PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
Wrexham University
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This programme of study is made up of theory and practice based learning, and is grounded in public health practice. This allows registered nurses and midwives to enhance their professional skills to a specialist level in one of the two routes offered.Successful completion of the course enables you to register on Part III of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register ad practice as a specialist community public health nurse. The course also includes the Community Nurse Prescribing (V100) ...Read more

This programme of study is made up of theory and practice based learning, and is grounded in public health practice. This allows registered nurses and midwives to enhance their professional skills to a specialist level in one of the two routes offered.Successful completion of the course enables you to register on Part III of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register ad practice as a specialist community public health nurse. The course also includes the Community Nurse Prescribing (V100) programme (integrated in the Specialist Practice modules), which you will be able to record with the NMC.This 52 week full-time programme comprises 22.5 weeks of theoretical study and 22.5 weeks of learning in a practice setting, under the supervision of a practice teacher and specialist mentor. The full-time route comprises of two days of attendance at Wrexham University, two days in practice and one study day per week during term time.

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17/101
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53rd
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130th
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Jamie
12 Nov 24

The university is close to all public transport and easily accessible from the town centre. It's nice and bright inside and gives a welcoming appeal. All of the lecturers I have..Read more

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Alicia
07 Nov 24

Wrexham is such a welcoming place, from day one I had a list of people offering me support whether it be finances, advice on daily life at Wrexham, who to contact if I needed..Read more

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Those wishing to access this programme must hold current registration as a Nurse or Midwife, hold a diploma or degree in Nursing or Midwifery or a cognate discipline, there is a requirement to have access to a vehicle when in placement. Before you are offered a place on this course you will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance (previously known as CRB), and pay the appropriate fee, so that a check can be made on your suitability for working with children and vulnerable adults.

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Jamie
12 Nov 24
Adult Nursing (March intake) BN (Hons)
The university is close to all public transport and easily accessible from the town centre. It's nice and bright inside and gives a welcoming appeal. All of the lecturers I have...
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Alicia
07 Nov 24
Children's Nursing BN (Hons)
Wrexham is such a welcoming place, from day one I had a list of people offering me support whether it be finances, advice on daily life at Wrexham, who to contact if I needed...
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Wrexham University
Wrexham University , Wrexham

Wrexham University offers a wide range of postgraduate courses, along with part-time and professional qualifications....

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Wrexham University
Mold Road Wrexham LL11 2AW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wrexham General  0.2 miles away

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