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PgDip, MSc Specialist Community Nursing (District Nursing Pathway)

Keele University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The aim of this program is to support the development and enhancement of essential knowledge and skills in the registered practitioner 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.

General Eligibility

  • 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 programme (requirement of the apprenticeship route).

  • Sponsorship from an authorised NHS Trust/Organisation.

  • The selection process is undertaken in association with the sponsoring NHS Trust/Organisation. 

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Programme Modules

Core Modules for PgDip Specialist Community Nursing (District Nursing):

  • NUR-40014 Health Assessment in Clinical Practice (30 credits)

  • NUR 40120 Research Application in Clinical Practice (15 credits)

  • NUR-40032 Specialist Community Nursing Practice (30 credits)

  • NUR-40047 Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing

  • NUR-40042 Clinical Leadership

  • NUR-40037 Advanced Work Based Practice Project 

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