This course involves the study of theoretical and practice-based modules. It involves classroom teaching and taught placements in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. This honours degree programme takes advantage of the various areas of expertise available at the three regional hospitals in the Health Service Executive Midlands area in Tullamore, Portlaoise and Mullingar.
What opportunities might it lead to?
If you wish to pursue a career in specialist nursing practice upon graduating, you can apply for higher diploma courses in areas such as: gerontology, coronary care, intensive care, perioperative care, and accident and emergency nursing at AIT or other third level institutions. Alternatively you may choose to pursue advanced studies in nursing education or nursing management.
You may apply for positions at staff nurse grade within the Irish health care sector and you are also eligible to apply for registration as nurses throughout the EU and further afield.
What will I experience?
You will undergo a total of 2,925 hours clinical study and 1,740 hours theoretical study.
Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nursing in General Nursing from AIT and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) allows you to work as a general nurse nationally and internationally.
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