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Postgraduate Certificate
De Montfort University
Full Time
SEP-25
40 weeks
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Postgraduate Certificate
De Montfort University
Full Time
SEP-25
40 weeks
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Developed in collaboration with Health Education East Midlands and local general practice, the Practice Nursing programme will teach you the fundamentals of primary care nursing. The programme will equip you with all of the core skills required for the General Practice Nurse role. The Practice Nursing programme is a 60 credit at level 7 (postgraduate) programme which means that on successful completion of the programme you will be awarded with a Post Graduate Certificate (PG Cert) in Practice Nursing. The teaching provided on the programme is shared with level 6 (postgraduate) students. The aim of the programme is to prepare registered nurses who have not worked in general practice before to have a baseline competence in the General Practice Nursing (GPN) role. The programme incorporates academic learning and work-based learning. Within the programme the key clinical skills required for the role of GPN are included. The programme delivers venepuncture, ear care, wound management, cervical cytology and immunisation and vaccination training, as well as providing the foundations for chronic condition management. The programme is designed to develop both clinical and academic skills to prepare for a career in General Practice Nursing. Throughout the programme competencies will be demonstrated within the work place and documented in a portfolio of evidence. This will be supported with supervised practice with a GPN mentor.
A UK honours degree (2:2 or above in a relevant subject, or equivalent); A minimum of 60 credits (inclusive of research) at level 6 Evidence of recent study (within the last 5 years); Effective registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) professional register; Be employed as a general practice nurse by the start of the programme. You must complete a declaration form and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting the course, which need to be cleared in accordance with DMU’s admission policy.
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Students from Domestic
This programme is currently supported by the Local Education Training Board and Health Education East Midlands. For the 2023/24 academic year employers are required to pay a £600 contribution towards the cost of the programme.
Students from EU
This course is not available for International students.
Students from International
This course is not available for International students.
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