About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: B7A2
- Applications: University
- Level: Undergraduate
- Department: Nursing and Midwifery
- Campus: Cross-campus
- Duration: 18 months
- Delivery: Full-time
- Study Abroad: No
Introduction
The Department of Nursing and Midwifery offers these 18 month programmes for existing second level nurses to convert to a first level nurse in a different branch of nursing practice.
Successful completion of the programme leads to registration on the appropriate part of the Professional Register for the United Kingdom.
Structure
Content
The programme focuses on preparing individuals to become competent, flexible and accountable practitioners based on an ethos of lifelong learning. The ability to deliver evidence-based care, to challenge opinions, evaluate their own work and to cope with the demands of the dynamic nature of nursing is fundamental to this preparation.
This programme requires the practitioner to work collaboratively with individuals, clients, patients, children and families, other health and social care professionals and agencies. Nurses need to be self-reliant, resourceful, and able to take responsibility for their own learning and development, all of which are the essential components of a competent practitioner.
The conversion programme builds on existing nursing care skills, and concentrates on developing knowledge and the range of skills necessary to become a competent Children's Nurse.
The programmes are run on a modular basis. Theoretical modules provide the basic building blocks of knowledge and skills, which are enhanced and integrated in professional practice modules. The number of credits undertaken and at what level will depend on which pathway you choose and your current student profile.
Teaching and learning
Teaching and learning methods include lectures, seminars, student led seminars, group work, critical incident analysis and case studies. Support for studying is provided by academic staff and practitioners on placement. Work-based learning days support the integration of theory and practice and facilitate the assessment and portfolio development process. Students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning and there is a strong emphasis on self-directed study.
Assessment
Assessment methods vary and include project work, poster presentations, essays and presentations.
Special Features
Placements
Placements will be decided individually depending on the individual student profile and will normally be with the seconding Trust. There may be some instances when it is more appropriate for you to be on a placement outside your seconding Trust in order to achieve all the learning outcomes and competencies.
Applicants are responsible for securing their own placements for this course. For further information please contact the Programme Leader.
Entry
Typical offers
Entry requirements
Applicants should:
- be enrolled as a second level nurse having followed an agreed two year programme in a branch of practice other than that chosen to study.
- have at least 12 months' experience as an enrolled nurse in the branch chosen to study.
- for BSc(Hons)/BSc have 120 credits at Level 1 under CATS/A(E)L/AL or equivalent.
- for BSc(Hons) have a minimum of 40 credits at Level 2 under CATS/A(E)L/AL or equivalent.
- have references from their most current employer or academic referee.
How to apply
Please see the general information about applications.
Funding
Applicants will normally be sponsored by their employer and should contact their Trust Co-ordinator/Manager. For further information on financial support please contact the Admissions and International Development:
Telephone:+44 (0)117 32 83333
E-mail: Admissions@uwe.ac.uk
For further information
Page last updated 14 December 2011