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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

General Nursing

University of Limerick - UL
University of Limerick - UL
Course Code
LM150
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
4 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
455
Points Change

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.

 

General Nursing
General Nursing

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College Link

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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).

Further Research

College Link > LM150 - General Nursing

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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