Overview
NFQ Level 9, Major Award
Exit Award only
Students on the MSc (Advanced Practice) (Nursing/Midwifery) programme who successfully complete modules to the value of 60 credits (including GP6002, MH6014, NU5048, NU6162, NU6163 and PF5011) may choose to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery (Nurse/Midwife Prescribing and Professional Practice) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| GP6002 | Systematic Approach to Assessment and Evaluation | 10 |
| MH6014 | Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals | 10 |
| NU5048 | Nurse Prescribing, Professional, Ethical, Legal & Communication | 10 |
| NU6162 | Decision Making and Advanced Practice Professional Roles | 10 |
| NU6163 | Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance for Advanced Practice | 10 |
| PF5011 | Holistic Approach to Prescribing Medicinal Products and Clinical Practicum | 10 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery (Nurse/Midwife Prescribing and Professional Practice) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of these programme pathways, students should be able to:
- Utilise knowledge, skills, and abilities in clinical decision-making related to nurse/midwife prescribing of medicinal products.
- Negotiate and advocate with other healthcare professionals to ensure that the rights and wishes of the person are respected.
- Manage and assess risk and promote a safe environment and quality patient/client care.
- Practice as a learned member of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of quality healthcare for individuals and families across a variety of contexts and practice.
- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the theory and regulatory framework for the prescription of medicinal products.
