Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting and School Nursing), BSc Hons (Top-up)

Program Overview

This top-up BSc program in Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting and School Nursing) equips registered nurses and midwives with advanced knowledge and skills to deliver comprehensive public health services. The 50% theory, 50% practice curriculum prepares graduates to meet the needs of commissioning and service delivery organizations, leading to careers as Health Visitors, School Nurses, or specialists in safeguarding and family support. The program is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and delivered by an experienced team in partnership with community healthcare organizations.

Program Outline

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting and School Nursing), BSc Hons (Top-up) | University of Greenwich, London

Degree Overview:

This BSc (Top Up) course leads to a nationally recognised qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. It is designed for post-registration graduate level nurses or midwives who wish to pursue a career in health visiting or school nursing. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to integrate public health policy, research, and evidence-based practice into their work. The curriculum is split 50% theory and 50% practice, preparing students to meet the demands of delivering services that meet the expectations of commissioning and service delivery organisations both locally and nationally. The course is delivered in partnership with local community healthcare organisations.

Outline:

Full-time:

• Year 1:
• Developing Proficiency for Professional Practice (Level 6) (20 credits)
• Promoting Health of Children and Young People in Community Practice (15 credits)
• Safeguarding Children and Young People in Community Practice (15 credits)
• Project for Specialist Community Nursing (30 credits)
• Foundations for Professional Practice (Level 6) (20 credits)
• Developing Leadership for Professional Practice (Level 6) (20 credits)
• Year 2:
• Developing Proficiency for Professional Practice (Level 6) (20 credits)
• Promoting Health of Children and Young People in Community Practice (15 credits)
• Safeguarding Children and Young People in Community Practice (15 credits)
• Project for Specialist Community Nursing (30 credits)
• Developing Leadership for Professional Practice (Level 6) (20 credits)

Part-time:

• Year 1:
• Developing Proficiency for Professional Practice (Level 6) (20 credits)
• Foundations for Professional Practice (Level 6) (20 credits)
• Developing Leadership for Professional Practice (Level 6) (20 credits)
• Year 2:
• Developing Proficiency for Professional Practice (Level 6) (20 credits)
• Promoting Health of Children and Young People in Community Practice (15 credits)
• Safeguarding Children and Young People in Community Practice (15 credits)
• Project for Specialist Community Nursing (30 credits)
• Developing Leadership for Professional Practice (Level 6) (20 credits)

Assessment:

The assessment methods vary depending on the modules chosen. Students are assessed through a combination of methods, which may include:

• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exams
• Projects

Teaching:

• The program is taught by an experienced team of experts, including senior academics, technical officers, and practitioners with industry experience.
• Trained postgraduate researchers may also contribute to seminar teaching with the module leader.
• Teaching is informed by research and consultancy work.
• 97% of lecturers hold a teaching qualification.

Careers:

• Career options include Health Visitor, School Nurse, and Specialist roles such as Safeguarding Lead, Family Nurse Partnership.
• Graduates are also prepared for a range of leadership roles.

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• The program is available for full-time and part-time study.
• The program starts in January.
• There is a potential for recognition of prior learning.
• The program is delivered in partnership with local community healthcare organisations.
• The program is 50% theory and 50% practice.
• The program is designed to meet the demands of delivering services that meet the expectations of commissioning and service delivery organisations both locally and nationally.

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