Master of Science in Nursing University of Limerick, Ireland

The overall aim of the MSc in Nursing is to provide registered nurses with the opportunity to develop and enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to care for patients/clients to the highest professional standards across the health care continuum. The modules offered are grounded in a body of evidence-based knowledge that promotes excellence in nursing practice.

On completion of the programme the student will be able to:

• Critically evaluate evidence underpinning and informing nursing practice.
• Demonstrate the knowledge required for advancing nursing practice.
• Critically examine the knowledge and skills of; reflection, critical thinking and analysis fundamental to the development and advancement of nursing practice.
• Critically review current innovations and developments in promoting quality and safety in healthcare.
• Apply critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills required for advancing nursing/midwifery practice.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the research process.
• Critically evaluate leadership and management strategies for collaborative working in care provision.
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent learning activities in supporting personal and professional development.
• Demonstrate the ability of self-evaluation and appraisal.