On completion of the programme the student will: Critically examine best practice in meeting the perioperative care needs of the surgical patient. Critically evaluate philosophical concepts and evidence underpinning perioperative care. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of contemporary nursing skills in the assessment and management of patients in a perioperative environment. 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 safe and quality evidenced based perioperative care. Critically review current innovations and developments in leading and managing change in perioperative practice. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the research process. Demonstrate commitment to life-long learning while fostering self-development and self-evaluation. Demonstrate responsibility for personal and professional development in advancing perioperative care. Apply critical thinking and reflective skills in promoting and advancing perioperative practice. Appreciate the contribution of research in informing and advancing practice within a perioperative 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 and Department of Nursing and Midwifery Students are required to be working in a perioperative setting for the duration of the programme The MSc in Nursing (Perioperative Care) will be offered as a full time programme but taken on a part time basis over two years with the option of an exit award on completion of year 1 (Graduate Diploma). Students can also opt to progress to year two for the MSc award having attained a minimum QCA of 2.00 at the end of year one. 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