PGDip Specialist Community Practitioner (District Nursing)

You will need:

to be practising as an Adult nursecurrent level one registration on the NMC professional register (part one)

a minimum of one year’s post-registration experience

120 credits at Level 5 (to study at Level 6) or 120 credits at Level 6 (to study at postgraduate level) in nursing

Additional information:

non-graduates may, in exceptional circumstances, gain entry to the programme by virtue of a strong portfolio, which provides evidence of significant achievement, plus a DipHE in a related area (eg nursing or public health) and written work equivalent to the standard of a first degree RPL is accepted on this programmeconfirmation of satisfactory references and DBS check are also requiredStudents who wish to undertake V300 Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) as part of the PgDip Specialist Community Practitioner Community Children’s Nursing Programme must have at least one years’ post registration experience. Students wishing to undertake this module must also be deemed competent by, and obtain permission and support from their employer.students must be seconded or sponsored by an NHS Organisation

If you have any specific queries, please contact health@ljmu.ac.uk

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LJMU has an excellent record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.This District Nursing programme is specifically designed to balance academic content with practical experience. It is geared towards securing motivating and rewarding employment. Underpinning all aspects of the training offered is a commitment to: ethical and anti-oppressive values, the values and principles of the NHS Constitution and Professional Body requirements.As a graduate you may go on to lead and develop future services, or work as an operational manager.

For module information for this course please visit https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduates/specialist-community-practitioner-district-nursing