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BSc (Hons) District Nursing

De Montfort University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This challenging and rewarding course will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to provide high-quality nursing care in a variety of settings, including district nursing. You'll learn how to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions that promote health, prevent illness, and alleviate suffering in individuals, families, and communities. Through practical placements and real-world examples, you'll develop the skills to work effectively with clients, carers, and other healthcare professionals. By graduation, you'll be well prepared for a rewarding career as a district nurse or in related fields.

Additional Information

This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and is designed to meet the requirements of the NMC Code of Practice for District Nurses. Students will have access to cutting-edge facilities, including a state-of-the-art nursing skills lab and clinical simulation suites. Small class sizes ensure that students receive personalized attention and support throughout their studies.

Unlock Your Potential at De Montfort University: A Leading Provider of Nursing Education

De Montfort University is a leading provider of nursing education in the UK, with a strong reputation for producing highly skilled and knowledgeable nursing professionals. Our faculty consists of experienced practitioners and researchers who are passionate about teaching and mentoring students. The university's location in Leicester provides access to a diverse range of clinical placements and opportunities for interprofessional collaboration.

Why You Should Study This Course

The Programme is a post-registration award and professional qualification designed to meet the professional needs of Registered Nurses who will be working in a Primary Health care setting. The program is designed to meet the needs of individual practitioners seeking a flexible and adaptable route to a degree level qualification and specialist practitioner recorded qualification with the NMC. This is a standard program and you will not need to select individual modules when making your application. Specialist academic and clinical colleagues have worked collaboratively to develop expert core modules for Specialist District Nursing including Community Formulary Prescribing v100 (full-time).

General Eligibility

  • Effective registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC Professional Register).

  • A minimum of two year’s post-registration clinical experience, normally within a community healthcare practice setting. Applicants must also possess 120 credits at level four and level five.

  • Must have the ability to study successfully at degree level.

  • You should also be able to demonstrate evidence of undertaking relevant practice development and/or additional post registration study at level 6.

  • Should normally have evidence of successful academic level 6 study within the last five years. 

  • You will be expected to attend an interview.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Programme is offered full time over 1 year - all modules to be undertaken by all students:

  • SPEC 3608 Developing expertise in District Nursing (30 credits) semester one

  • SPEC 3615 The community agenda (15 credits) semester one

  • PCPH 3041 Developing research skills (15 credits) – semester one

  • PCPH 3040 Organisational development and change in contemporary healthcare (15 credits) semester two

  • SPEC 3601 The accountable practitioner (15 credits)- semester two

  • SPEC 3604 Physical & psychosocial examination skills for specialist practice (30 credits) semester two

  • NMAH 3112 Community formulary prescribing (V100) (0 credits) year long

Language Requirement

no

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