BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

Edge Hill University

Bachelor's degree

In Ormskirk

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    3 Years

Nursing is one of the most rewarding careers to enter, and more importantly it is a privilege. Learning Disability Nurses work with children and adults. As a specialist nurse you will be able to assess, plan and develop individual packages of care designed to provide the appropriate levels of physical, emotional and psychological care to meet the needs of children, young people and their families, while meeting the challenges of a changing healthcare environment. This degree enables you to gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to help plan, coordinate and deliver care in a safe, compassionate and effective way. As well as understanding the specific needs of those with learning disabilities you will gain a broader awareness of the needs of all client groups.

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Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities are excellent. NMC registration is recognised the world over and following registration as a Learning Disabilities Nurse, you can pursue a career in a variety of settings including residential homes, supported living and employment and assessment and treatment units, as well as specialist child and adult learning disabilities teams in the community. Increasingly, qualified learning disabilities nurses are acquiring posts within mainstream services, such as acute trusts, prisons and criminal liaison teams as health facilitators and specialist advisors to support people with learning disabilities.

112 UCAS Tariff points on the new UCAS Tariff, to include A Level grades BB or equivalent, plus at least five GCSEs at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) which must include English Language and Mathematics.

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Subjects

  • Nursing Practice
  • Nursing
  • Life Science
  • Biological
  • Psychological
  • Social Sciences
  • Pharmacological
  • Pulse
  • Respiration
  • Blood Pressure
  • Social care

Course programme

Year 1

PUP1178 Foundation Sciences for Nursing (30 credits)

PUP1179 Understanding Health and Social Care (30 credits)

PUP1183 Introduction to Learning Disabilities Nursing (20 credits)

PUP1184 Skills for Nursing Practice 1 (20 credits)

PUP1185 Nursing Practice 1 (20 credits)

Year 2

PUP2221 Learning in Inter-Professional Practice: Enhancing Competency (40 credits)

PUP2222 Applied Sciences for Health and Wellbeing 1 (30 credits)

PUP2223 Research Methods in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

PUP2227 Promoting Health, Wellbeing and Capability of People with Learning Disabilities (30 credits)

PUP2233 Skills for Nursing Practice 2 (20 credits)

PUP2234 Nursing Practice 2 (20 credits)

Year 3

PUP3230 Learning in Inter-Professional Practice: Achieving Competency (40 credits)

PUP3231 Applied Sciences for Health and Wellbeing 2 (20 credits)

PUP3232 Preparing for the Professional Role (30 credits)

PUP3236 Working with People with Learning Disabilities and Complex Care Needs (30 credits)

PUP3267 Skills for Nursing Practice 3 (20 credits)

PUP3268 Nursing Practice 3 (20 credits)

Additional information

International students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18 are £11,575 per annum.

How will I be assessed?

 Assessment in both theory and practice is continuous and assessed against national outcomes and generic and field competencies, with students required to demonstrate evidence of their achievement. A range of assessment of theory procedures is in place including assignments, seminar presentations, advanced notice examinations, online learning activities, case studies and portfolio work.

Who will be teaching me?

 All lectures are delivered by professionals within the field of nursing as well as specialists in other areas. The programme team represent a range of qualified, research-active professionals with extensive experience of working within the health and/or social care sector. Most importantly service users, carers and their families will be involved in facilitating your learning so that you gain an understanding about the impact care has on individual groups.

If you are a UK or eligible EU student joining this pre-registration degree in academic year 2016/17 (i.e. March 2017 entry)

Financial Support

If you are a UK or EU student joining this degree in academic year 2016/17 (i.e. March 2017 entry), you may be eligible to apply for a means-tested NHS Bursary, a non-means-tested NHS Grant, and a Maintenance Loan from the Government.

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