Description

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Structure

The course is modular and can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. Studying full-time, you will normally undertake degree level or postgraduate level core modules in a prescribed route over the 52 weeks of the course. The part-time route is more flexible and you can take six to nine modules per year. The course is 50% practice-based and requires placement in an approved practice with a qualified practice teacher. Placements and funding are normally discussed with NHS representatives during joint interviewing. Individual modules can be taken by registered practitioners for CPD. However, the pre-requisites and practice requirements for the community modules must be met for access.

Course Covers

Modules from the programme are available to registered practitioners who are currently working in the community and/or those who already have a recognised community nursing qualification
as 'stand alone' modules. Any modules successfully completed prior to commencement of the
course may be RPL
Core modules:
- Leading in healthcare
- Making judgements and decisions in practice
- Evidence-based health and social care
- Contemporary nursing practice
- Anticipatory Care or Advanced
Approaches to Patient Assessment 1 (Level 11 only)
Specialist modules:
- Principles and practice of managing people with complex needs or
- Principles and practice in the health and social care of individuals, children and families
- V100 community practitioner prescribing
- Practice consolidation

Teaching and Assessment

The teaching and learning methods used will encourage participative and independent learning. Assessment methods will include essays, examinations, portfolio development, poster and seminar presentations.
The programme is supported by utilising electronic resources.

Requirements

* Nurse registration
* Two years professional experience preferred
* Degree and Evidence of recent academic study

International students must be registered with the UK Nursing
and Midwifery Council and will have their academic and professional qualifications and experience individually assessed for equivalence to the above entry criteria.
Students whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Other Entry Requirements

A satisfactory criminal records check will be required. Compliance with the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and mental health legislation for clinical placement and employability in statutory services, for work with children and in other sensitive areas of employment.

English Language Requirements