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University of Surrey: Primary and Community Care (Community Children's Nursing) (SPQ)
| Institution | University of Surrey View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | FHMS - Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences |
| Web | www.surrey.ac.uk |
| admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44(0)1483 682222 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Why choose this course**
Study a hands-on, clinical curriculum to develop your knowledge and skills to care for children with a range of long-term and acute conditions, and lead on innovation and change within modern health and social care
Spend half of your training in clinical placements to practise your skills in healthcare settings, under the supervision of qualified practitioners
Learn from a multidisciplinary team of lecturers, who are all healthcare professionals with experience of working in the NHS or NHS commissioned care
Meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) standards for specialist education and practice and record your qualification with the NMC.
**What you will study**
You’ll develop professional characteristics that are greatly valued by employers in modern healthcare, such as compassion, encouragement, good communication, a strong belief in the value of teamwork and, perhaps most importantly, respect for every patient’s privacy, individuality and dignity.
You'll learn high-level clinical skills and develop in-depth knowledge to meet the needs of primary and community nursing. You’ll study topics, including community nurse practitioner prescribing (V100), health assessment, leadership, mental health across the lifespan, primary and community care policy, and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant UK honours degree. You must be currently registered as a healthcare professional to apply. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
**Why choose this course**
Study a hands-on, clinical curriculum to develop your knowledge and skills to care for children with a range of long-term and acute conditions, and lead on innovation and change within modern health and social care
Spend half of your training in clinical placements to practise your skills in healthcare settings, under the supervision of qualified practitioners
Learn from a multidisciplinary team of lecturers, who are all healthcare professionals with experience of working in the NHS or NHS commissioned care
Meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) standards for specialist education and practice and record your qualification with the NMC.
**What you will study**
You’ll develop professional characteristics that are greatly valued by employers in modern healthcare, such as compassion, encouragement, good communication, a strong belief in the value of teamwork and, perhaps most importantly, respect for every patient’s privacy, individuality and dignity.
You'll learn high-level clinical skills and develop in-depth knowledge to meet the needs of primary and community nursing. You’ll study topics, including community nurse practitioner prescribing (V100), health assessment, leadership, mental health across the lifespan, primary and community care policy, and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant UK honours degree. You must be currently registered as a healthcare professional to apply. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
**Why choose this course**
On our MSc Primary and Community Care (Community Children’s Nursing) course, you'll develop your knowledge and skills to care for children with a range of long-term and acute conditions. This course will give you the in-depth understanding you need to lead on innovation and change within modern healthcare.
This course meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) standards for specialist education and practice. On successful completion of the first year (full-time) or two years (part-time) of this course, you’ll be eligible to record your specialist practice qualification with the NMC.
**What you will study**
Throughout your hands-on clinical training, you’ll develop professional characteristics that are greatly valued by employers in modern healthcare such as, compassion, encouragement, good communication, a strong belief in the value of teamwork and, perhaps most importantly, respect for every patient’s privacy, individuality and dignity.
You'll learn high-level clinical skills and develop in-depth knowledge, to meet the needs of primary and community nursing. You’ll study topics, including community nurse practitioner prescribing (V100), health assessment, leadership, mental health across the lifespan, primary and community care policy, and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
You’ll have the opportunity to complete a research dissertation on an area of personal interest, which we’ll match with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally, applicants will have completed a Bachelors degree or have recently studied at FEHQ level 6. Individual advice will be provided by the Director of Studies. Students will need to have current registration on the NMC professional register, and will normally have at least two years’ post-registration experience. Students applying for the Community Children’s Nursing pathway must be registered as a children’s nurse. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
**Why choose this course**
On our MSc Primary and Community Care (Community Children’s Nursing) course, you'll develop your knowledge and skills to care for children with a range of long-term and acute conditions. This course will give you the in-depth understanding you need to lead on innovation and change within modern healthcare.
This course meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) standards for specialist education and practice. On successful completion of the first year (full-time) or two years (part-time) of this course, you’ll be eligible to record your specialist practice qualification with the NMC.
**What you will study**
Throughout your hands-on clinical training, you’ll develop professional characteristics that are greatly valued by employers in modern healthcare such as, compassion, encouragement, good communication, a strong belief in the value of teamwork and, perhaps most importantly, respect for every patient’s privacy, individuality and dignity.
You'll learn high-level clinical skills and develop in-depth knowledge, to meet the needs of primary and community nursing. You’ll study topics, including community nurse practitioner prescribing (V100), health assessment, leadership, mental health across the lifespan, primary and community care policy, and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
You’ll have the opportunity to complete a research dissertation on an area of personal interest, which we’ll match with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally, applicants will have completed a Bachelors degree or have recently studied at FEHQ level 6. Individual advice will be provided by the Director of Studies. Students will need to have current registration on the NMC professional register, and will normally have at least two years’ post-registration experience. Students applying for the Community Children’s Nursing pathway must be registered as a children’s nurse. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
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