District Nursing BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

It combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, offering a flexible study option alongside work commitments. Graduates qualify as Specialist District Nurses and Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribers, with opportunities for further study and research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program: District Nursing BSc (Hons) (with NMC Specialist Practitioner Qualification) and Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber (NMC V100).
• Objectives:
• Advance knowledge and skills of nursing practitioners to expert specialist level within District Nursing practice.
• Provide a flexible and adaptable route to a degree level qualification and specialist practitioner recorded qualification with the NMC.
• Develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes for safe and effective specialist practice.
• Build confidence in clinical decision making, development, and advancements in clinical healthcare, and managing strategic change.
• Description:
• Post-registration award and professional qualification for Registered Nurses in a Primary Health care setting.
• Offers a flexible study option alongside work commitments.
• Strong links with clinical practice and experienced colleagues.
• Integrated theory and practice approach.
• Experienced practitioner and research-based academic staff.
• Inter-professional learning for multi-professional team collaboration.

Outline:

• Program Duration: 1 year (Full-time)
• Course Modules:
• Semester 1:
• SPEC 3608: Developing expertise in District Nursing (30 credits)
• SPEC 3615: The community agenda (15 credits)
• PCPH 3041: Developing research skills (15 credits)
• Semester 2:
• PCPH 3040: Organisational development and change in contemporary healthcare (15 credits)
• SPEC 3601: The accountable practitioner (15 credits)
• SPEC 3604: Physical & psychosocial examination skills for specialist practice (30 credits)
• Year-long:
• NMAH 3112: Community formulary prescribing (V100) (0 credits)
• Assessment:
• Continuous assessment throughout the program.
• Variety of assessment methods, including essays, presentations, portfolios, and examinations.
• Teaching:
• Block teaching approach with one module studied at a time.
• Regular assessments.
• Blend of teacher-led sessions, student-led seminars, discussions, tutorials, and independent study.
• Focus on experiential teaching methods.
• Careers:
• Specialist District Nurses
• Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribers
• Advanced roles in primary and community care settings
• Course designed for employees of community nursing trusts.
• Eligibility criteria include 2 years of post-registration clinical experience and evidence of relevant practice development or additional post-registration study at level 6.
• Program includes a three-day induction.
• Entry requirements
• Application process