Bachelor of Science (Hons) in General Nursing
Overview
The general nursing programme will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and aptitude to provide nursing care in a variety of general settings. It emphasises the importance of working with other professions and planning individualised nursing care in partnership with patients. Our focus is on caring, communication and understanding the patient’s experience of health and illness.
Over the years you will learn about professional/ethical practice; holistic approaches to care and the integration of knowledge; interpersonal relationships; organisation and management of care; and personal and professional development.
Nursing offers exciting opportunities to develop valuable specialist knowledge, and skills that are in demand both nationally and internationally.
Incorporating the Level 5 Nursing Studies with the BSc (Hons) General Nursing, will give learners the opportunity to start their preparation for the General Nursing degree programme in the FE sector leading to seamless transition to the third level college. Students will spend the first year of this programme in their local ETB in Cork and on successful completion will undertake their four-year Nursing programme at MTU Kerry.
Provider Locations and Structure
Year 1
Cork Education and Training Board – Cork College of FET – Morrison’s Island Campus.
Years 2-5
Department of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences, Munster Technological University, Kerry Campus, Sólás Nursing Building, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Course Content – For All Years
Year 1 – Level 5 Award – FE
| Care Skills | 5N2770 |
| Communications | 5N0690 |
| Human Growth & Development | 5N1279 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 5N0749 |
| Nursing Theory & Practice | 5N4325 |
| Work Experience | 5N1356 |
| Infection Prevention & Control | 5N3734 |
| Care of the Older Person | 5N2706 |
Year 2 – MTU
| Module Code | Module Title | |
| EDUC | 61000 | Learning at Third Level |
| COMM 61032 | Professionalism in Nursing Practice | |
| HLTH | 61012 | Health and Wellbeing |
| HSFT | 61002 | Skills For Safe Practice |
| NURS 61012 | Developing Competency in General Nursing Practice 1 | |
| NURS 61010 | Principles of General Nursing Care 1 | |
| NURS 61009 | Caring in Context | |
| SOCL | 61014 | The Sociology and Psychology of Health and Illness |
| NURS 61013 | Developing Competency in General Nursing Practice 2 | |
Year 3 – MTU
| Module Code | Module Title | |
| INFO | 71003 | Introduction to Health Informatics |
| NURS 71009 | Developing Competency in General Nursing Practice 3 | |
| NURS 71006 | Principles of General Nursing Care 2 | |
| NURS 71013 | Fundamentals of Nursing Knowledge and Research | |
| NURS 71004 | Compassion and Integrity in Caring | |
| COMM71015 | Therapeutic Relationships and Interventions | |
| NURS 71010 | Developing Competency in General Nursing Practice 4 | |
| NURS 71008 | Principles of General Nursing Care 3 | |
| HLTH | 71007 | Health Promotion |
| EDUC | 71016 | Inter-Professional Education and Collaborative Practice |
Year 4 – MTU
| Module Code | Module Title | |
| NURS | 81011 | Developing Competency in General Nursing Practice 5 |
| NURS 81018 | Principles of General Nursing Care 4 | |
| LAWS 81008 | Law and Ethics for Practice | |
| HLTH 81011 | Prevention and Management of Chronic Conditions | |
| HLTH 81012 | Enabling Positive Ageing | |
| PHRM 81004 | Principles for Nursing Care 5: Applied Pharmacology for General Nursing | |
| RSRH 81013 | Nursing Research Methodology | |
Year 5 – MTU
| Module Code | Module Title | |
| HSFT | 81001 | Safety Quality Accountability |
| MGMT | 81023 | Leadership and Management |
| MGMT | 81024 | Principles of Nursing Care 6: Clinical Decision Making |
| RSRH | 81011 | Research for Evidence Based Nursing |
| NURS | 81012 | Developing Competency in General Nursing Practice 6 |
| RSRH | 81012 | Applied Nursing Research |
Embedded Awards
This tertiary degree is a comprehensive 5 year programme. The programme is designed to support academic success despite challenges that may arise. If a student has to leave the programme before completing the final year, tertiary degrees include embedded awards. Embedded awards formally recognise learning achieved during time in the programme. For this degree, they are:
| After successfully completing Year 1 | NFQ level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies (5M4349) from QQI |
| After successfully completing Year 3 | NFQ level 6 (TL_NHSGN_C) Higher Certificate in Science in Health Studies (General), 120 credits, from MTU |
| After successfully completing Year 4 | NFQ level 7 (TL_NHSGN_D) – Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (General), 180 credits, from MTU |
The final NFQ level 8 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in General Nursing is awarded by MTU.
Planned Intake (Number of Places)
15 per location
Entry Requirements and Eligibility
Leaving Certificate with five subjects at grade O6; LCVP including maths or a distinction in Leaving Certificate Applied
or
QQI Level 4 award with a minimum of a merit grade
or
Mature applicants – (aged 23 on or before 1st January of the course commencement year). These applicants do not have to meet the minimum entry requirements listed here and are considered on an individual basis (previous education, work experience, and demonstration of competence to undertake the programme)
or
An applicant who is a minimum of 17 years of age with at least 2 years post Junior Certificate relevant experience. All applicants must demonstrate that they would qualify for the special rate of maintenance grant under the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI) and/or are in receipt of a Department of Social Protection (DSP) long-term means-tested social welfare payment and/or be from one or more of the priority groups or from any priority group identified as part of the next National Access Plan (2022-2028).
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English.
Learner pre-requisites
- Self-declared medical statement signed by their GP
- Personal Statement
- Interview
- Garda Vetting
This course requires students to be Garda vetted. Prospective students should also be aware that some aspects of this course are physically demanding and should satisfy themselves that they are physically fit enough to undertake it. All applicants will undergo a processing stage during which further information will be gathered in relation to their application.
Learner’s Desirable competencies and experience
Learners interested in undertaking this course should want to be part of an active and changing dynamic environment. They should, enjoy working with others and value caring for people. In addition, learners should be excellent communicators with problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Onward Pathways
- MSc Nursing
- MSc Professional Nursing
- MSc Advanced Practice Nursing
Contact Details
For more information, please contact the Tertiary Managers
| Kathy Bradley | Kathy.Bradley@Corketb.ie |
| Gobnait Burke | Gobnait.Burke@Corketb.ie |
