Nursing (Adult) Blended Learning - Pre-Registration MSc

This new blended learning course has been designed for self-motivated applicants with an undergraduate degree and healthcare experience, who are looking for a 2 year flexible route, resulting in eligibility to register as an Adult Nurse, with the NMC.<br/><br/>What youll study<br/>The aim of this course is to equip you with the clinical skills and evidence-based knowledge you need to face the challenges of modern adult nursing.<br/>You will learn how to:<br/>• provide, lead, and coordinate care that is compassionate, and evidence based<br/>• care for people with complex mental, physical, social, and behavioural needs<br/>• care for people in various healthcare settings<br/>• help promote health, protect health, and prevent ill health<br/>• care for people of different ages, backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs<br/>• care for people at the end of their life<br/>• think critically and apply your knowledge and skills<br/>• be emotionally intelligent and resilient, while managing your personal health and wellbeing.<br/>Blended learning<br/>The majority of the theory element of the course will be delivered online, using a variety of virtual and blended learning strategies. As such it’s important you have access to your own IT equipment (laptop or desktop and reliable internet connection) and have a good level of IT proficiency. You will be fully supported to engage with the learning platforms, via a 1-week IT support package (mandatory), which you will undertake prior to starting the course.<br/>Whilst there is a lot of freedom to undertake the learning at a time that suits your needs, you will be expected to login online, at a set time each week during theory blocks, to engage with synchronous learning with your cohort. You will also be expected to attend campus, to engage in face-to-face simulation and mandatory training, which it is not possible for us to deliver online. The face-to-face theory, simulation and mandatory training and practice placements will equate to a minimum of 24 weeks per year.<br/>Support<br/>We will provide a supportive learning environment to help you gain confidence as you develop your skills. You will learn using high-tech, innovative resources – including a fully equipped simulation centre – making your classes fun and engaging.<br/>In addition, you will benefit from:<br/>• teaching staff who are highly committed and specialists in their subjects<br/>• a personal tutor to guide you through your course as well as access to the University’s mentoring service<br/>• regular personalised feedback on your progress in theory and practice components.<br/>Practice learning<br/>Placement learning is an essential part of your course and will give you practical experience so that you can apply what you learn in a real-world setting. This will include learning to care for people in hospitals, in their homes or within a community setting.<br/>You will be able to negotiate to some extent when you undertake these hours, within a specified block of time. However, you will be expected to work the shift pattern adopted by your placement area i.e. 12hr days, 7.5hr days etc. There will be a requirement to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays during your course to ensure you experience care giving, during the whole 24hr period.