Primary and Community Care SPQ District Nursing | University of Surrey

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Why choose this course?

Learn from experienced professionals who are experts in their respective fields and who will ensure that you receive high-quality education and mentorship.
Benefit from our established partnerships with local healthcare institutions and community organisations, providing you with valuable clinical opportunities where you'll apply your learning in real-world settings.
Enhance your career prospects through Surrey’s reputation and strong connections within the healthcare sector, including with the Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing.
Meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) standards for specialist education and practice and record your qualification with the NMC.
Take advantage of the exclusive opportunity to apply to our Specialist Practice Nursing (Top Up) MSc programme once you've graduated and boost your professional recognition and earning potential.

What you will study
On our District Nursing PGDip course, you’ll study a comprehensive curriculum, which covers a wide range of topics relevant to community and district nursing practice. We will teach you how to deliver high-quality evidence-based care to individuals in the home environment and support carers, families and communities everywhere.

You will acquire the specialist knowledge, skills and attributes needed to work as a nurse in the community, where more autonomous decision-making is required. Achieving this qualification will give you greater clinical autonomy and encourage independent decision-making and leadership in complex and high-risk situations.

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Ida
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Cat
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Gurtaran
University of Surrey
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Imane
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Amelia
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Psychology BSc (Hons)
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Hannah
University of Surrey
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Daniel
University of Surrey
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