Practice Nursing PG Cert/BSc

Reasons to study Practice Nursing at DMU:
Flexible study options allow you to study at a level to suit your professional needs; with progression opportunities from undergraduate level to PG Cert
The programme is subsidised by Health Education East Midlands with a contribution from General Practice of £600 for each eligible student
The course will prepare you with the competency in a number of key clinical skills in a short space of time, including venepuncture, ear care, wound management, immunisations and vaccinations and cervical cytology
Module content is also aligned to the Royal College of General Practitioners’ (RCGP) competencies
Our team of experienced academics are all specialist practice and community nurses, ensuring your learning is relevant to current practice and a wide range of issues and contemporary debates in the field
Benefit from direct input and visiting lecturers from experienced practitioners in the field; broadening your perspective of practice nursing regionally and nationally
Inter-professional learning develops your ability to work as part of a multi-professional team

The role of a practice nurse is now much more diverse in their management of health, including Quality Outcome Framework (QOF), with many having acquired specialist skills and knowledge. This course provides you with a relevant and recognised qualification in general practice nursing, enabling you to fulfil your role as practice nurse, and enhancing your current and future career opportunities.

A UK honours degree (2:2 or above in a relevant subject, or equivalent)
A minimum of 60 credits (inclusive of research) at level 6
Evidence of recent study (within the last 5 years)
Effective registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) professional register
Be employed as a general practice nurse by the start of the programme