A new course in general nursing in St Michael's Hospital, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin is linked with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. The code for Leaving Certificate students (or equivalent) who wish to apply is RC101, while that for mature applicants is RC102. Information from school guidance counsellors or the Nursing Careers Centre, 31/32 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2. Tel (01) 6760226, e-mail ncc@nursingboard.ie.