On successful completion of this course, you will be able to register with the NMC on the third part of the register as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse. You will develop your leadership skills on the program, to plan and lead services and initiatives which promote health improvement, as well as community practitioner prescribing as applicable to your role. You will be prepared to work with communities, families, and individuals to improve health and reduce health inequalities to optimize life chances, in partnership with people and organizations, in support of the government’s health and social agenda. l 6 for BSc (Hons) or 60 credits for a Graduate Certificate.
BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing: Health Visiting Pathway
Modules
- Evidence-Based Practice (15 levels 6 credits)
- Clinical Leadership (15 levels 6 credits)
- Public Health and Social Policy (15 levels 6 credits)
- Specialist Community Practice (30 levels 6 credits)
- Community Practitioner Prescribing (V100) (15 levels 6 credits)
Employability
The aim of this program is to support you in the development and enhancement of essential knowledge and skills as a registered practitioner and equip you for a career in specialist community public health nursing. This will be actualized through building upon the theoretical and clinical basis of your specialized area of practice and developing your intellectual, personal and professional capabilities. Our educational program and learning environment has a contemporary focus that serves to meet the NMC Standards for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (NMC 2004) and to help you to become a well-rounded graduate, capable of making a positive and valued contribution in the field of School Nursing.
Key Facts
Requirements
UK / EU-
- Current first level Professional Registration as a first level nurse (sub-part 1) on the NMC Register (Registered Nurse) or Registered Midwife.
- Diploma of Higher Education (Dip HE) Award in a related subject or academic equivalent.
- Applicants without a Dip HE or equivalent may be considered on an individual basis through the APCL and APEL process.
- Sponsorship from an authorized NHS Trust/Organisation.
The selection process will normally be in association with the sponsoring NHS Trust/Organisation. Additional requirements are needed for the V100 Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing Module if taken as an option:
- The student intends to practice in an area of the clinical need for which prescribing from the Community Practitioner Formulary will improve patient/client care and service delivery.
- The student has the support of their employer to undertake the prescribing program and has a Practice Teacher who is a registered Community Practitioner Prescriber and also a Sign Off Mentor, who has agreed to provide supervision for the duration of the Prescribing Module.
Duration options
1 to 5 years
Fees and Applying
EU/Home – Tuition Fees:
- Full-time: £9,250 UK
International –
- Tuition Fees: £19,800
