Nursing - Dual Registration in Adult and Children and Young People BSc (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-05-05 |
Program Overview
The Nursing - Dual Registration programme at Robert Gordon University has been developed to meet local demand for nurses to be registered in two fields of practice. You will develop a broad skillset to provide person-centred care in both Adult and Children and Young People (CYP) fields of nursing.
With such a varied skill set you’ll possess qualities highly desired by employers, particularly in remote and rural areas, where there is a known gap in the workforce.
Initially you will explore core learning across all nursing fields so you’re confident in providing essential care to everyone before focussing on your primary and secondary fields of practice in your final years. Practice learning is integrated throughout the course so you graduate as an experienced nurse ready to start your career.
Program Outline
Year 1
Students in all fields will study the core themes of nursing, sciences, health, and practice learning. They will explore values-based professional, compassionate and family-centred care, health and wellbeing across the lifespan, and learn the essential skills to deliver safe nursing practice in a variety of settings in today’s multi-cultural environment.
Year 2
The core themes advance to a more complex level. Students in all fields will develop their ability to link and apply theory to practice, providing care to people who may be at any stage of life and who may have a range of mental, physical, cognitive or behavioural health challenges.
Year 3
Year 3 allows students to focus more on integrating the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for working autonomously in the field of adult nursing. The themes from Years 1 and 2 will be explored at a more complex level. Management, leadership and research skills in the healthcare environment is a key focus.
Year 4
Students focus more on integrating the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for working autonomously in CYP nursing. Themes from Years 1 and 2 will be explored at a more complex level and will be assessed at level 10. Again, healthcare management, leadership and research skills are a key focus.
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Modules
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How long is a Dual Registration degree?
The BSc (Hons) Dual Registration degree is taught over four years and each year has three terms, with 45 weeks of the year, either in University or on placement in health and social care settings. In each year you will study four modules, one practice learning and three theory modules, which are distributed equally in terms of time and divided up throughout the year. In Year 4 you will study alongside Year 3 students in your secondary field of nursing but with assessments at level 10.
Activity Summary
Lectures
- 220 students per groupTutorial
- 30 students per groupPractical class or workshop
- 30 student per groupPlacement / Work Based Learning
- Students per group varies on placement, equivalent to 37.5 hours per weekIndependent Study
Self-study, including learning in practice, is an important factor in your success. The modules of this course are delivered face-to-face and online. You will be expected to engage with online learning, access and complete all elements, and work independently through guided directed study. Strong organisation and self-direction skills are essential.
Clinical Simulation
A key part of the course is experiencing real-life clinical situations in a realistic and safe simulated environment. Using volunteer patients and a range of facilities across campus, you can practice your nursing care and deliver within various scenarios.
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Staff Delivering on This Course
A large percentage of Lecturers who teach on this course are registered Nurses themselves. They have a wide-range of experience from varied healthcare settings and have educational and research experience. As 50% of the course is delivered in practice, the School has strong links with all practice partners and some of the University teaching will be undertaken by nursing and healthcare staff who work locally. We also have Technology Enhanced Advisors who support all our teaching and learning activities.
Many of our staff contribute nationally to enhance nursing and within the University are recognised by students within the STAR awards.
Assessment
Typically students are assessed each year:
Year 1
2 written assignments, including essays
1 practical skills assessment
1 computer aided exam
Year 2
1 written exam, typically for 2.5 hours
1 written assignment, including essays
1 oral assessment
1 practical skills assessment
Year 3
Year 4
Feedback
We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.
Academic Support
The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.
The Inclusion Centre
Online Learning & Support
All undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether you are learning on campus or by online learning, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.
CampusMoodle
Study Skills Support
The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:
Study Skills Support
Library Support
The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.
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Placements
This course offers a practical learning experience with 50% of your time spent on placement. We have strong partnerships with healthcare providers so we can offer a diverse range of high-quality practical learning opportunities.
You will undertake practice learning experiences from Year 1 giving you valuable experience across a range of urban, remote and rural clinical settings in a range of geographical locations including Grampian, Highland, Orkney and Shetland, and each placement is the equivalent of 37.5hrs a week. The course comprises of an equal balance of theoretical and practice-based learning, ensuring a varied and challenging range of learning opportunities.
You will also learn within dynamic collaborative working teams which may consist of Doctors, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Radiographers, Social Workers, Social Care Workers, Carers, Charities and Volunteers.
Placements at RGU
Student Blog
Chloe Jackson, a first-year Nursing student writes about her placement term at RGU.
Nursing Placement during COVID-19
Study Abroad
In Years 2 and 3 there are opportunities to have an overseas experience such as an exchange visit to one of our overseas partners or attending an overseas conference. This is a perfect opportunity to experience healthcare provision and education in a different country and meet other local and international students.
STUDY ABROADJob Prospects
Is studying this Dual Registration course a good career choice?
You will have eligibility for NMC registration in both Adult and Children and Young People fields which will increase your employability particularly in the very remote and rural areas including the Islands as the skill mix addresses local healthcare needs. Dual Registration is also seen to have value in general practice and emergency and unplanned care.
You will have the potential to work in the UK as well as abroad across a range of health and social care settings in general or specialist services such as intensive care and high dependency units, operating theatres, outpatient departments, in people’s homes, health centres, occupational health settings and voluntary agencies. For further nursing careers, visit NHS Careers
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