Nursing, PGDip

Deciding to become a nurse is one of the most important decisions a person will make. The School of Health & Social Care offers post graduate pre-registration nursing in three fields of nursing (adult, child and mental health) and has excellent links with the NHS and other care providers. Nursing skills are taught and assessed in four laboratories. Learning clinical skills in the laboratories ensures that students develop competence in a safe, protected environment. In order to develop multi-professional and collaborative working, there is shared learning between nursing and midwifery students in areas such as biological and social sciences, informatics, research, ethics, health policy and management.

This programme offers both practice and theoretical learning in a variety of institutional and community settings. For adult and child nursing, placements are in hospitals and the local community, such as GP practices and with community nurses and health visitors. Mental health nursing placements are much more community-focused, in clinics, health centres and schools.

Aims of the programme

To develop the personal and professional skills needed to competently undertake the role and responsibilities of a registered nurse
To promote higher order thinking and the potential ability to undertake a leadership role in professional practice
To work collaboratively with other professionals, service users and carers.

School

Health & Social Care

Location

Avery Hill Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time with the potential for students with relevant prior learning to complete it in two years.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

A first class honours degree or 2.1 preferably in a subject related to human science, health or social care
PLUS a minimum of three GCSEs including English Language and mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent
PLUS experience of working / volunteering in a health/social care setting for at least 12 months or part time equivalent.

Applicants with a 2.2 degree may be considered.
Students who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an IELTS score of 7.0 with not less than 6.0 achieved in any element.
Candidates are required to attend for literacy and numeracy testing, and an interview.
Applicants must be eligible for an NHS Bursary.
Applicants will also need to provide evidence of a satisfactory CRB and health check.

Assessment

Practice, portfolio, skills, essays, examinations, reports, case studies, oral presentations, and simulations.

Specialist equipment/facilities

Four purpose built clinical skills laboratories that reflect the equipment and facilities found in practice.

Professional recognition

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Career options

Graduates have opportunities in the National Health Service in acute hospitals and Primary Care Trusts, and the independent health sector.

Content

Year 1

Professional Values and Nursing Practice (15 credits)
Preparation for Nursing Practice (15 credits)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (15 credits)
Care and Support of Vulnerable Individuals and Groups (15 credits)
Psychosocial Perspectives on Health (20 credits)
Understanding the Patho-physiology of Ill-health (15 credits)
Introduction to Public Health for Nurses and Midwives (15 credits)
Maternal and Child Health (10 credits)
Field Specific Course (30 credits)

Year 2

National and International Perspectives on healthcare (15 credits)
Field Specific Courses (60 credits)

Year 3

Learning and Teaching in Practice (15 credits)
Field Specific Courses (60 credits)

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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Adult Nursing; Children's Nursing; Mental Health Nursing