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Study Details: Full Time, 2 Years
The pre-registration Learning Disability Nursing course provides a carefully integrated balance of theory and practice that will enable students to confidently take on the role of a registered nurse for people with a learning disability within a changing health and social care arena. The programme will benefit those who have an interest or experience in supporting people with a learning disability. During the programme you will:
Acquire and become equipped with the current knowledge and skills required for this challenging and yet highly rewarding nursing role
Be part of a friendly, dedicated and highly experienced team of lecturers and practitioners within the School of Health and Social Work
Be taught in small class sizes during the field programme
Be provided with a range of practice placement opportunities within health, social and independent sectors, these may include working directly with children and young people, adults and older people.
Be provided with excellent pastoral and academic support during the course of your studies
Be provided with excellent teaching and learning opportunities
Be provided with the best possible opportunities to develop the academic, personal, professional and clinical skills required to be a confident, competent and professional practitioner
A first degree at Honours level, normally, in a related discipline (life sciences, psychology or the social/ behavioural sciences). Graduate attributes associated with learning and research skills will normally be expected.
GCSE mathematics and English at grade C or above (or equivalent).
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The University of Hertfordshire offer a range of tuition fee discounts and non-repayable scholarships to support our postgraduate students, visit website to find out more.
Following successful completion of the Learning Disability Nursing programme you will be entitled to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council UK. This registration will enable you to take advantage of the varied opportunities available to you, to put into practice all you have learned and make a positive contribution to the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families.
You will be able to seek employment in a wide range of organisations including NHS, social services and private and voluntary organisations. You will meet many interesting people throughout your career and each day will be different. You will always be learning, and developing new and innovative skills through experience and education that will enable you to diversify or specialise in a particular area of Learning Disability Nursing, giving opportunity for promotion and job satisfaction.
Following qualification there are many opportunities to further your professional studies with courses, available at graduate level and above, to help develop your knowledge and practice.
Core modules:
Understanding the Lived Experience and the Role of the RNLD
Enhancing Health & Social Care through Inter-professional Education
Nursing Art and Science
People with Learning Disabilities who Experience Mental-ill Health
Leading and Managing Learning Disability Nursing Practice
Planning Care in Learning Disability Nursing Practice 3
Imagination and Innovation in Evidence Based Nursing Practice
Final Numeracy Exam
Complex Healthcare Needs
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
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