On completion of the programme the student will: Utilise evidence to inform nursing practice in monitoring co-ordinating and managing care. Critically review current innovations and developments within nursing. Utilise a knowledge base consistent with that of the profession, and which incorporates the standards of professional groups. Critically appraise strategies to promote, maintain and restore health in relevant care groups. Critically evaluate, generate and conduct research that will incorporate evidence-based practice in nursing. Critically evaluate the role of specialist and advanced practice in nursing. Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams in the provision of quality outcomes Critically appraise international, national and local policy strategies that are relevant to advancing nursing roles. Discuss factors that influence practice and theoretical knowledge at specialist/advanced practice levels. Demonstrate the critical thinking skills and ethical decision-making required for specialist/advanced practice in nursing care. Critically evaluate the use of psychosocial interventions in mental health care. Critically discuss the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Advanced Nurse Practitioners in the monitoring, coordination and management of individuals experiencing mental health problems.

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 and Department of Nursing and Midwifery Students are required to be working in a practice setting 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