Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons) with NMC registration

Program Overview

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This NMC-accredited BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Child) equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective care for children and young people. The program emphasizes a family-centered approach and offers practical experience in various settings. Graduates are eligible for NMC registration and can pursue careers in the NHS, charitable, and private healthcare sectors. The program also provides financial support and opportunities for international experience.

Program Outline

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Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons) with NMC registration

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Degree Overview:

This dynamic and NMC-accredited curriculum equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to deliver safe and effective care in the continuously evolving field of children and young people’s nursing. The program emphasizes a family-centered approach, including:

• Assessing
• Planning
• Implementing
• Evaluating safe and effective care

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Key features:

• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Taught in collaboration with local NHS trusts
• Graduates eligible to apply for NMC registration
• Registered nurses start with a salary of £28,407 (NHS pay scales 2023/24)
• Strong links with local NHS trusts, private healthcare providers, and charity organizations
• Opportunities to gain practical experience in various settings throughout the course

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Financial support:

The NHS Learning Support Fund provides eligible students with additional financial support during their studies, including:

• Training grant of £5,000 per year
• Parental support payment of £2,000 per year for childcare
• Help with additional travel and accommodation costs
• An exceptional hardship fund of up to £3,000 per student per academic year

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Outline:

This program involves a combination of theoretical and practical learning.

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First Year

• Practice Experience 1
• Transition into Higher Education
• Foundations of Nursing Practise
• Foundations of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology
• Influences on Wellbeing
• Foundations of Field of Practise

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Second Year

• Practice Experience 2
• Research and Evidence Based-Practice
• Primary Care – Patient Journey 1
• Acute Care – Patient Journey 2
• Complex Care – Patient Journey 3

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Third Year

• Practice Experience 3
• Critical inquiry and research proposal
• Leadership and Service Improvement
• Managing Complexities in Nursing Practise
• Consolidating Care and Professional Practise

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Assessment:

Assessments include:

• Practice documentation to reflect the NMC standards
• Academic assessments: assignments, reports, examinations, workbooks, screencast presentations, and case studies.

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Teaching:

The program utilizes various teaching methods, including:

• Lectures (face-to-face and online)
• Seminars
• Webinars
• Workshops
• Presentations
• Tutorials
• Simulation activities
• Clinical skills learning
• Enquiry-based problem solving
• Independent e-learning
• Peer learning sets
The curriculum is designed to meet both NMC and QAA requirements for a BSc (Hons) Award.

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Careers:

Graduates are eligible for NMC registration and can pursue various careers within the NHS, charitable and private healthcare sectors. Registered nurses can start with a salary of £28,407 (NHS pay scales 2023/24).

• Post Registration Education
• Professional doctorates
• Master's degrees such as Physician Associate Studies MSc

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Other:

• Placements are typically provided across the East Midlands, in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, and sometimes in surrounding counties.
Students must be prepared to travel for placements.
• Students will be required to adhere to a uniform policy when in practice, including being bare below the elbow, for infection prevention.
• The program encourages engagement with international experience through DMU Global, offering opportunities to study or work abroad for up to a year.
• Students have access to updated facilities, including simulation suites, VR technology, and LearningSpace software.

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Tuition fees will be £9,250 for 2023/24.