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Community Nursing

BSc (also Graduate Diploma / Postgraduate Certificate)

Programme codes: 484801–484831

The aim of this programme is to provide a high-quality undergraduate or postgraduate education that will prepare students as Specialist Community Nurses or Specialist Community Public Health Nurses. In accordance with the NMC standards, it will prepare students to exercise higher levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care.

There are a number of core modules, each covering both theory and practice in equal measure, and students are expected to take either one or two optional modules (depending on their chosen pathway). All core modules have both theory and practice learning outcomes, in equal measure, that need to be achieved.

The programme also includes the opportunity for candidates to qualify as Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribers.

Duration

The full-time programme will normally be completed during one 52-week academic year, and the part-time programme will normally be completed over two 52-week academic years.

Location

The theory sessions will be delivered at the University’s Hull Campus, Cottingham Road, and practical experience will be gained in an identified practice placement supported by a qualified Practice Teacher.

Start

September each year.

Learning and teaching

The most distinctive aspect of this programme is that it leads to a recorded qualification as a Specialist Community Practitioner, meeting the Standards for Specialist Education and Practice published by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.The programme is inter-professional, offering five community specialist practice pathways with some shared learning as well as specialist practice modules.Within each pathway, moreover, additional flexibility allows you a choice of specific practice-related optional modules from the current Faculty of Health and Social Care portfolio.

Assessment

A number of different assessment strategies will be used, including an examination, a literature review, a seminar presentation, a group presentation, an essay and a practice portfolio. Each core module has both theory and practice learning outcomes that you will need to attain to complete the programme successfully.

Cost

The programme is funded through a contract between the Yorkshire and the Humber Strategic Health Authority (SHA) and the University of Hull.

Entry qualifications

Candidates must be on the appropriate part of the NMC register and have consolidated their first-level registration. For the BSc, they must have a DipHE or equivalent. For the Graduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate, they must possess a Bachelors degree.

Registration and induction

Registration dates are advertised, and all successful applicants will be told where, when and how to register prior to the commencement of their programme. Postal registration is also available – details will be provided on application.

Induction arrangements will be publicised, and all successful applicants will be informed of dates, times and venues for induction days.