University of Wolverhampton - Graduate Programs

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PGDip Specialist Community Nursing (General Practice Nursing)

University of Wolverhampton - Graduate Programs

Faculty:Institute of Health Professions
Degree:Post-diploma
Field of Study:Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
Length:1 Year(s)

Description:

The course aims to develop you as safe, competent and Professional Specialist Community Nurse, fit for practice in the field of General Practice Nursing. On successful completion of the course you will be able to register as a Specialist Practitioner on the NMC register. The course will also: equip you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to evaluate, enhance and develop your Practice; develop and enhance your leadership and management skills within the context of Practice Nursing to support others within the General Practice team; enable you to adopt critical reflective practice and lifelong learning that fosters a spirit of scientific enquiry and research promoting personal and professional development; equip you with cognitive skills and knowledge to lead, innovate, advocate change and contribute to an evidence base of practice in order to benefit the health of General Practice Patients; and support you to work with codes and standards of professional practice to protect human rights, promote equality and manage risk to deliver safe, effective health care.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    You must already have a health related degree and have access to a practice placement in the community in your chosen pathway.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      You must already have a health related degree and have access to a practice placement in the community in your chosen pathway. You must also be registered on the appropriate part of the NMC Register and ideally have a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience. You must be sponsored by your employer or NHS Trust.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on October 21, 2022