will be used towards synchronous ( live ) sessions , spending time with colleagues within the Integrated Community Team , self-directed study , and ‘ catching up ’ on missed synchronous sessions .
Modules Year One
Promoting Person-centred Ways of Working in Integrated Community and Primary Care Teams ( 20 credits )/ Systematic Approaches in Clinical Assessment ( 20 credits )/ Learning from and with People and Families Living with Long-term Conditions ( 20 credits )
Year Two
Developing Professional Practice : Work-based Learning ( 40 credits ) OR Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Health Care Professionals *( 40 credit module )/ plus a 20-credit elective module
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The modules listed here are correct at time of print ( November 2021 ) but are subject to change . In the event that modules do change , QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact to the students . Please check our website for any updates .
Placements
Learners will complete the programme in their substantive clinical post .
Careers
Upon successful completion , band 5 nurses will be equipped to practice confidently and competently across a range of settings and then move on to more specific roles following additional specialised education to provide safe , effective , person-centred care to people with more complex health and care needs within a specialist area of practice .
Entry requirements
Standard Entry : All applicants must be Registered Nurses ( Part 1- adult , mental health or learning disabilities ) with the Nursing & Midwifery Council ( NMC ). A degree is not required . Normally be employed as a Band 5 nurse ( Level 5 of the NES Career Framework for Health ), working within a community or primary care context . Have access to a Clinical Guide to support their learning and development .
Non-standard entry : In line with QMU ’ s policy of seeking to offer opportunities to candidates regardless of their personal background and level of educational attainment , we will promote entry to the programme for all learners . Practically this means that we will consider :
• Candidates who have no formal degree level qualification but can demonstrate substantive professional experience and suitable CPD outcomes .
• Applications for non-standard entry will be assessed by the Programme Team and will be based on the following criteria :
• Evidence of appropriate work experience and supporting CPD activity which maps against the SCQF level descriptors for level 9
• A statement of what the applicant has learnt from the above activity , showing how the learning has been at the equivalent of SCQF level 9
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• Supporting statement from your employer .
It may be appropriate for applicants without academic qualifications to be admitted initially as an associate student . Should they be successful in their first module as an associate student , they may then transfer to the full programme .
International : You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 and no individual component score below 6.0
Other information Exit awards : GDip ( 120 credits )
Single module study : Available . Contact Julie Churchill for further information .
Delivery : Workplace learning and online Duration : 2 years part-time
Start date : September 2022 . Other start dates may be added .
Application deadline : 21 August for our September intake / 18 December for our January intake ( if added )
Class sizes : There are usually around 100 learners every September .
Course fees : A number of places are funded by NES for learners who work within Scotland and who are currently in a community nursing role .
More information : Contact Julie Churchill , Programme Leader ( jchurchill @ qmu . ac . uk ) or Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk ).