Practice Nursing PG Cert
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Description
About the course
Practice Nursing is offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, this newly developed course aims to specifically address the issues of recruitment and competency across the East Midlands.
It prepares registered nurses, who have not worked in general practice, to obtain an understanding of competence in the General Practice Nursing (GPN) role through both theoretical and practice learning. This will allow employers in the future to expect a safe, competent practice nurse and a certain level of consistency in terms of knowledge and skills.
- Flexible study options allow you to study at a level to suit your professional needs; with progression opportunities from underg…
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About the course
Practice Nursing is offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, this newly developed course aims to specifically address the issues of recruitment and competency across the East Midlands.
It prepares registered nurses, who have not worked in general practice, to obtain an understanding of competence in the General Practice Nursing (GPN) role through both theoretical and practice learning. This will allow employers in the future to expect a safe, competent practice nurse and a certain level of consistency in terms of knowledge and skills.
- 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
Key facts
Duration: One year over 2 semesters
Attendance: 17 days of theoretical content, usually on Thursdays
Start date: Two intakes per year: October 2013-14; February 2014
Locations: Locations will very from each intake.
Entry and admission criteria
- All students must have an effective registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- They should also possess a first degree 2:2 or above
- And have the ability to study successfully at level 7
- 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.
Teaching and assessment
The course adopts a range of teaching and learning strategies designed to facilitate the learning of a professional group; aiming to be efficient and motivating in the transfer of theoretical and practical knowledge, and to engage positively in actively negotiating, constructing and evaluating learning. Strategies include;
- Teacher-led sessions
- Student-led seminars and presentations
- Discussions and tutorials
- Independent study
- Focused reflection
- as well as a range of experiential teaching methods
Course modules
PGC General Practice Nursing:
Introduction to Practice Nursing (60 credits, level 7)
Academic expertise
A key strength of our team is that they are experienced and specialist Practice and Community nurses; familiar with a wide range of accompanying issues and contemporary debates.
Visiting lecturers will also contribute to the modules to broaden your perspective of practice nursing regionally and nationally.
Graduate careers
Due to an increasing clinical service load in primary care, with the trend to devolve clinical responsibility from secondary care, practice nurses are often first point of contact in terms of public health promotion and intervention, signposting and identifying onset of conditions.
The role of a practice nurse is now much more diverse in their management of health, including Quality Outcome Framework (QOF), with many having acquired specialist skills and knowledge. This course provides you with a relevant and recognised qualification in general practice nursing, enabling you to fulfil your role as practice nurse, and enhancing your current and future career opportunities.
Fees and funding
Those working in the NHS may be eligible for funding from the Education Commission Unit of the East Midlands Strategic Health Authority.
Applicants outside of the East Midlands please contact:
Shona Green
E: s.green@dmu.ac.uk
|T: +44 (0)116 257 7289
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