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FdSc Nursing Associate

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

FdSc Nursing Associate is a undergraduate Nursing course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 2 years and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 2 years · Full-time · Nursing

Intakes: September

The nursing associate role has been developed in England to meet workforce needs. Nursing Associates act as a vital bridge between healthcare support workers and registered nurses, providing essential care and support across various health and social care settings, including hospitals, care homes, hospices, GP practices, social care and community services. The responsibilities of a registered Nursing Associate will vary depending on the setting, but typically include: Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Gain a distinctive, future-focused learning experience that prepares you for modern health and social care - Graduate with the confidence to work across health and social care systems and support people throughout the life course - Learn from a course co-created with students, professionals and experts for authentic learning - Study a curriculum underpinned by complex theory, promoting compassionate, person-centred, holistic care - Build confidence through simulated activities in our state-of-the-art simulation suite - Gain hands-on experience in community as well as hospital placements Campus: Cavendish, Central London Duration: 2 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: Tuition fees have yet to be confirmed for this course (Price per academic year)When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same… Confirm with the university. Careers (from the course page): This foundation degree is ideal for students looking to become a Registered Nursing Associate while gaining hands-on experience. If you aspire to become a Registered Nurse, this foundation degree provides a great opportunity to gain exposure to all four areas of nursing before deciding on which nursing field to specialise in, or can help prepare you for a Registered Nursing degree if you do not yet meet the necessary entry requirements for a nursing degree. Graduate employers named on the course page: Adult services, Acute services, Community healthcare services, Children’s services, Integrated care teams, Learning Disability services, Mental Health services, NHS Trusts, Primary care, Services for individuals with long term conditions, Social care. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Completion of Required Programme Hours One (Year 1, Core)
• Developing Personal, Professional and Academic Skills for Person Centred Care (Year 1, Core)
• Professional Practice One (Nursing Associate) (Year 1, Core)
• Psychology and Sociology of Health and Well-being for Healthcare Practice (Year 1, Core)
• Sciences Underpinning Professional Practice (Year 1, Core)
• Completion of Required Programme Hours Two (Year 2, Core)
• Evidence Based Practice (Year 2, Core)
• Medicines Management (Year 2, Core)
• Professional Practice Two (Nursing Associate) (Year 2, Core)
• Recognising and Responding to Illness and Injury Across the Lifecourse (Year 2, Core)
• Transitioning to Registered Nursing Associate (Year 2, Core)
• Practice Placements (Year 2, Core)