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Advanced Practice Nursing

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  • University/Institute Name University of Galway
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Part Time)
  • Position Duration2 years
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Position Details (Master's)

The aims of the Master of Advanced Practice Nursing program at University of Galway are to enable experienced registered nurses to develop an expert knowledge base, complex decision-making skills, and clinical competencies for an expanded autonomous scope of practice the characteristics of which are shaped by the: context in which the individual practices.

The Advanced Practice Nursing program offered by University of Galway is designed to prepare the students as autonomous practitioners, who are clinically competent and skilled in the delivery of high quality direct care to a specific patient /client group. In particular, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be empowered to promote wellness, offer healthcare interventions and advocate healthy lifestyle choices for patients/clients, their families and carers in a wide variety of settings in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, according to agreed scope of practice guidelines.

Careers

Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBI) to register as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANPs).

Courses include

  • Decision Making, Nursing and Advanced Practice Professional Roles
  • Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance
  • Advanced Research Methods
  • Advanced Health Assessment
  • Clinical Practicum
  • Pharmacology, Health and Medicinal Prescribing

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026