10 monthsProgramme duration
600 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Practice Nursing programme of 60 credits at level 6 (undergraduate) programme which means that on successful completion of the programme you will be awarded with a BSc, graduate certificate in Practice Nursing if you are a Registered Nurse or a BSc in general practice competencies for registered Nursing Associates if you are a registered nursing associate new to general practice. The teaching provided on the programme is shared with level 7 (postgraduate) students.
The aim of the programme is to prepare registered nurses and registered nursing associates who have not worked in general practice before to have a baseline competence in the General Practice Nursing (GPN) role and the Registered Nursing Associate (RNA) role. The programme incorporates academic learning and work-based learning.
Within the programme the key clinical skills required for the role of GPNand RNA are included. The programme delivers venepuncture, ear care, wound management, cervical cytology and immunisation and vaccination training, as well as providing the foundations for chronic condition management. The programme is designed to develop both clinical and academic skills to prepare for a career in General Practice.
Throughout the programme competencies will be demonstrated within the work place and documented in a portfolio of evidence. This will be supported with supervised practice with a GPN mentor.
Key features:
The aim of the programme is to prepare registered nurses and registered nursing associates who have not worked in general practice before to have a baseline competence in the General Practice Nursing (GPN) role and the Registered Nursing Associate (RNA) role. The programme incorporates academic learning and work-based learning.
Within the programme the key clinical skills required for the role of GPNand RNA are included. The programme delivers venepuncture, ear care, wound management, cervical cytology and immunisation and vaccination training, as well as providing the foundations for chronic condition management. The programme is designed to develop both clinical and academic skills to prepare for a career in General Practice.
Throughout the programme competencies will be demonstrated within the work place and documented in a portfolio of evidence. This will be supported with supervised practice with a GPN mentor.
Key features:
- Flexible study options allow you to study at a level to suit your professional needs, with progression opportunities from undergraduate level to PG Cert.
- Our team of experienced academics are all specialist practice and community nurses, ensuring your learning is relevant to current practice and a wide range of issues and contemporary debates in the field.
- Benefit from direct input and visiting lecturers from experienced practitioners in the field; broadening your perspective of practice nursing regionally and nationally.
- Inter-professional learning develops your ability to work as part of a multi-professional team.
- Module content is also aligned to the Royal College of General Practitioners’ (RCGP) competencies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Practice Nursing programme of 60 credits at level 6 (undergraduate) programme which means that on successful completion of the programme you will be awarded with a BSc, graduate certificate in Practice Nursing if you are a Registered Nurse or a BSc in general practice competencies for registered Nursing Associates if you are a registered nursing associate new to general practice. The teaching provided on the programme is shared with level 7 (postgraduate) students.
The aim of the programme is to prepare registered nurses and registered nursing associates who have not worked in general practice before to have a baseline competence in the General Practice Nursing (GPN) role and the Registered Nursing Associate (RNA) role. The programme incorporates academic learning and work-based learning.
Within the programme the key clinical skills required for the role of GPNand RNA are included. The programme delivers venepuncture, ear care, wound management, cervical cytology and immunisation and vaccination training, as well as providing the foundations for chronic condition management. The programme is designed to develop both clinical and academic skills to prepare for a career in General Practice.
Throughout the programme competencies will be demonstrated within the work place and documented in a portfolio of evidence. This will be supported with supervised practice with a GPN mentor.
Key features:
The aim of the programme is to prepare registered nurses and registered nursing associates who have not worked in general practice before to have a baseline competence in the General Practice Nursing (GPN) role and the Registered Nursing Associate (RNA) role. The programme incorporates academic learning and work-based learning.
Within the programme the key clinical skills required for the role of GPNand RNA are included. The programme delivers venepuncture, ear care, wound management, cervical cytology and immunisation and vaccination training, as well as providing the foundations for chronic condition management. The programme is designed to develop both clinical and academic skills to prepare for a career in General Practice.
Throughout the programme competencies will be demonstrated within the work place and documented in a portfolio of evidence. This will be supported with supervised practice with a GPN mentor.
Key features:
- Flexible study options allow you to study at a level to suit your professional needs, with progression opportunities from undergraduate level to PG Cert.
- Our team of experienced academics are all specialist practice and community nurses, ensuring your learning is relevant to current practice and a wide range of issues and contemporary debates in the field.
- Benefit from direct input and visiting lecturers from experienced practitioners in the field; broadening your perspective of practice nursing regionally and nationally.
- Inter-professional learning develops your ability to work as part of a multi-professional team.
- Module content is also aligned to the Royal College of General Practitioners’ (RCGP) competencies.
Admission Requirements
7+
- All students must have an effective registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- They should also possess 120 credits at levels 4 and 5 And have the ability to study successfully at degree level (level 6)
- Students should demonstrate evidence of recent study (usually within the last 5 years)
- Employed as a general practice nurse by the start of the programme
- Students will be required to provide a current CRB/ DBS disclosure
OR
- All students must have an effective registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Students should have a minimum of three years post-registration experience, within a health practice setting
- They must also possess 120 credits at level 4 and a minimum of 30 credits at level 5 and have the ability to study successfully at degree level (level 6)
- Employed as a general practice nurse by the start of the programme
- Applicants who fall short of the above entry requirements may use the APA mechanism to contribute towards the above criteria.
10 Months
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Tuition fees
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600 GBP
International
600 GBP
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