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Specialist Practice in District Nursing (Degree Apprenticeship) PgDip

Specialist Practice in District Nursing (Degree Apprenticeship) PgDip

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip

Subject areas

District Nursing

Course Summary

The apprentice has access to tutors with expert knowledge in their fields including clinical skills, leadership, prescribing and district nursing. Learning is structured around four areas: clinical practice, leadership and management, facilitation of learning and evidence, research and development. This reflects the field-specific standards set by The Queen’s Nursing Institute.They gain theoretical learning alongside learners from a range of local Trusts, students on the full-time route and those on our non-medical prescribing course. They are encouraged to explore different perspectives and ideas, and share experiences of problem-solving in practice. Employers and the clinical learning team are supported by our course team to assist the apprentices’ learning in the placement area, through regular forums, websites, designated academic tutors and workplace quality coaches.The apprentice is supported to achieve the best they can through tutorials, directed learning, Library resources, specific support from our Student Life team and other methods.The apprentice studies this course while also having a full-time contract and being employed as an apprentice district nurse.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

Contact University and ask about this fee

Entry requirements

To be accepted on to an apprenticeship course you must have support from your employer and meet the course entry requirements.

Apprentices must:

> have an NMC-valid registration as a registered nurse and at least one years experience post-registration

> have a degree or RPL equivalent

> be professionally practising in a role where there is an identified need to prescribe, including at least one year in the clinical field in which they intend to prescribe

> be approved by the employing Trust or organisations non-medical prescribing lead and service manager who must provide verification of the apprentices suitability to prescribe

> have an NMP practice assessor or designated prescribing practitioner to provide supervision, support and opportunities to develop competence in practice

> pass a 20-question drug calculations entry test with a mark of 80% or above

> complete an interview with their employer and the University and must have a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.