Overview

Specialist Practice- Renal is offered by Trinity College Dublin. This course is designed to prepare the renal nurse to function as a specialist nurse. It is both dynamic and challenging and will enable the student upon completion to function as a competent, effective, and caring practitioner. The use of evidence-based practice will be utilised throughout this course with the focus on the development and integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical experience.

Key Facts

This course is designed for nurses working in clinical practice who wish to develop their knowledge and competency in renal. There is a flexible approach where you can study between 1-3 years to complete an M.Sc. Specialist Nursing. The blended approach to course delivery is designed for busy professionals to learn, with carefully planned assessment schedules, and supportive academic and clinical facilitators to guide you in your learning. Designed to enable registered nurses to increase their knowledge, experience and clinical skills within this chosen specialty, this course prepares the renal nurse to function as a competent, effective and caring specialist nurse.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Haemodialysis and Allied Therapies Nursing

Nephrology Nursing

Transplant and Peritoneal Dialysis Nursing

Supervised Practice Placement (Renal)

Theory & Practice of Enquiry Methods for Healthcare
Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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120

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90

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69

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6.5

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General requirements

Current registration on the appropriate nursing division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Active Register
Two years post-registration clinical experience since first registration
Twelve months experience (within the last two years) in the specialty in Ireland at the time of application.
Candidates must also fulfil one of the following criteria:
An honours degree in nursing or a related discipline or equivalent professional and academic qualification or satisfy the selection committee that they have the academic ability to successfully complete the programme.
Each student will be engaged in specific practice settings in Ireland relevant to each individual strand for the duration of the programme of study.
Additional criteria may be required by individual Health Service Providers.

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Tuition Fees

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13040 EUR / year

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6510 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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