The aim of the Certificate in Science in Professional Nursing blended learning programme is to provide an accessible, innovative, flexible and practice-orientated sustainable programme to nurses. On completion of this programme the graduate will be able to:

1. Generate an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and attributes for delivering evidence based expanded professional practice.
2. Develop autonomy, leadership and negotiation skills in order to advance clinical, risk and ethical decisions at advanced professional practice level.
3. Critically evaluate knowledge and nursing science that will actively contribute to the professional body of knowledge.
4. Critically utilise e-technology and e-health platforms to inform all aspects of personal and professional development.