Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

Nurses are compassionate, committed, and a critical part of our communities, and becoming a nurse may be your lifelong ambition; whether you're coming from school, college or a work environment. However you've come to this decision, NTU is the place to be.

Learning disability nursing offers a unique opportunity to work with people across the lifespan. Every person born with a learning disability is unique and they may encounter a wide variety of health issues, and sometimes many at the same time. Our degree programme ensures that by the time you quality, you'll have the skills, knowledge and professionalism to deliver high standards of Evidence-Based Care that promotes your critical thinking, problem-solving, and compassion.

You can also join this course by progressing from our Level 5 Nursing Associate Apprenticeship. At NTU this route is known as R2RN.

Why study learning disability nursing at NTU?

• You'll taught by a dynamic team of lecturers who are also qualified nurses. Becoming a nurse is an exciting journey we are privileged to take you on.

• The course is delivered 50% at University, and 50% in a wide range of clinical practice areas.

• Our amazing facilities in the Health and Allied Professions Centre allow you to learn effectively and become part of the NTU Nursing community.

• Service users and carers are involved in the development of our curriculum and take part in face-to-face sessions.

In Year One the core modules will include: Introduction to Nursing Practice, Integrative Nursing Practice, Foundations of Applied Nursing Practice.

In Year Two your core modules will include: Evidence in Nursing Practice, Biopsychosocial Approaches in Nursing Practice, Applied Nursing Practice in Complex Care.

In Year Three your core modules will include: Innovating and Improving Healthcare Practice, Leadership in Nursing, Leading and Managing Applied Nursing Care.

The majority of your work will be assessed through a variety of written work such as coursework-based essays, a research diary and a dissertation in your final year.
You’ll also be assessed through examinations, presentations, an Observed Structured Clinical Exam and a Practice Assessment document which will be achieved across the three placements each year.