Nursing Science, Advanced (Taught)

Designed for the growing number of graduate nurses from international countries wishing to work in clinical leadership or extended roles in clinical practice as nurse practitioners or consultant nurses.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• Become involved in lifelong learning whilst being adaptive to the dynamic care environment and supporting quality care delivery.

• Close involvement of NHS clinical staff in the planning and delivery of courses ensures that the programme is current and relevant.

• The themes offered link closely with the pre-registration undergraduate programme offered at the University as well as being developed in conjunction with local clinical need.

• Build transferable skills along with the ability to lead and innovate in the healthcare sector.

• Option to specialise in Acute Critical Care (see programme structure for further details)

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme will be delivered via lectures, workshops and seminars. The virtual learning environment and video/digital education resources will be used.

Core Courses
Applying Research Approaches in Health Care
Education For Professional Practice
Independent Project
Informing Practice through the Evidence Base
Leadership in Contemporary Health Care
Research Approaches in Health Care

Optional Courses
By undertaking the 20 credit optional course listed below, and focusing assignments within the relevant topic, a named award may be obtained in the area of:

Acute and Critical Care
Global Health Challenges