Community Health Studies, Specialist Practice Award in District Nursing, MSc / PGDip
Swansea University
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COURSE OVERVIEWThe MSc Community Health Studies, Specialist Practice Award in District Nursing aims to prepare district nurses to work independently and autonomously in a complex, rapidly changing environment; our aim is to help you become inspirational leaders of the future, transforming practice, contributing to the wider health care agenda.As a result of this Masters Degree you will be able to:Work as part of a Primary Health Care Team to provide skilled nursing care to patients in a variety ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

The MSc Community Health Studies, Specialist Practice Award in District Nursing aims to prepare district nurses to work independently and autonomously in a complex, rapidly changing environment; our aim is to help you become inspirational leaders of the future, transforming practice, contributing to the wider health care agenda.

As a result of this Master's Degree you will be able to:

  • Work as part of a Primary Health Care Team to provide skilled nursing care to patients in a variety of community settings.
  • Take responsibility for managing the caseload and the team.
  • Act as the patient's advocate to facilitate the patient's own choices with regard to nursing care, promoting independence and self-care, as appropriate.
  • Actively monitor, maintain and develop service/practice innovation through supervision, reflection, skilled professional leadership and integration with other allied health professionals.
  • Follow a complex framework of legislation, policy and standards for safe effective medicine management and prescribing practice.
  • Conduct a practice-based project in order to add to the evidence base for district nursing practice.
  • Seek opportunity to apply for a band 7 Team Leader post.

YOUR DISTRICT NURSING CAREER

Successful completion part one of the programme will lead to a PGDip and professional award which can be recorded on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.

On successful completion of the Master's Degree you will be able to advance your career seeking opportunity to apply for a Band 7 Team Leader post.

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

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37th
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Entry requirements

To apply for this course you must meet the following criteria: Be registered with the NMC on part 1 of the register; Have graduated with a BSc/BA/BN Honours degree or equivalent; Provide evidence of post-registration experience within the specialised area of practice; Provide confirmation of any recent study (e.g. continuing professional development module preferably within the last 5 years). Present an up-to-date enhanced DBS disclosure; Provide copies of academic qualifications and any other documents required by the admissions department, for verification during the selection process. If you are considering transferring any prior learning, a full transcript of the module outline is required at interview.

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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