Bachelor of Nursing (International) Top-Up 1 yr Degree
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This is an innovative top-up Bachelor of Nursing (BN) (International) programme aimed at preparing nurses to work globally; delivered in a unique environment in the North West of Ireland, St. Angela's College, a College of the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway).
The degree programme is designed to ensure that students attain the professional competence and academic credit to work in a variety of clinical settings around the world. All students are allocated an academic advisor to support their educational development in addition to, a designated International Student Tutor (IST) to facilitate language, cultural, social and personal support.
Module/Subject Titles: (Total: 90 ECTS)
Patient Safety in the Healthcare Setting (15 ECTS)
International Nursing Practice (15 ECTS)
Evidence Based Practice 1 (10 ECTS)
Empowerment & the Nurse-Client Relationship (10 ECTS)
Leadership & Management for Effective Healthcare Delivery (10 ECTS)
Contemporary Nursing Issues (15 ECTS)
What are the advantages of completing the BN (International) at St. Angela's College?
Attaining an Internationally recognised University Degree from the National University of Ireland, Galway Exciting & Innovative modules aimed at increasing:
Opportunity to practice within our simulated clinical skills laboratories
On-Line Drug Calculations
Small Groups with Academic Support
Variety of teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student education
Support with developing curriculum vitaes and seeking job opportunities
Class days timetabled to facilitate work hours - students can work 20 hours per week during term time & 40 hours per week during academic holidays
What you need to apply?</h2>
International applicants must have an international recognised Diploma in Nursing
International students will require a degree of fluency in the English language. An overall minimum score of 6.0 in the Academic IELTS Exam (http://www.ielts.org/ for information on IELTS tests) is required for initial admission. Students with 6.0 must attend compulsary English language classes on campus to attain IELTS 6.5 within 3 months of programme commencement. Students with entry level of 6.5 onto the programme do not require language classes
International applicants must be registered nurses in country of origin
Completed application form which includes a personal statement of no more than 300 words which explains how this programme will help them achieve their future academic/vocational objectives
Completed application form which includes a personal statement
Meets minimum requirements
Recognised Diploma in Nursing
Registered nurse in country of origin
Original academic documentation & experiential records to support application
Scholarships up to €2000 available based on academic achievements, English Language Score & Experience
Last updated Feb 2018
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