01/ Further information contact: Sheila Hedderman Senior Executive Assistant Email: s.hedderman@ucc.ie Tel: +353 (0)21 4901560 Mr Lloyd Philpott Programme Coordinator Email: lloyd.philpott@ucc.ie

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