BSc (Hons) in General Nursing
The BSc (Hons) in General Nursing course prepares students to meet the Standards and Requirements of Pre-Registration Nurse Education for General Nursing (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, 2016). On successful completion of this course, the student is eligible to register with NMBI as a General Nurse (RGN) and is awarded a BSc. (Hons) In General Nursing.
This four-year full-time degree course is offered in partnership with the Health Service Executive, RCSI Hospital Group and other health service providers (HSPs) from both the public and private healthcare sectors.
Why Study this Course?
The BSc (Hons) in General Nursing Programme prepares students to meet the Knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to work as a Registered General Nurse (RGN).
Students studying general nursing will meet many different people from all backgrounds aged from 16 years upwards who are experiencing ill-health or have long-term conditions that challenge their health and well-being. Students will learn the theory and evidence based principles of nursing to help people overcome illness, manage their own health and prevent illness and disease. Students will learn the practice of nursing by working with registered nurses in clinical areas who act as mentors assisting students to apply the knowledge and skills they learn in college to real life situations.
General nursing placements account for fifty per cent of this programme and take place in many settings both in the acute hospitals and community. Students are encouraged to be active members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team and work in partnership with the person and /or family in alleviating illness, promoting recovery and providing support and comfort.
Students will receive both theoretical and practical classes in college in preparation for their clinical placements. Many different teaching and learning methodologies are used to assist learning in our excellent classroom and clinical laboratory facilities.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Careers and Employability is DkIT's dedicated careers and enterprise service. We're here to support students and graduates identify their career goals, plan for their future and achieve their full personal and professional potential.
Your Careers Team
DkIT’s Careers & Employability Centre works to ensure that graduates of DkIT are self-aware, self-resourceful and work ready. To do this, we work with students from first year through to graduation in the area of Employability skills and Student Work Placement.
So whether you’re a student unsure of your next steps or looking for help with a CV, a graduate seeking work or an employer with a great opportunity, please do speak with us.
Placement Student Information - What I need to know
Work Placement is a compulsory assessed module of your programme of study.
Placement is a vital aspect of your learning journey at DkIT with a range of benefits for you including:
- Enhancing your third level study experience - experiential learning
- Putting learning into practice – making sense of theory
- Learning in “Real Time” - in a supportive, professional environment
- Professional Skills Development
- Personal Growth & Confidence
- Motivates for remainder of study period
- Test out career options
- Contributing to the work of an organisation in your chosen area of study
- Increases employability – through relevant work experience and references
- Build contact base for future employment
- Additional information is found below.
Work Placement — A Best Practice Guide for Students
Securing a Work Placement is similar to that of getting a job and therefore is a competitive process. Think about what an employer is looking for in a full time employee and how you can best match that criteria and add value to the organisation.
The list of resources below will be useful not only to your placement experience but also to your job hunting skills when you graduate.
Interviews
It is common practice that companies/ host sites will require students to attend interview to secure their placement. An interview can be a daunting experience for students but with focused preparation and research you can eliminate many of your concerns and fears.
Sample Interview Questions
Interview Preparation Guide
GradIreland — Graduate Job Interview Guide
PSW Opportunity
PSW is 2 years.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Code: DK870
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
43800 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: 50 EUR
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