PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting or School Nursing or Sexual Health Adviser
University of Central Lancashire
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As a registered nurse or midwife this course meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) professional standards for specialist community public health nurses (Health Visiting or School Nursing). It can also lead to a new and rewarding career in public health nursing.Youll be equipped with skills to act as a clinician, educator, manager and leader, to proactively meet changing public healthcare needs. And youll be better able to respond to the expectations and demands of individuals, groups ...Read more

As a registered nurse or midwife this course meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) professional standards for specialist community public health nurses (Health Visiting or School Nursing). It can also lead to a new and rewarding career in public health nursing.

Youll be equipped with skills to act as a clinician, educator, manager and leader, to proactively meet changing public healthcare needs. And youll be better able to respond to the expectations and demands of individuals, groups and populations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic society.

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WUSCA ranking:
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26/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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50th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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87th
What students say
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Cara
28 Nov 24

student support is great from the tutors but not overall boards especially when it comes to MC, it is so hard to get extensions for work and for genuine reasons, especially if you..Read more

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Sam
10 Oct 24

Inclusive, with a friendly vibe...Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

  • All applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Have an active registration as a Nurse (Level 1) and/or a registered Midwife of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register (NMC). Applicants must have registered as a Nurse or Midwife with the NMC before they can apply and those who have not yet got their pin are not eligible to apply
  • Demonstrate capability of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency appropriate to the NMC approved SCPHN entry requirements. The University and practice partner will assess that the applicant has the relevant professional experience and is capable of safe and effective practice within chosen pathway
  • A BSc Honours Degree or Diploma. If Diploma level, applicants need to be enrolled on a Level 6 module prior to application and successfully completed the module prior to starting on the SCPHN course

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£9,450 per year

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£17,900 per year

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£17,900 per year

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate...

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University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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