Learning Disability Nursing BN (Hons)

The course aims to enable understudies to: Explore learning disabilities nursing in different contexts, taking into account culture, diversity, groups and the individual across the lifespan.

Understanding professional, legal and ethical requirements for learning disabilities nursing practice.

Demonstrate an understanding of how professional relationships in learning disabilities nursing are built through appropriate communication, respect and dignity.

Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills required for safe, compassionate & effective practice as a learning disabilities nurse.

Demonstrate an understanding of models of health, wellbeing and disability in the context of learning disabilities nursing practice.

Qualifying as a Registered Nurse in Wales enables registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Careers may be with large employers e.g. NHS Health Boards or smaller independent sector organisations and can lead to opportunities in clinical specialisms, management, research, or education.

For September 2016 / March 2017 entry: 300 tariff points required from a level 3 qualification* which must include at least 2 A2 at BB or 2 A levels at BB plus the Welsh Baccalaureate at grade B.