Course Overview

The Practice Nursing program of 60 credits at level 6 (undergraduate) and was developed to address the issues of recruitment and competency across the East Midlands region. This program can also be studied at the postgraduate level (level 7). It aims to prepare registered nurses who have not worked in general practice before to have a baseline competence in the General Practice Nursing (GPN) role through both theoretical and practice learning. This will allow employers in the future to expect a safe, competent practice nurse and a certain level of consistency in terms of knowledge, skills, and competence. This program was shortlisted for a Health Services Journal Award €“ Workforce category in 2014.

General Eligibility

All students must have an effective registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council They should also possess 120 credits at levels 4 and 5 And have the ability to study successfully at degree level (level 6)

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 7 or equivalent when you start the course is essential.