Overview

RCSI's approach to advanced practice nursing

The Advanced Practice Nursing programmes at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland offer nurses and midwifes the opportunity to develop the appropriate knowledge and clinical skills required for ANP/AMP roles through reflection and practice experience, clinical learning, online learning, face-to-face learning and clinical simulation practice.

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland's advanced practice nursing programmes acknowledge and prioritise the mentoring and clinical support requirements for each student to realise their full potential as ANP/AMPs. These programmes are suitable for nurses and midwives working within and between a variety of healthcare settings and services.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced Research Methods

Advanced Leadership (Professional and Clinical)

Advanced Practice Clinical Practicum

Advanced Professional Accountability, Clinical Governance and Decision Making

Advanced Systematic Assessment and Case Management

Optional Specialist Module

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

100 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 61 other Masters in Public Health in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a minimum of an honours primary degree in nursing or equivalent.
Hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the Opens in new windowNursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Have two years’ recent post-registration clinical experience in nursing/midwifery (within the past five years), with the equivalent of one-year full time experience in the specific area of practice.
Provide evidence of support from an employer and a completed Site Declaration Form (Advanced Practice Nursing Site Declaration Form All Applicants), signed by the Director of Nursing/Public Health/authorised nurse manager. This must contain confirmation of a designated medical practitioner mentor and/or ANP mentor.

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

5907 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11815 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

5907 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11815 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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