On completion of the programme the student will: Critically examine best practice in meeting the palliative care needs of patients and their families. Critically evaluate philosophical concepts and the evidence underpinning palliative care. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of therapeutic interventions used in a palliative care context in disease and symptom management. Apply critical thinking skills and ethical decision making required for advancing practice. Demonstrate proficiency in written, verbal, and digital communication skills at individual and collaborative levels. Critically examine the value of multidisciplinary collaboration in the provision of quality evidenced based palliative care. Critically review current innovations and developments in leading and managing change in practice. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the research process. Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning while fostering self-development and self-evaluation. Demonstrate responsibility for personal and professional development in advancing palliative care. Apply critical thinking and reflective skills in promoting and advancing palliative care practice. Appreciate the contribution of research in informing and advancing practice within a palliative care setting.

A registered nurse on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Be engaged in practice as a registered nurse for at least one year Students would normally possess a primary degree (Minimum 2.2) or show evidence of recognized prior learning (RPL) as outlined in the (RPL) policy of the university Students are required to be working in a practice setting where there are patients with pallitive care needs, for the duration of the programme Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet criteria identified in the English Language qualifications set by the University of Limerick