Course Date: 3rd September 2012
Course Duration: 2 Years FT
Location: University of Bedfordshire, Butterfield Park, Unit 260-270, Butterfield, Great Marlings, Luton, LU2 8DL
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
Price: BSc/BA (Hons) of at least a 2:2 in an allied subject e.g. Biosciences, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work plus GCSE A*-C in Maths and English or their equivalent.
If you do not have GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths, you must be able to supply evidence of equivalent numeracy and literacy qualifications – for example, Key Skills Level two in numeracy and literacy.
Short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview.
Please note that this course is not applicable for international applicants.
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Course objectives:
The course is divided into two stages, with each year’s learning building on the previous stage. Certain key themes spiral through the course, such as evidence-based practice, inter-professional working, research, patient safety, diversity and ethics. The first stage is completed in 6 months and covers the fundamentals of nursing in a range of settings undergraduate nursing course. The second stage of 18 months relates to your chosen field of nursing. Interspersed with University-based study is practice-based education, which accounts for 70 per cent of the course. During this time you will be supported by University staff and practice-based mentors. The course is divided into two stages, with each year’s learning building on the previous stage. Certain key themes spiral through the course, such as evidence-based practice, inter-professional working, research, patient safety, diversity and ethics. The first stage is completed in 6 months and covers the fundamentals of nursing in a range of settings undergraduate nursing course. The second stage of 18 months relates to your chosen field of nursing. Interspersed with University-based study is practice-based education, which accounts for 70 per cent of the course. During this time you will be supported by University staff and practice-based mentors.
