Nursing Studies

This Nursing Studies course is designed to enhance students awareness and understanding for the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse. It is also ideal for those who wish to pursue a nursing career.Students will study core areas of nursing and are enabled to put theory into practice; using DFEi’s fully upgraded nursing suites and through participation in work experience.This course is delivered by teachers including specialist nurses who bring a real depth of experience to their teaching. The success rates from this course are very high for progression to higher education in both Ireland and the UK.

Areas of Study                                                                               Specialist Module Options

• Anatomy and Physiology                                                          (Choose One)
• Biology                                                                                           Caring for Children in Hospital
• Care provision and Practice                                                      Maternity Care Support
• Human Growth and Development                                           Understanding Mental Health
• Nursing Theory and Practice
• Communications
• Word Processing
• Work  Experience
• Mathematics (Optional)