This level 7 programme is suitable for existing nurses that are looking to further their knowledge and career in caring for patients with a wide range of health conditions.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with patients, their carers and relatives and a wide variety of health and social care professionals including GP’s, social workers and hospital staff. District Nurses work with adults of all ages and communities. They work across numerous different organisations and settings, for example; primary care, social care, third sector organisations, hospitals including mental health, hospices, prisons and other community services to ensure that patients get the right care, at the right time, every time.
It is a requirement of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) that those training to become a District Nurse are already registered nurses on Level 1 of the NMC register.
This apprenticeship programme is designed for current employees looking to develop new skills and advance their careers.
Units include:
Advancing Practice using Research
Assessing Adults in Specialist Practice
Empowering Populations to Enhance Health and Wellbeing
Independent Study Project in Specialist Practice*
Influencing District Nursing
Non-Medical Prescribing (V300)
Quality Leadership in Action
Responding to Contemporary Issues
Specialist Practice of District Nursing
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