BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Nursing

Induction Days for new starters is 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th September 2023 - attendance is required.

Course Aims

Develop a critical and in-depth understanding of an aspect of health care relevant to their area of practice.

Course Content

This module will provide students with the opportunity to develop their interest in an aspect of care or management that is relevant to their professional practice.

If you are undertaking the GPN Foundation course - please Apply Here

Induction Days for new starters is 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th September 2023 - attendance is required.

The aim of the module is to demonstrate a systematic and evidence-based approach to the management of complex health needs at both individual and population levels across a range of community care settings.

This module will enable practitioners to consider their role in relation to the assessment and promotion of health and well-being of patients and families with complex and challenging needs. Data relating to complex care at individual, local and population level will be evaluated.

Induction Days for new starters is 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th September 2023 - attendance is required.

The aims of the module are to demonstrate a systematic understanding of the case management of patients' health care needs across primary and community settings.

This module will enable practitioners working in community and primary care settings to develop the skills and knowledge required to undertake the case management of individuals and families with a range of health needs.

Approaches to successful integration of multi-agency and multi-professional working as part of a case management approach to care will be examined.

If you are undertaking the GPN Foundation course - please Apply Here

Induction Days for new starters is 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th September 2023 - attendance is required.

Course Aims

Build on existing skills and knowledge to facilitate a critical approach to the delivery of nursing care in the primary care setting and enable the achievement of key competencies outlined by the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Course Content

This module will enable students to develop a critical understanding of the nature and organisation of primary care services including key policies influencing practice in this setting. The role of the general practice nurse is examined including the professional responsibilities and accountability involved. The module also incorporates a number of skills-based study days; childhood immunisation, cervical sampling, wound care and travel health which will  enable students’ competence in the core skills required for general practice nursing and a critical appreciation of the evidence-base underpinning their practice.

 Induction Days for new starters is 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th September 2023 - attendance is required.

The aims of the module are to:

• Develop a critical understanding of effective leadership and management to encourage innovation in practice.
• Demonstrate leadership and management skills appropriate to the practitioner’s role and context.

This module will equip practitioners to develop the skills and knowledge required for service innovation within the context of a commissioning environment. Marketing strategies will be explored together with creative approaches to service planning and innovation to support the health and well-being of individuals.

Induction Days for new starters is 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th September 2023 - attendance is required.

The aim of the module is to develop a critical understanding of contemporary health and social care policies and guidance which influence the delivery of services within primary and community care.

This module involves an examination of contemporary health policies and guidance and their implications for the role and practice of nurses working within primary care and community settings. 

Strategies for the identification and assessment of community health needs will be critically examined together with approaches to promoting health and well-being. Throughout students will be developing their skills of critical appraisal and synthesis as they seek to utilise existing data, both epidemiological and qualitative.

Induction Days for new starters is 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th September 2023 - attendance is required.

The aims of the module are to build on existing skills and knowledge to facilitate a critical approach to the holistic assessment and management of patients' and families health needs.

This module will equip practitioners with the necessary skills and expertise to holistically assess and plan health and social care interventions that are evidence based and promote patient choice and independence.

Students will be encouraged to develop effective communication skills that support working in partnership with patients, families and carers.

Induction Days for new starters is 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th September 2023 - attendance is required.

The aims of this module are to develop a critical understanding of the principles of research and the skills required to critically evaluate current research and its application to practice. To examine the role of research in providing an evidence base for practice and the students’ role as user of research and as a researcher.

The module will be concerned with the development of research skills including, accessing and reviewing the literature, awareness of the principles of research and approaches that may be adopted; an understanding of data collection techniques and frameworks for analysis; ethical issues and their implications for research.

The aim of the module is to demonstrate the competencies outlined in the RPS (2016) Competency Framework for all Prescribers in order to practise safely as nurse prescribers prescribing from the Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary for Community Practitioners.

This Level 6 Module is designed to enable nurses and midwives undertaking a specialist qualification in either community public health nursing or community nursing to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes to demonstrate a critical, evidence-based approach to safe, appropriate and cost-effective practice as from the Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary for Community Practitioners, working in partnership with patients, parents, carers and members of the multi-disciplinary prescribing team. Students will be facilitated in the review and analysis of systematic approaches to assessment and diagnosis, drug actions and the use of evidence based sources to inform prescribing practice, including the decision not to prescribe. The legal and professional frameworks underpinning prescribing practice will be evaluated to ensure governance of their prescribing practice and promote safe and accountable practice in team members.

This module involves a blended learning approach incorporating the University's managed learning environment, StudyNet.

 PLEASE NOTE THIS MODULE IS ONLY AVAILABLE AS PART OF THE BSC (HONS) SPECIALIST COMMUNITY NURSING PROGRAMME

Before making an application please ensure you have secured the support of:

• Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor (Nurses and Midwives)

The following documents are vital to your your application

• Supporting Admissions Form (SAF)
• Copy of your passport
• Copies of your professional qualifications

Please note that your application will NOT be processed without the above supporting documents and due to the time constraints we may not be able to chase delegates for this information, which may lead to your application NOT being successful.

Due to contractual agreements priorty will be given to our contracted students.  We apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause anyone who is self-funding.