Registered Nurse (Adult)
Glyndwr University, Wrexham
UCAS Code: GM1Q | Bachelor of Nursing (with Honours) - BN (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
112 UCAS Tariff points
112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted as part of overall 112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 UCAS Tariff points
112 UCAS Tariff points
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Accepted as part of overall 112 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
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About this course
Nursing is a rewarding profession caring for individuals throughout their lifespan. At Wrexham Glyndwr University we will prepare you with the knowledge and skills to become a graduate and NMC registered adult nurse.
We pride ourselves on the support and guidance offered to students with an open door approach. Throughout your studies you will have a personal tutor who will support and guide you in your personal and professional development. You will also be supported by a practice educator/mentor whilst you are working in clinical placement.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a non-commissioned course so there is no NHS bursary offered with this programme. However, you may be eligible to apply for a student loan to cover tuition fees.
Placements will be available in Shropshire (Oswestry and Shrewsbury) only for 2020 entry.
Key Course Features:
•Variety of clinical practice placements offered with a number of NHS and Private providers in acute and community setting.
•Strong commitment to personal and professional development of students
•Joint 1st in the UK for graduate prospects and joint 6th in the UK for student satisfaction, Complete University Guide 2020
•Small pre-registration adult cohort student numbers – "The university is small enough for you to be a name not a number," former student Katy Fortune-Probert.
Modules
This programme has four core modules in each year of the programme. We use a variety of teaching and learning methods to deliver the course. For example we use interactive lectures, online forums, case studies and simulation.
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
In year one you will focus on the fundamental care skills required to practice as a caring, kind, compassionate professional who values and respects the individual needs of the patient, family and carers.
MODULES
•Fundamentals of Care
•Society and Vulnerability
•Life Sciences
•Personal and Professional Development in Nursing Practice
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
In year two you will focus on law and ethics, care of the acute and chronically ill patient, research and person centred care.
MODULES
•Person Centred Nursing Practice
•Achieving Quality in Healthcare using Applied Research
•Meeting the needs of patients and families in acute and chronic illness
•Personal and Professional Development in Legal & Ethical Context
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
In year three you will focus on managing change, empowering service users and carers, applied bioscience and personal and professional development to prepare you for becoming a registered nurse.
MODULES
•Quality Improvement and Managing Change
•Empowering Service Users and Carers (Adult Field)
•Applied bioscience and Adult Nursing practice (Adult Field)
•Personal and Professional Development Adult Nursing (3)
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment methods
Satisfactory completion of the following:
•You need to achieve a minimum of 2300 hours theoretical and 2300 clinical practice to become a registered nurse with the NMC.
•A portfolio of clinical competencies.
• A range of theoretical assessments are used in each year of the programme. These include: essays, presentations, case studies, drug calculation and anatomy and physiology exam.
Academic tutorial support including disability support are available with every module.
Teaching and learning
Placements will be available in Shropshire (Oswestry and Shrewsbury) only for 2019 entry.
Wrexham Glynd?r University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
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