Course Overview

The Practice Nursing program of 60 credits at level 6 (undergraduate) and was developed to address the issues of recruitment and competency across the East Midlands region. This program can also be studied at the postgraduate level (level 7). It aims to prepare registered nurses who have not worked in general practice before to have a baseline 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, skills, and competence. This program was shortlisted for a Health Services Journal Award €“ Workforce category in 2014.

General Eligibility

• All students must have an effective registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

• They should also possess 120 credits at levels 4 and 5 And have the ability to study successfully at degree level (level 6)

• Students should demonstrate evidence of recent study (usually within the last 5 years)

• Employed as a general practice nurse by the start of the programme

• Students will be required to provide a current CRB/ DBS disclosure

 OR

• All students must have an effective registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

• Students should have a minimum of three years post-registration experience, within a health practice setting

• They must also possess 120 credits at level 4 and a minimum of 30 credits at level 5 and have the ability to study successfully at degree level (level 6)

• 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. 

Part Time Work Details

N/A

Language Requirement

• no