Course Summary
General nursing is a discipline of nursing practice that involves caring for people with acute and long-term conditions in hospital and community settings. Registered General Nurses (RGNs) work collaboratively and in partnership with patients, their families/carers, the wider community, and other health professionals in providing proactive, evidence-based quality holistic care.The BSc Nursing (General) programme is designed to provide students with the understanding, knowledge, skills and attitudes required to deliver compassionate care that is responsive to the needs of individuals within evolving healthcare settings.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
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Entry Requirements
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QQI / FET Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
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Note: Information for 2024 Entry | |
Award Code | Award Title |
5M4339 | Healthcare Support |
5M4349 | Nursing Studies |
5M4468 | Community Health Services |
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Career Progression
Upon registration with NMBI, there are many different employment and career opportunities available to you. Nurses can work and/or specialise in e.g. medical or surgical nursing, care of the older person, renal nursing, oncology, theatre, palliative care, cardiac, orthopaedics, respiratory, emergency nursing or critical care. Many nurses work as community nurses and general practice nurses.
Further study options include: BSc in Medicine & Surgery, MSc Nursing, MSc Nursing (Peri-Operative), MSc Nursing (Palliative Care), MSc Nursing (Older Person), MSc Nursing (Dementia Care), MSc Nursing (Respiratory Care), MSc infection Prevention and Control Leadership, MSc Advanced Practice (Nursing), Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Practice (Nursing).
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