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