This programme has been developed to achieve the following aims:
Promote the enhancement of contemporary nursing knowledge through the study of scientific & humanistic literature
Enhance the development of the intellectual skills of reflection and critical thinking and evaluation to promote & extend the personal & professional practice & roles
Promote the understanding of the changing nature of health policy & its impact on professional practice
Develop the ability to initiate change and promote & lead evidence-based practice
Develop knowledge & skills to act in the capacity of teacher & assessor
As a result of participation in this programme, you will be able to:
Reflect on your experience in professional and personal life and critically evaluate the contribution those experiences make to your professional practice
Critically analyse factors that influence the efficacy of managerial functions in health care settings
Demonstrate the ability to facilitate, initiate, lead & evaluate change in the practice environment
Evaluate the ethical, legal and professional framework that challenge professional decision-making and innovation
Through active participation, demonstrate the understanding for & ability to implement health promotion initiatives in practice
Facilitate clinical learning and evaluate his/her own skills in teaching and assessing, identifying strategies for further improvement
Critique and promote the use of research findings to enhance professional development in practice