Modules

Year one you will study: · Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology for Nursing · Episodes of Care 1 · Fundamentals of Nursing Practice · Principles of Nursing (Field Specific) · Sustainable Global Public Health Year two you will study: · Assessment and Decision Making · Episodes of Care 2 · Episodes of Care 3 · Pharmacology and Medicines Management · Research Methodologies of Nursing Enquiry · Supporting People with Complex Needs. Final year you will study: · Episodes of Care 4 · Leadership and Supervision · Nursing Final Project · Transition to Registration. Plus, one optional module from a range of specialisms to be discussed at interview Study time The course includes attendance in classes and online directed learning. During the timetabled blocks of the course, you will study full time between 9:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays. While you are on placement, you will be working full time (37.5 hours), participating in shifts over a 24-hour period, including nights and weekends. Your placements may take you anywhere across your chosen Primary Placement Area. Placements With two practice placements a year, you'll spend half the course applying your knowledge and building your professional skills working with people, their families and healthcare professionals in a range of settings. University Centre Somerset has excellent links with our local employers, and placements are normally split between NHS roles and positions in private or voluntary sector organisations both in hospital and community settings. You'll get a broad range of practice experiences, putting you in a strong position for future employment in either a community or hospital setting. In each placement setting you'll receive support and guidance from supervisors and assessors. An example of what this may look like can be seen below: Year one (19 weeks) November (3 weeks) January - March (8 weeks) April - June (8 weeks) Year two (19 weeks) October - December (8 weeks) February - April (8 weeks) June (3 weeks) Final year (22 weeks) October - December (10 weeks) April - July (12 weeks)

Assessment method

Our philosophy of nurse education encompasses flexible, progressive, and innovative approaches ensuring you will be a caring, competent, and critically thinking nurse. Some of our approaches include experiential learning, enquiry and action-based learning, group work and face-to-face learning. You will learn about the importance of your relationship as a nurse with both the service user and their family and friends. We will support you to develop the interpersonal skills you'll need to build therapeutic relationships with people in diverse cultural contexts. Develop your expertise in healthcare systems, nursing management, and the sociology of health, wellness, and illness. Explore the latest research and evidence-based practice and learn to adapt and respond to changes in society and developments in care. With a strong focus on building independent learning and research skills, the course also provides an excellent preparation for future professional development. With the help of distance learning and self-directed materials you will be supported to take responsibility for your own learning. Assessment methods may include, but are not limited to: · Written assignments · Case studies · Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) · Project/portfolio work · Timed examinations · Presentations Study time The course includes attendance in classes and online directed learning. During the timetabled blocks of the course, you will study full time between 9:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays. While you are on placement, you will be working full time (37.5 hours), participating in shifts over a 24-hour period, including nights and weekends. Your placements may take you anywhere across your chosen Primary Placement Area.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Nursing and Midwifery Council

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS