Integrated Children's and General Nursing Trinity College Dublin

Overview

Nursing is a vital profession that centres on delivering evidence-based, culturally-sensitive care to support individuals in achieving a healthy lifestyle, managing illnesses, or experiencing a dignified end-of-life transition. Nurses play a crucial role in multidisciplinary teams, providing primary healthcare, acute hospital care, community support, and ongoing care tailored to individual and population health needs across all age groups.

The Integrated Children's and General Nursing programme at Trinity College Dublin equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for high-quality nursing practice. Through interactive teaching methods, students engage in both theoretical and practical experiences, allowing them to merge the art and science of nursing effectively. This programme fosters the development of compassionate relationships with patients and their families, emphasising the importance of care in various settings.

Trinity's School of Nursing and Midwifery is renowned for its exceptional teaching and research, ranking first in Ireland, fourth in Europe, and twentieth globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. The school boasts a vibrant community of over 1,000 undergraduate nursing students, encouraging collaboration and camaraderie among peers across different nursing disciplines.

Why Integrated Children's and General Nursing at Trinity College Dublin?

Trinity College Dublin's School of Nursing and Midwifery stands out due to its strong reputation and commitment to excellence in nursing education. The programme is delivered by leading academics in the field, ensuring students receive a top-tier education. The school's strategic partnerships with seven health service providers, including Children’s Health Ireland, enhance the practical learning experience, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in diverse healthcare environments.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

The tuition fees for the Integrated Children's and General Nursing programme are as follows:

• International Students: €22,580 per year
• European Students: €3,181 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum encompasses both theoretical and practical components, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience. Key areas of study include:

• Medical nursing of infants, children, and adolescents within a family-centred framework
• Surgical nursing for paediatric patients
• Accident and Emergency nursing for children
• Operating Theatre nursing for paediatric cases
• Mental Health considerations for young patients and their families
• Community nursing focused on family-centred care
• Maternity and Neonatal Care

Students will also engage in a 36-week continuous placement during their fourth year, which extends into the fifth year of the programme.

Graduate Skills and Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Integrated Children's and General Nursing programme will emerge as competent and innovative professionals, equipped to lead change and shape healthcare policies. They will be eligible to register as both Registered Children’s Nurses (R.C.N.) and Registered General Nurses (R.G.N.) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. The programme also opens pathways for further education and specialisation through various postgraduate courses offered by the Trinity School of Nursing and Midwifery.