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BSc (Hons) Nursing Science/ Registered Nurse (Adult)

Northumbria University Newcastle, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This 18-month full-time route sees apprentices join our Nursing Science (Adult) BSc program partway through year two to complete the remaining year two and three modules. Through a concept-based curriculum where learning will reflect real-life experiences, apprentices will be introduced to the key concepts of nursing, which are supported by the Nursing and Midwifery Councils (NMC) €˜Future Nurse standards. The program will prepare apprentices to become a Registered Nurse who is capable to prioritize people, practice effectively and promote professionalism. Studying within the requirements of the new NMC standards means that apprentices will have the ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in relation to complex healthcare issues and the health and wellbeing of adult patients. During the apprenticeship, apprentices will develop comprehensive nursing abilities to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized holistic, evidence-based nursing care. The learning journey will be underpinned by developing skills and understanding the importance of evidence-based practice to enable apprentices to understand the application of research to practice. This program will equip apprentices to be curious, creative, and collaborative in care. It will allow them compassion to thrive within an evidence-based approach and it will enable them to make a genuine impact on the health and wellbeing of babies, children, young people, and their families.

General Eligibility

For applications to the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) route please apply direct to the placement provider and a joint process between the university and the placement provider will be used to shortlist the candidates to be interviewed. Applicants should use the personal statement/supporting information on their application to illustrate their abilities, aptitudes, skills, qualifications, and experiences, which might be taken into account as well as or instead of any of the formal qualifications listed below. A good GCSE profile is expected, including Maths and English Language at minimum grade C, or University recognized equivalent. If you have studied for a new GCSE for which you will be awarded a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a minimum grade of 4. 1. Foundation Degree in a health-related subject (Assistant Practitioners preferred), and 2. Evidence of 500 hours of practice experience of healthcare work relevant to adult nursing, along with a successful RPL application for 120 credits (level 4) and 60 credits (level 5) Additional Requirements: A suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check are required. You must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council's suitability for registration requirements. International Qualifications: We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match those shown above.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Practice Module 2: Developing Shared Decision Making (Core)

  • Perspectives of Complex Care in Adult Nursing (Core)

  • Nursing Skills 4: Enhancing Clinical Skills for Complex Care (Core)

2 Year 2
  • Practice Module (3) Leadership, Quality and Team Work (Core)

  • Transition to an Accountable Practitioner in Adult Nursing (Core)

  • Nursing Skills 5: Leading and Improving Safety and Care Quality (Core)

  • Nursing Skills 6: Advancing Nursing Skills (Core)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS7.0
  • TOEFL109
  • PTE79
  • Duolingo100
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 7.0 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

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