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Faculty of HealthSchool of Nursing and Midwifery
Nursing Course Presentation
Academic Year 2009-2010
Courses Available
BSc Midwifery
Postgraduate Diploma Midwifery (84 weeks)
BSc/Dip HE Nursing (Adult Health, Mental Health, Children’s, Learning Disabilities)
Dip HE Operating Department Practice
Foundation Degree Paramedic Science* *Under Development
Main Features of our Curricula
3 year Diploma/Degree in Nursing
(opportunity to transfer to Degree at end of year 2)
50% Theory 50% Practice
Development of Skills and Competency
Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) approach
Inter-Professional Learning
Course Qualities and Skills
Interested in people and their health
Potential to develop competency in clinical skills
Effective communication skills
The ability to work independently & in a team
The ability to work under pressure
A professional attitude
Challenges
Prioritising – academic work/patient care
Shift work – 24 hour care
Self-discipline to organise work
Stressful
Responsibility and accountability
Physically and mentally demanding
Rewards
Job Satisfaction
Stimulating work
Every day is different
Team work
Teaching and learning
Other Considerations
Shift Work (inc. night shifts)
Travel to Clinical Placements
Working across the whole region to include Kings Lynn
Strict Course Attendance (16 days absence permitted)
Fixed vacation for the whole course.
Parking for theory sessions (Park and Ride)
Childcare Support
Relevant Experience
Example of Timetable (Year 1)
Student must be available for lectures between 0900 – 1700 hours.
Vacation time is fixed for the 3 years.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10.00 –12.00
EBL
Facilitation
10.00 – 16.00
Lectures x 2
10.00 – 12.00
Lecture
10.00 – 16.00
Enquiry Day
or Skills Session
10.00 – 16.00
Feedback
13.00 – 16.00
Skills Session
12.00 – 13.00
Inter-Professional Learning
13.00 – 16.00
Skills Session or Library/Personal
Study Time
Clinical Placements
Placements take place across the region using:
Acute Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Community Hospitals
Community Nurses, Health Visitors, and Midwives,
Health Centres and GP Practices
Ambulance Trust
Elective option
All students are expected to be able to travel to placement areas but reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs may be available.
Clinical Placements (Example)
Year 1
Term A: 2 weeks Observational PlacementTerm B: 7 weeksTerm C: 7 weeks
Year 2
Term A: 7 weeks Term B: 7 weeksTerm C: 7 weeks
Year 3
Term A: 7 weeksTerm B: 7 weeksTerm C: 10 weeks 2 weeks Elective Option
Assessment Methods
Theory
Portfolio
Essay
Observed Structured
Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Written Examination
Dissertation
Notes
Maximum of two attempts for theory and practice
40% mark required for Theory
Pass required for all practical outcomes
Practice
Learning Outcomes
Skills
Attitude
Student Support Services
Academic Adviser – Lecturer
Unit Leader/Course Director
Link Lecturer
Placement Mentor
Full range of UEA student support
Financial Support
Student Bursary (inc. Dependants Allowances)
(non-means tested) for Diploma Courses
(means tested) for Degree Courses
Learning Award of £4000 per year (Degree Course only)
Financial Support for OFSTED Inspected Childcare.
No Tuition Fees
Additional Information
If successful and offered a place you would need to:
Complete a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Check.
Complete a satisfactory Occupational Health Medical Check
Cover the cost of the first two Hepatitis B Vaccinations.
Cover the cost for your GP to complete the Occupational Health Questionnaire Doctor’s Statement.
Arrange accommodation (if required) directly with the UEA Accommodations Office – www.uea.ac.uk/accom
Employment Opportunities
Employment with a local NHS Trust
Employment anywhere in the UK
Employment overseas
Post Registration Courses
Research
Entry Requirements
Course Entry Requirements can be located on our website at:
www.uea.ac.uk/nam
The minimum Diploma Course requirements are 5 GCSEs at
Grade C or above which must include English and Mathematics
with Science also preferred.
The minimum Degree Course requirements are 3 A-Levels at
Grades BCC (Academic Subjects) accompanied by GCSE
English and Mathematics at Grade C or above with Science also
preferred.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted via UCAS
(Universities and Colleges Admission Service) online at:
www.ucas.ac.uk
The deadline for “on time” applications is 15th January 2010.
Late applications may not be processed.
Any Questions