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