PgDip Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner - District nursing (Apprenticeship)

Program Overview

This full-time apprenticeship program prepares registered nurses to become District Nurse Specialists with advanced skills and knowledge in patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and leadership. Graduates earn a PG-Dip in Community Specialist Practice and 120 level 7 credits, and may pursue a non-medical prescriber option. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the importance of population health and individual needs.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Awaiting NMC validation

The PgDip Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner – District Nurse Apprenticeship is a full-time program designed to support registered nurses in developing advanced-level skills and knowledge in District Nursing.

The program focuses on patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and leadership skills to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the healthcare system.

Degree Objective:

• Prepare registered nurses to become District Nurse Specialists.
• Develop advanced-level skills and knowledge in District Nursing.
• Enhance leadership, service improvement, and quality improvement skills.
• Foster interprofessional and multi-organizational integrated working skills.

Program Description:

The program is a full-time apprenticeship with part-time work in a community specialist area. Upon completion, graduates receive a PG-Dip in Community Specialist Practice in a specific area and 120 level 7 credits.

Other:

• The program is awaiting NMC validation.
• Graduates can become leaders in their area of specialization.
• The program offers a non-medical prescriber option.
• Learning is interdisciplinary and collaborative.
• The program emphasizes the importance of population health and individual needs.