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Specialist Practitioner: District Nursing at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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Course summary

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. Academic research and theoretical perspectives contribute to the generation of innovative practice development and the extension of professional roles. This programme is therefore designed to create critically reflective and responsive practitioners who will synthesise new knowledge to develop practice within the dynamic political context of health and social care. Practitioners will be prepared for future leadership roles in multi-professional, multi-agency teams who will work in increasingly complex environments. Specialist practitioner students are aspiring to the role of a specialist practitioner community district nurse who is required to undertake additional education to ensure safe and effective practice within complex and sensitive settings whilst working with individuals, families, and communities. It is their personal and professional responsibility to do so and the course facilitates this within legal, ethical and competency frameworks related to practice. Valuing and challenging previous experiences prepares students to exercise higher levels of clinical autonomy within a framework of patient-led partnerships to meet the diverse needs of individuals families and communities.

Assessment method

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. To gain the credits required for each module you must be able to demonstrate that you have successfully achieved all learning outcomes. Assessments on the specialist practitioner district nursing programme include essays, presentations, exam, observed structured clinical examination (OSCE) and a practice assessment document. You will receive regular feedback on your academic progress at key points throughout the programme. Theory assessments are awarded pass, refer or fail and practice assessments are classed as competent or not competent in each specific area.

Entry requirements

-Undergraduate degree 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 -Relevant work experience Must be registered as an Adult Nurse on the NMC Register, with a minimum of 1 year post registration experience -Interview required An interview will be conducted involving the prospective learner and the employer prior to offering a place on the programme -Extra Requirements Please note: Students wishing to undertake the V300 element of this programme must also be deemed competent by, and obtain permission and support from their employer. All students who wish to undertake V300 Non-Medical Prescribing will have to complete an additional 'North West Non-Medical Prescribing Application form' which will be approved by the prescribing programme team prior to commencement on the NMP programme. Registered nurse (level 1) with relevant professional registration RPL is allowed on this programme

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Specialist Practitioner: District Nursing at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS