NURSING STUDIES

Why choose this course?

• The aim of this course is to enable you to apply to colleges of nursing in Ireland or the UK, or to gain certification to work as a healthcare assistant in diverse care settings.

• Nursing theory and practice is a core module and is taught by a clinical nurse practitioner. To prepare you for further study in nursing training, or for future employment, there is a strong emphasis on developing your practical skills and personal qualities throughout the course. Guest lectures from past students provide an insight into progression and networking opportunities.

• Work experience makes up a core element of the course, where you attend different care settings to gain experience in all aspects of nursing. Practical training is carried out in the college using specialist equipment, such as hospital beds, manual and ceiling hoists, wheelchairs and sliding hoists. You will gain your skills working within BCFE’s dedicated Nursing room, which contains industry standard equipment, and which is modelled on a hospital room in St James Hospital.

What will you study?

• Nursing Theory and Practice (5N4325)

• Anatomy and Physiology (5N0749)

• Work Experience (5N1356)

• Care Provision and Practice (5N2705)

What do you need to apply?

Please refer to the ‘Entry Requirements’ outlined on page 4.

Progression Opportunities

• Graduates with a Merit profile may apply for entry to:

• Advanced Certificate in Social Care Studies Level 6, (SVC) in BCFE.

• Progression for graduates of this course to certain Irish Schools of Nursing is now possible for a small number of pre-Nursing graduates through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Applicants should note that Leaving Certificate grades higher than the minimum What do you need to apply? For this course are required for direct entry to nursing in Ireland and in the UK, (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution).

• This course also has links with specific UK colleges which may recruit graduates to train in the UK.

Course Code SPN

NFQ Level 5

Duration 1 Year

Award QQI Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies

QQI Code 5M4349

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• Communications (5N0690)

• Social Studies (5N1370)

• Human Growth and Development (5N1279)

• Maternity Care (5N3746)

BCFE Nursing Studies Progression

Pathway

Nursing Studies

Level 5 (SPN)

Universities and Colleges NFQ Levels 7 & 8 Awards

BCFE NFQ Level 6 Award

Social Care Studies (SVC)

Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities NFQ Levels 6, 7 & 8 Awards