BSc (Hons) Specialist Communit - London South Ba

This 52-week program trains qualified nurses and midwives to become Specialist Community Public Health Nurses, either as Health Visitors or School Nurses. Upon completion, graduates are eligible for NMC registration and usually obtain employment at Agenda for Change band 6 or 7. The program emphasizes integrated working and collaboration with professionals from social work and other fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) with V100 (Level 6) is a full-time, 52-week program designed to meet the NMC (2004) proficiencies for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN). It is nationally recognized and leads to employment as either a health visitor or a school nurse, depending on the student's chosen professional route. This program is a significant promotion for many, often representing employment at Agenda for Change band 6 or 7. The program is intended for qualified nurses and/or midwives who are already registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and wish to specialize in community public health nursing. Applicants choose to pursue either health visiting or school nursing. Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to register their qualification with the NMC. The program aims to create effective and efficient practitioners who are fit for practice and purpose as specialist community public health nurses. It emphasizes integrated working, preparing students for the realities of policy and practice in the field. Feedback from NHS Trusts/organizations indicates that LSBU SCPHN graduates are successful at interviews and are considered fit for practice and purpose upon employment.

Careers:

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to work as either a health visitor or a school nurse. This program represents a significant career advancement, often leading to employment at Agenda for Change band 6 or 7.

Other:

The program includes opportunities to learn alongside students and practitioners from other professional fields, such as social workers.
The course is funded by the NHS and applications are made through NHS jobs.
Students must have gained sponsorship funding with an NHS trust, a practice placement, and a practice teacher (supervisor/assessor in practice).
Applicants must have achieved a first-level registration with the NMC as a Registered nurse or Registered Midwife.
Applicants must have a Diploma in Higher Education in Nursing (120 academic credits level 5) or equivalent via advanced standing.
AP(E)L may be considered as part of the entry process up to one third of the program (40 credits).
Applicants who wish to complete the Community Nurse Prescriber qualification/award must have access to a supervisor in practice that holds the community nurse prescriber qualification and is actively prescribing as part of their practice in line with the NMC (2006) standards.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of success in IELTS assessment level 7.
The recruitment process is undertaken in partnership with the NHS trusts/organizations that sponsor the student to complete the program.
Once a place has been successfully secured through the joint recruitment processes, a short application form needs to be completed using the 'Apply' button on the webpage.