Advance your career in community health with the Graduate Diploma in Public Health Nursing (PHN) at University College Dublin. This postgraduate programme is designed for registered nurses seeking to specialise in primary healthcare and community settings, equipping you with advanced skills in maternal and infant health, clinical practicum, and public health nursing theory. You will develop a critical understanding of public health challenges across the lifespan, preparing you to effectively address the needs of diverse client groups within the community and contribute to improved health outcomes. This intensive, full-time, on-campus programme spans one year, immersing you in a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with essential clinical practice.
You will engage with core modules such as Public Health Nursing: Issues in Clinical Practice and Public Health Nursing: A Lifespan Approach, alongside a crucial Clinical Practicum. Through this hands-on experience and rigorous academic study, you will gain the competencies required for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland's Public Health Nursing Division, positioning you for a rewarding career as a public health nurse. You will graduate with the specialised knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in public health nursing roles and make a significant impact on community well-being.