This course is suitable for Registered Nurses who are interested in practice nursing, and newly employed general practice nurses. It covers the requisite knowledge, theory and evidence base relating to general practice nursing.
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Starting date:
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Fees: £1,080 (£1,430 for overseas students)
- Course credits: 15
- Course code: NM3146
- Location: Northampton Square
- Application deadline:
Introduction to General Practice Nursing Course overview
Primary care is experiencing unprecedented change. Developments in structure, administration and the extension of roles have implications for the newly appointed general practice nurse.
Content outline
- immunisation, vaccination and the recognition & treatment of anaphylaxis
- all immunisation programmes that are part of the National Immunisation Programme in the United Kingdom, as well as additional immunisation programmes that you as a general practice nurse will be involved in (e.g. Human Papilloma Virus; Pneumococcal Polysaccharide; Seasonal Influenza and Herpes Zoster)
- an introduction to travel health
- ear Care
- an introduction to common mental health conditions in primary care
- health Promotion in the general practice setting.
On application, students will decide which level they wish to apply for (i.e. level 6: Code NM3146 or level 7: Code NMM939).
Who is it for?
This course is aimed at Registered Nurses and newly employed general practice nurses
Timetable
Term 2
Jan: Wednesday 25 January 2023
Feb: Tuesday 6, 9, 13, 20, 22, 23 and 27 February 2023
Mar: Wednesday 22 March 2023
Apr: Wednesday 19 April 2023
May: Wednesday 17 April 2023
Benefits
On completion and depending whether you've studied at level 6 or 7, you can apply to use Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to take forward a maximum of 30 credits towards either the BSc/Graduate Diploma Primary Care Practice Nurse programme or a Postgraduate Diploma Primary Care Practice Nurse programme. You must also meet the programme entry requirements.
What will I learn?
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Knowledge and understanding:
- Critically evaluate how recent changes to health policy and guidelines have impacted on the care you deliver within general practice
- Critically analyse your own professional accountability in applying skills, knowledge and attitudes in changing practice environments
- Demonstrate how evidence based practice can be used to underpin the delivery of care in your role as a general practice nurse within the general practice setting
Skills:
- Critically examine and explore how new clinical areas of practice (e.g. the national immunisation programme) can be delivered safely and effectively in practice
- Critically evaluate how evidence based practice can be utilised to ensurethat the public can make informed choices
- Utilising acquired skills and knowledge to effectively manage and support the practice's immunisation clinics, including the use of Patient Group Directives and reflective evaluation to enhance your practice
- Evaluate the impact of variables within the wider environment that may affect the uptake of immunisation rates in your practice
- Critically appraise how the ear-care study day will affect your practice in primary care
- Critically evaluate the factors that can influence parental immunisation decision making.
Values and attitudes:
- Adhere to the principles of the 6Cs to ensure that the care received is client centred
- Promote and develop shared decision making and harmonious relationships with clients and their carers, with the aim of positively influencing their health outcomes.
Assessment and certificates
Assessment
The assessment is a 3000-word essay for both NM 3146 and NMM939. You will be expected to identify a relevant issue in practice nursing, critically analyse the implications for practice development, and analyse how you – as a general practice nurse – can facilitate change within the general practice setting.
The pass mark for the NM 3146 assignment is 40%.
The pass mark for the NMM939 is 50%.
Credits
This course is worth 15 credits toward eligible programmes.
Eligibility
English requirements
If your first language is not English, one of the following is required:
- A first degree from a UK university
- A first degree from an overseas institution recognised by City, University of London as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions from Australia, Canada or the United States of America.
- International English Language Test Service (IELTS) a score of 7.0 is required with no subtest below 7.0
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) score 72 required
- TOEFL 100 overall with 24 in Writing, 20 in Listening, 19 Reading and 20 Speaking
- Other evidence of proficiency in the English language, which satisfies the board of studies concerned, including registration with your professional regulator.
Recommended reading
Core reading:
- Cox, C. L. and Hill, M. (2010). Professional issues in Primary Care Nursing. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
- Cox, C. Hill, M.Lack, V. (2012). Advanced Practice in Healthcare: Skills for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon.
Recommended reading:
- Millward, K. (2017a). Ear care: an update for nurses (part 1). Practice Nursing; 28(4): pp154 – 160
- Millward, K. (2017b). Ear care: an update for nurses (part 2). Practice Nursing; 28(8): pp332 – 1337
- Salisbury, D. Ramsay, M. and Noakes, K. (2006). Immunisation against Infectious Diseases.3rd Edition. London: HMSO.
E-book:
- Tortora, G. J. and Nielsen, M. (2012). Principles of Human Anatomy. 12th Edition, ISBN 978-0-470-91408-3 March 2012, ©2012 E-book: Wiley Desktop Edition, 1056 pages