Nursing Associate
Plymouth Marjon University
UCAS Code: FNA1 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Plymouth Marjon University
UCAS Code: FNA1 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Entry requirements
A level
General Studies not accepted.
Access to HE Diploma accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and Maths (or suitable equivalent) grade 4 or C.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
From a combination of BTEC qualifications.
UCAS Tariff
Science subjects/content is desirable from level 3 qualifications
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About this course
Nursing associates work with healthcare support workers and registered nurses to provide care and treatment in a wide range of health and care settings. This two-year foundation degree is a flexible, practice-based course, which will enable Students to provide high quality, person-centred care across the lifespan.
This two-year foundation degree is delivered within a supportive learning environment. It offers perspectives on health, ill health, health promotion and protection, life sciences and nursing practice in a range of settings. It comprises approximately 50% theory and 50% practice, across the required 2300 programme hours. The Nursing Associate programme is a flexible, authentic practice learning course aimed to develop competent, confident and compassionate Nursing Associates, providing high quality, safe and responsive person-centred care across the lifespan in diverse care setting. This course includes significant practice (or work-based) learning.
Students will have the opportunity to achieve national proficiencies relating to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates. This will enable them to become an accountable professional, promote health and prevent ill health, provide and monitor care, work as part of a team, improve safety and the quality of care, and contribute to integrated care.
In Year 1 they will be introduced to the foundations for nursing associate practice in which they will develop knowledge of the principles that underpin professional practice and patient care. In Year 2 they will prepare to undertake the professional role of the nursing associate and gain the skills and experience required to become a partner in care with both their patients and members of the multidisciplinary team.
**Why study at Marjon?**
• First-class facilities used by world-class athletes
• Small, person-focused university with a big personality
• No.1 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)
• Southwest University of the Year for Student Life and Student Support (WhatUni Student Choice Award 2022)
• No.3 university in England for Learning Community (National Student Survey 2022)
Modules
Year 1
Higher Education and Digital Skills for Health Professionals
Clinical Practice 1
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Foundations of Professional Practice
Diverse Perspectives
Therapeutic Interventions
Year 2
Clinical Practice 2
Public Health and Health Promotion
Professional Development
Skills across the Life Span
Research in Evidence Based Practice
Assessment methods
Reflective Essay
Practice Assessment Document
Portfolio of Evidence
Ongoing Achievement Record
Exam
Essay
Presentation
Medication Exam
Health Promotion Campaign
Clinical Exam
Poster
Social Media Campaign
Small Scale Project
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Plymouth Marjon University
School of Sport, Health and Wellbeing
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19,890 nursing qualifications were awarded in 2015, making it much the most popular degree in the country. Despite that, we have a serious shortage of nurses - estimates suggest that we're over 20,000 nurses short - that is only set to continue. So it's no surprise to see that the very large majority of nursing graduates go on to become nurses, and that starting salaries are pretty competitive. There are lots of different specialties to choose from (including midwifery), and the most common by far is adult nursing, but the typical end result for graduates is the same — they go on to become nurses (or midwives). That’s not to say that you can’t do anything else. Some nursing graduates get other jobs - usually, but not always, in health or caring professions, or management, and with nurses in such demand, there are always going to be options for you. Do be aware that even this doesn't necessarily guarantee you can get the exact nursing job you want exactly where you want though - some flexibility in type of job and location will still help your career.
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