PgDip Specialist Community Practitioner (District Nursing)
Liverpool John Moores University
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Study at LJMU to complete a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing with Integrated Supplementary and Non-Medical Prescribing (V300). This programme leads to recordable NMC qualifications in Specialist Practice and Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing. The course will develop autonomous specialist practitioners who will be prepared to address the unique challenges of practice (beyond those of professional registration). Study for a Nursing and Midwifery Council ...Read more

Study at LJMU to complete a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing with Integrated Supplementary and Non-Medical Prescribing (V300). This programme leads to recordable NMC qualifications in Specialist Practice and Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing. The course will develop autonomous specialist practitioners who will be prepared to address the unique challenges of practice (beyond those of professional registration). Study for a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) recordable qualification in District Nursing Learn from expert nurses and specialists on this contemporary course Benefit from a curriculum praised by the NMC for its enhanced practice perspective and outstanding fitness for practice Have your professional competencies (NMC, 2022) assessed in theory and practice Experience practice placement Foster critical thinking, analytical skills and reflective practice to acquire lifelong learning skills. Develop the skills, expertise, and attributes to become inspirational role models and mentor for other practitioners seeking to achieve higher levels of competency in specialist community practice. The key principles covered in the course include: Advanced communication and clinical skills Meeting the needs of culturally diverse communities Effective collaboration with stakeholders Advocating the rights and needs of vulnerable populations Recognising public health needs Addressing inequalities and compassionate leadership These principles are underpinned by the seven platforms of specialist practice (NMC, 2022) and enable district nurses to make autonomous decisions, in situations that require them to manage greater clinical complexity and risk, both in terms of the people they care for, the caseloads they manage and the services they work within, which in turn may be integrated with other agencies, professionals and disciplines.

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18/279
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26th
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76th

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Entry requirements

In a relevant nursing subject, consideration will be given to applicants who have evidence of successful Level 6 or Level 7 (within the last 5 years), GCSE/Equivalent Grade C or above in Maths and English.

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£17,750 per year

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Classroom based: £17,750, Laboratory based: £18,250

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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of the UK's largest and most well-established universities....

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Liverpool John Moores University
Byrom Street Liverpool L3 3AF United Kingdom
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