The pressures on the role of the District Nurse have changed substantially over recent years. District Nurses deliver care to patients with a range of complex clinical conditions; these caseload changes are large as a result of the demographic changes we have seen in recent years. The aim of this program is to support the development and enhancement of essential knowledge and skills in registered practitioners to equip them for a career in specialist community nursing. This will be actualized through building upon the theoretical and clinical basis of their specialized area of practice, through the delivery of a coherent program of study. The award options have a contemporary focus and meet the NMC Standards for Specialist Education and Practice (NMC, 2001) for those aspiring to work within the field of District Nursing.
BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Nursing: District Nursing Pathway
Modules
Year 1
- NUR-40014 Health Assessment in Clinical Practice (30 credits)
- NUR-40039 An Introduction to Clinical Effectiveness (15 credits)
- NUR-40032 Specialist Community Nursing Practice (30 credits)
- NUR-40047 Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing (30 credits)
- NUR-40042 Clinical Leadership (15 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 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 Nursing (NMC 2004) and to help you to become a well-rounded practitioner, capable of making a positive and valued contribution in the field of District Nursing.
Key Facts
Requirements
- Current first level Professional Registration on Part 1 of the NMC Register (Registered Nurse).
- Either a BSc (Hons) or evidence of success at degree-level study.
- Level 2 Maths and English prior to commencing the program (requirement of the apprenticeship route).
- Sponsorship from an authorized NHS Trust/Organisation.
- The selection process is undertaken in association with the sponsoring NHS Trust/Organisation.
Duration options
Full-time, 1 year
Part-time, 2 years
Start Date
September
Fees and Applying
EU/Home – Tuition Fees:
- Full-time: £9,250 UK
International –
- Tuition Fees: £23,000
