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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

  • Location

    Carlisle - Fusehill Street

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    MAR-24

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Would you like to become a nursing associate? Our course provides specialist training and support for you to become a nursing associate registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in two years.As a nursing associate, you'll play a vital role in the nursing team working across all four areas of nursing: adult, children's, learning disabilities, and mental health nursing. Working closely with healthcare assistants and registered nurses, you'll care for people across the lifespan in a range of settings, from the home to community and inpatient settings.At the end of this course, you'll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and practise as a nursing associate. You'll also be able to complete further training through a top-up course or degree apprenticeship to qualify as a nurse.


Course Overview

The programme is studied over 2 years, and you will attend study and placements during the weeks specified on the programme planner. This will be made available to you on commencement of the course.Equal value is placed on theory and practice for the duration of the FdSc Nursing Associate programme, so 50% of your time on this course will be spent on placement covering all areas of nursing practice (adult, children's, mental health and learning disability) in the NHS and private, voluntary and independent sectors. Placement settings will include hospitals, nursing homes, GP surgeries, clinics, and more.Throughout the length of the course, you will be introduced to essential knowledge that a nursing associate is required to understand to enable the delivery of effective person-centred care, including the ability to research and study independently and work with student colleagues.The University of Cumbria has excellent clinical skills and simulation facilities including simulated ward areas, high dependency care areas, home spaces and a dedicated ‘immersive simulation room’ enabling experience of ‘real life’ scenarios.


On this course you will

- Develop and accomplish the knowledge and skills you need to practise and provide evidenced-based and compassionate care as a registered nursing associate.- Learn and work alongside all fields of nursing and the multi-disciplinary team whilst on placement, and recognise the contribution of different health professionals' roles and expertise.- Develop skills through a range of nursing placements that will be a mixture of hospital and community settings, and through skills teaching and simulated practice.- Prepare you to deliver a wide range of clinical, care and interpersonal skills underpinned by a systematic knowledge base.


Year One

- Applied Biological Sciences for Health- Professional Practice and Accountability- Developing Evidence Based Practice- Introduction to Communication and Interpersonal Skills- Concepts of Health and Social Policy - Introduction to Nursing Associate Practice


Year Two

- Pharmacology and Medicine Therapeutics - Living with Long Term Conditions Across the Lifespan - Learning from the 'Lived' Experience- Communication and Relationship Management in a Therapeutic Context- Understanding Care Needs- The Nursing Associate as Leader

Application deadline

25 January

Tuition fees

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£ 13,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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GCSE/National 4/National 5 :

GCSE English (Language) and Maths at grades 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent. IELTS ACADEMIC/UoC INTERNAL PASSWORD TEST - Overall 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each area. Given Grades may vary based on the equivalency of your specific qualifications.

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University information

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University of Cumbria

  • University League Table

    122nd

  • Campus address

    University of Cumbria, Registered Office, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2HH, England

The advantages of a large university combined with hands-on learning in small groups, so tutors get to know students as individuals.
Teaching is led by practice, industry and research-informed academics with real-world experience, strong industry links and involvement in the latest research.
Locations in and close to a UNESCO World Heritage Site (the Lake District National Park) – Cumbria's campuses are near countryside, city and coast.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    79th out of 81 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    123 59%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    19th

    47
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.59 72%

    59th

    6

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