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The School of Nursing has been in existence since the 1940's, initially involved in providing both pre registration and post registration programme in nursing studies and, since the early 1980s, predominantly involved in postgraduate programmes.

The School has had a primary role in the provision of postgraduate specialist nursing programmes nationwide; this has been largely due to the nature of the specialty in the two disciplines and the corresponding pool of expertise in nursing/medical/paramedical disciplines.

MISSION STATEMENT

The School of Nursing is a specialist centre of nurse education with focus on the Ophthalmic and ENT-HN discipline domain of nursing practice.

Our mission is to provide high quality education that develops competent, reflective, critical thinking and caring health care professionals.

The accomplishment of this mission is dependent upon utilising current nursing research findings and collaborating with other health care professionals to improve the service to the patient in our care.

The department strives to be a centre of excellence. By using a collaborative approach with third level partners, statutory and regulatory bodies and healthcare professionals:

  • We promote a climate of learning and development that will facilitate the acquisition of skills, knowledge and competence necessary for best practice in service/care delivery.
  • We acknowledge the differing requirements of staff and course participants and endeavour to provide experiential learning that is appropriate and meaningful to the individual environment of practice.
  • We aim to foster an atmosphere of shared learning and resources that extends into practice in the wider healthcare community.

The school of nursing staff provide learner support to all nursing staff undertaking programmes of study, specifically courses which prepare nurses for specialist and advanced practice roles. Additionally, staff are actively supported when undertaking programmes provided by other agencies.

The Hospital also facilitates pre registration clinical placements and post registration placements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Studies (Emergency Nursing) and the Masters of Science in Nursing Programme (Emergency Nurse Practitioner).

An extensive continuing nurse education programme is provided for the professional development of all nurses working in the Hospital. The overall aim of continuing nurse education programmes is to improve patient care, increase job satisfaction, raise morale and contribute to the professional development of the nurse.

The Department is affiliated to the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. We also have links with the Centre of Nurse Education at St. Vincent's University Hospital.

Nationally, we stage Annual Nursing Conferences in Ophthalmology (Spring) and Ear Nose and Throat (Autumn).

Study weeks for both disciplines take place twice yearly.

 

WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR STAFF

  • In-service education programmes
  • Mandatory training
    • Moving and Handling
    • Intravenous Therapy
    • Basic Life Support

THIRD LEVEL EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

  • Postgraduate Diploma in ENT-HN Nursing [ click here to view the programme information]
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing [ click here to view the programme information]

OTHER COURSES

Study Week Information [ click here to view programme information and download application forms]

Ear Irrigation[ click here to view theprogramme information]
Contact Nurse Tutor, Mr Christian Huet for further information on +353-(0)1 6644652
E-mail: chris.huet@rveeh.ie

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Studies (RCSI, NUI)

Course Description:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Studies is offered jointly by the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the Nursing Department, Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital. The programme is designed to facilitate Nurses to acquire advanced theory based education in order to provide specialist nursing care in a variety of clinical settings. Following completion of the programme, the student will be eligible for a Postgraduate Diploma Award in Nursing in the specialist area of Ophthalmic Nursing or Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing.

Course Structure:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing will be delivered following a modular structure. The theoretical content will be dispersed throughout the programme and lectures will be facilitated at both the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, RCSI and the School of Nursing, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital.

Learning activities will be provided both in the clinical and classroom setting. Clinical experience will be facilitated in a variety of locations by rotation of placements.

Course Syllabus and Content:
The programme will consist of six modules. Two of these modules will be core modules common to all of the Postgraduate Diploma programmes. In addition the student will complete four specialist modules.

Core modules will commence in September

Semester 1 September to December

  • Advanced Research Methods
  • Leadership Professional and Clinical

Depending on the pathway chosen, the following specialist modules will be included in the programme:

Semester 2

  • Specialist Nursing Module 1
  • Specialist Nursing Module II
  • Specialist Nursing Module III
  • Specialist Nursing Module IV (Practice based)

Specialist nursing modules will commence in January

A Clinical Facilitator will be identified for each post-registration programme. In collaboration with clinically based staff, the Clinical Facilitator will assist the student in identifying individual clinical learning needs and facilitating learning opportunities.

 
Assessment Procedures:
Assessment procedures for the Postgraduate Diploma programme will include a range of methods including written assignments and assessment of clinical competencies. Further details will be given on commencement of the programme.

 

Entry Requirements:

Academic:

  • The candidate must fulfil the National University of Ireland (NUI) entry requirements and be eligible for matriculation
  • The candidate must be a registered Nurse/Midwife or eligible for registration as such with An Bord Altranais
  • The candidate is required to hold a primary degree/diploma or equivalent which may include possible combinations of clinical nursing experience and previous studies (each candidate's application will be considered on an individual basis)
Other:
  • A minimum of six month's experience as a registered Nurse/Midwife is required.
  • Previous experience appropriate to the specialist area of the programme is desirable
  • An interview will be required
Students who do not exactly meet the academic requirements will be assisted to gain access to the programme by completing a pathway module

 

Fees
Fees for the full programme will be paid by the applicant's employing authority and will include the following Tuition
Library facilities (excluding photocopying and inter-library loans
Graduation ceremony

 

Application Procedure:
Applications will be processed jointly through the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the Department of Nursing, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital. Application forms should be returned to:

 

Nursing Administration,
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital,
Adelaide Rd. ,
Dublin 2.
 
Whilst every effort will be made to facilitate the employment of successful candidates on the staff of the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, prospective applicants should consider the possibility of secondment by current employer for the course duration.
 
Further information and advice may be obtained from:
Ms Margie Craig
Lecturer in Nursing
Faculty of Nursing
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
123 St. Stephen's Green
Dublin 2.
Tel: 01 4022113

 

Or

 

Mr. Christian Huet
Post Basic Nurse Tutor
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
Adelaide Rd.
Dublin 2.
Tel:01-6644652/6644600
 

Ear Irrigation Training Programme, 2007

 
CURRICULUM PLANNING TEAM/ PRESENTERS
 
  • Christian Huet, Post Basic Nurse Tutor
 

Introduction and Background

INTRODUCTION:

  • The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, which was established in 1897, is an acute specialist Hospital.
  • It is the national tertiary referral centre for the treatment of Ophthalmic, Ear Nose and Throat Disorders.
  • It is also recognised as a University teaching centre.
  • Since the early 1950's it has been involved in the establishment and running of the Ophthalmic Nursing Course.
  • Since 1982 it has been involved in the establishment and running of the Ear Nose and Throat Nursing Course.
This programme leads to the certificate of Competence in Ear Irrigation. It has been developed to enable the participant, working in the appropriate clinical setting, to perform this procedure.

Entry requirements :
Applications for admission will be accepted from any Registered Nurses working in clinical areas where the skill is required.
The course has An Bord Altranais Category I approval .

Programme Duration
The programme will take place over three sessions, two of which take place in the Ear Syringing Clinic that is run in the Accident and Emergency Department at the Hospital.
Please note:

  • Due to the limited number of places on the programme, full payment of fee will secure confirmation of place on the programme.
  • Once a participant has commenced the programme, fees are not refundable except under extenuating circumstances.
Aims
At the end of the programme, the participant will have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to safely perform ear irrigation procedure.

Objectives
The programme participant will be able to: -

a)   Describe the normal anatomy of the outer, middle and inner ear
b)   Define cerumen/wax
c)   Identify the causes of wax formation
d)   entify the indications for irrigation
e)   Identify the equipment required for the procedure
f)    Identify the precautionary measures that should be observed pre, per and post ear irrigation procedure
g)   Identify the eleme nts of pre- procedural assessment
h)   Identify the elements of post-procedural assessment
i)    Identify the potential complications of ear irrigation
j)    Know the action to take in the event of perforation
k)   Demonstrate the technique of otoscopic examination
l)    Identify the landmarks of the outer ear and tympanic membrane
m)  Irrigate the outer ear
n)   Effect the procedure from beginning to end without supervision
o)   Identify the advice to be given to the patient post irrigation and preventive measures regarding wax formation

Duration of programme
Theory - 1.5 hrs
Practice - 5.5 hrs
Assessment-30 minutes
Planned Sessions
All candidates will be required to attend one theory session plus two practical sessions.
In order for candidates to receive individual practical training and supervision, numbers for the afternoon sessions are limited to one per weekly afternoon clinic. Priority for attending combined morning and afternoon sessions will be given to candidates who have furthest to travel in order to limit their attendance to two days rather than three.

DAY 1
  • Theoretical sessions (1100 hrs - 1230 hrs)
  • LUNCH
  • Observation, Demonstration, Practice sessions (1330 hrs - 1630hrs)
Theoretical sessions (1100 hrs - 1230 hrs)
In this instance, the participant will be required to attend a further 2 practical sessions.

DAY 2/3 (Thursday afternoons following theoretical instruction, to be confirmed when candidates are identified)
  • Observation, Demonstration, Practice sessions (1330 hrs -1600hrs)
  • Assessment @ 1600 hrs
Note:
This is proposed programme, may be subject to further changes prior to commencement.
An evaluation of the content and practice will be carried out at the end of the programme so that appropriate changes can be effected in future.


Public liability considerations

NB Each participant is responsible for arranging extended public liability through his or her employer for the duration of the programme

Centre :
Nurses Lecture Room
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
Adelaide Road
The size per group will be maximum 6/7 participants for the theory and 1/2 for each practical session.

Booking/Applications

Application forms should be returned to Nursing Administration, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital or by Fax to:00-353-1- 6629901
Further advice/information may be obtained from:

Mr Christian Huet e-mail: chris.huet@rveeh.ie Post Basic Nurse Tutor/Course Co-ordinator (Bleep No 47) School of Nursing Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital Adelaide Road Dublin 2 Tel 00 353 1 6644600

NOTE:
Fee structure includes administration, instruction, supervised practice, competency assessment, programme approval and documentation, (Guidelines, literature). We promote a climate of learning and development that will facilitate the acquisition of skills, knowledge and competence necessary for best practice in service/care delivery.



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