15May
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of Cumbria has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This will involve developing the professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to care for people across the lifespan, (pre-conception to end of life) with diverse needs (physical, mental health and learning disabilities) in a range of settings, ( home, community and inpatient settings). You will spend equal time theory and practice to meet the requirements of the programme. Course Overview The course is 2 years in length. This is a new and exciting role to bridge the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses. This programme integrates the provision of higher level academic knowledge, understanding and skills with the opportunity to apply this in the workplace and thus develop occupation competency at a professional level as a nursing associate. Year One
- Applied Biological Sciences for Health
- Professional Practice and Accountability
- Developing Evidence Based Practice
- Introduction to Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Concepts of Health and Social Policy
- Introduction to Nursing Associate Practice
- Qualificatory Practice Unit 1 - Clinical Skills
- Pharmacology and Medicine Therapeutics
- Living with Long Term Conditions Across the Lifespan
- Learning from the 'Lived' Experience
- Communication and Relationship Management in a Therapeutic context
- Understanding Care Needs NUAS5006 - The Nursing Associate as Leader
- Qualificatory Practice Unit 2 - Clinical Skills
Assessment method
Coursework; practical exams and written exams. Qualificatory practice units.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B750
- Institution code:
- C99
- Campus name:
- Lancaster
- Campus code:
- L
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applicants must be working in a nursing setting and have the support of their employer - as evidenced by a letter of support from the employer confirming commitment to the programme including provision of appropriate supervision and assessment; support to attend University and placements to enable students to meet the Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates, (NMC). NVQ 3 or equivalent portfolio of evidence (as determined by the programme leader) Values based recruitment of candidate is demonstrating these values.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/nursing-associate/
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
By end of first year - requirement to achieve care certificate Exit/EPA requirement - must have gained level 2 Maths or English (or equivalent)
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £13250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.
Provider information
University of Cumbria
Registered Office
Fusehill Street
Carlisle
CA1 2HH