Nursing (Child) - Second Field PGDip

* Successful completion of this course leads to eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in a second field of nursing

* Dual registration provides greater career flexibility, enhances professional competence, and supports improved patient outcomes

* Gain second registration in as little as 12 months full-time study

About this course :

Broaden your clinical skills and career opportunities with registration in a second field of nursing

The Postgraduate Diploma – Second Field of Nursing is a 1-year course that is delivered in person at our City Campus.

You will complete 2 blocks of theory content and 3 blocks of practice placement. The course has been designed to provide you with the breadth and depth of exposure to both the practical clinical skills required for registration as well as the theoretical and evidence-based underpinning to practice.  The course content will support you in achieving proficiencies that are matched to Part 3 of the Practice Assessment Document (PAD).

You will complete 5 modules at Level 7 study in the theory blocks and will cover content including research and evidence-based practice, managing complex care, planning and evaluating nursing care, critical enquiry in health.  You will also complete a course-long practice learning module that will enhance and support your practice placement experiences. You will complete three practice placement blocks totalling approximately 800 practice hours which the NMC has deemed as reasonable to achieve proficiency in a second field.

*Please note that this course is not eligible for UK Student Loans or the Government Postgraduate Master’s Loan. You will therefore need to self-fund or secure alternative financial support before applying.*