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ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELAND, FACULTY OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY AND SCHOOL OF NURSING COURSES 2010-2011
The Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and School of Nursing has delivered post-graduate nursing and
midwifery education since establishment in 1974. Programmes range from certifi cate level to PhD,
Follow up
from level 8-10, with a close alignment to clinical practice.
An innovative Blended learning approach, employed in 2009, uses two or more distinct methods
of delivering education including face-to-face teaching ‘offl ine’ and computer-mediated teaching
‘online.’ Combining the two learning environments uses the benefi ts of each, resulting in greater
accessibility to learning.
Positive results for
• Benefi ts of blended learning
• Allows for greater fl exibility in how, when and where students study
• Reduces travel time and expenses
• Meets the educational needs of a clinically diverse nursing body with broader course content
Mediation Service
• Achieves a more acceptable work life balance
• Face-to-face tuition supports online learning
• Discussion forum ensures that students are fully supported
Last year the HSE broke new apparent lack of cases reported in from the glare of third parties.
THE FOLLOWING RCSI/NUI ACCREDITED EDUCATION PROGRAMMES ARE OFFERED COMMENCING IN SEPTEMBER 2010.
ground by becoming the first
the voluntary hospital sector is worth • It saves the cost of subsequent third party
public service organisation
investigating and similarly few cases were interventions.
PhD Certifi cate in Nursing (Ionising Radiation X-Rays) Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Nursing reported for the Intellectual Disability sector. • It eliminates management time normally
Fellowship in Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Nursing (Pain Management)
to introduce a staff mediation
It is clear from the returns that women required for preparation for and
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FFNMRCSI) (Wound Management and Tissue Viability) BSc Nursing
service. Jim Fleming reports on
have utilised mediation as a conflict participation at labour court hearings.
MSc (Research) Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Nursing BSc Nursing Management
how the service has progressed
resolution mechanism in greater numbers • It avoids the usual IR fallout associated
MSc Nursing (Infection Control Nursing) Certifi cate in Nursing (Clinical Research) than men, even allowing for the male/female with post hearing implementation issues.
MSc Nursing (Advanced Leadership) Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Nursing Certifi cate in Nursing (Nurse Prescribing)
since its launch.
ratio. On initial viewing it appears that men • It avoids third party costs involving legal
MSc Nursing (Advanced Nurse Practice) (Respiratory Care in Nursing Practice) Access to BSc Nursing programme do not seem to use mediation to resolve advice and legal representation at
Certifi cate in Nursing (Advanced Nurse Practice) Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Nursing Pathway to Post Graduate Diploma
incorporating modules for advanced nurse practice (Practice Nursing) (for non-graduate students) e
ven though the mediation service was issues with other men but are more willing Tribunals, etc.
only launched in June 2009, some 66 to use mediation in conflict with women.
cases were undertaken during the year in Budgetary concerns experienced during The introduction of internal mediation
STAND ALONE MODULES IN: IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ROYAL VICTORIA EYE & EAR HOSPITAL: the four HSE regions as follows: Dublin Mid 2009 had a significant influence on locations facilities within the greater health and social
Nursing Research Appreciation; Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice; Post Graduate Diplomas/MSc in Nursing: (Ear Nose and Throat Nursing)/ Leinster (12), Dublin North East (34), South chosen for mediation. Only four cases took care services has been completed during
Communications and Interpersonal Skills in Nursing; Personal and Professional (Ophthalmic Nursing) (8) and West (12). place away from health service premises. 2009 in line with the recommendations
Development; Infection Control Nursing (Microbiology); Principles of The initial results from 2009 are very While savings achieved in this manner are from the Review Group for the Dignity at
Infection Control; Managerial Issues in Infection Control; Critical Issues in IN ASSOCIATION WITH CONNOLLY HOSPITAL BLANCHARDSTOWN: positive for mediation. From the total of 66 very important it is also important that it Work policy. The broad acceptance of the
the Assessment and Management of Individuals with Leg Ulceration; Critical Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Nursing: (Gerontological Nursing) mediations carried out, 41 were successful does not compromise the achievement of service, even in the short time since the
Issues in the Assessment and Management of Individuals with Diabetic Foot and three were partially successful. Given the required environment necessary to launch, is proof of the power of partnership
Ulceration; Critical Issues in the Assessment and Management of Individuals IN ASSOCIATION WITH CAPPAGH NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC that 12 cases only went as far as the initial achieve a successful outcome. to achieve change where it originates from
with Pressure Ulceration; Critical Issues in the Assessment and Management of HOSPITAL: Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Nursing: (Orthopaedic Nursing) pre-mediation discussion and did not go The vast majority of mediations involved a felt, shared need across all stakeholders.
Individuals with Lymphoedema; CervicalCheck, The National Cervical Screening on to mediation this gives a success rate of two people. This reinforces the value However, it is clear that the benefits of
Programme; Refl ection, Clinical Judgement and Decision-Making; Advanced IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE NATIONAL MATERNITY HOSPITAL, approximately 80 per cent. of mediation as a conflict resolution Mediation are not fully understood across
Management and Strategy; Advanced Leadership (Professional and Clinical); THE ROTUNDA HOSPITAL, THE COOMBE WOMEN AND INFANTS Mediation was used most in cases mechanism, particularly at an early stage the Health and Social Care Sector. The
Clinical Supervision and Mentorship; Quality Assurance in Health care Delivery UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL, of alleged bullying and harassment. when most conflict starts in a small way National Mediation Steering Group has
in a Multicultural Environment. DROGHEDA: Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Nursing: (Neonatal Intensive This has clear implications for further with two people. The ability to get in agreed a communications programme for
Care Nursing) awareness training and management quickly and informally and give mediation 2010 to address this issue.
IN ASSOCIATION WITH BEAUMONT HOSPITAL: Post Graduate Diplomas/ training requirements. an opportunity to resolve conflict before it You can access the full 2009 Mediation
MSc in Nursing: (Intensive Care Nursing)/ (Coronary Care Nursing)/ (Emergency IN ASSOCIATION WITH OUR LADY’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, In a time of rapid organisational change becomes formalised and draws in other Report on the staff intranet site http://
Nursing)/ (Neuroscience Nursing)/ (Operating Department Nursing)/ (Oncology CRUMLIN: Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Nursing: (Peri-operative it is not surprising that role clarity also parties is important. hsenet.hse.ie. Visit Working in the HSE and
Nursing)/ (Gerontological Nursing)/ (Renal Nursing) Children’s Nursing) figured prominently. Other reasons given From a value for money perspective, the go to Mediation Service.
for mediation were issues about work ability to resolve workface conflict at an early
The opportunity exists to progress to MSc following completion of Post Graduate Diploma programmes. Applicants to Post Graduate Diploma programmes must
performance and work changes. stage has a number of positive outcomes:
have a minimum of 6 months post registration experience. The student must also be working in the specialist area of the programme. Cases were spread across both the • It allows people to resolve interpersonal Jim Fleming is an Assistant National
Application forms are available from the website www.rcsi.ie/nursing, Or from: Administration, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in
hospital and primary care sectors. The issues in an informal, private setting away Director of the HSE (Human Resources).
facnurs3@rcsi.ie, Website: www.rcsi.ie/nursinginfo
Closing Date for receipt of applications is Friday 14th May 2010.
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
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