Specialist practice in district nursing
Teesside UniversityMiddlesbrough, UK
Course overview
Study our PgDip district nurse qualification to meet the demands of district nursing. Develop your knowledge and skills to deliver evidence-based care.
Key highlights
- PgDip district nurse qualification for registered first-level nurses
- Prepares you to meet the demands of district nursing
- Develops knowledge and skills to deliver evidence-based care
- Includes a non-medical prescribing module, starting January of year 2
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: professional_registration — You must: > have an NMC-valid registration as a registered first-level nurse and at least one year's experience post-registration in the field you intend to practice (to meet the non-medical prescribi…
- Additional condition: work_experience — …(to meet the non-medical prescribing entry criteria, you must have 3 years' experience post-qualifying at the point of commencing the module, which starts in January of year 2 of the course) > be succe…
- Additional condition: interview — …which starts in January of year 2 of the course) > be successful at interview > have a degree or RPL equivalent > be professionally practising in a role where there is an identified need to prescribe >…
Scholarships
Academic Excellence Award
You may be able to benefit from a 20% discount towards your course fees for postgraduate degrees (on campus and online).
Up to 20% of feesAlumni Scholarship
You are eligible for a £1,000 alumni scholarship.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- District nurse
- Community nursing team leader
- Specialist practitioner district nurse
- Community nurse prescriber
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,130 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Teesside University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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