FDSc Nursing Associate

About your course Do you aspire to work in the nursing profession, but don't currently have the A Level or BTEC qualifications to apply? Liverpool John Moores' new Nursing Associate foundation degree could be the ideal way for you to start your journey to becoming a registered healthcare professional. When you successfully complete this two-year foundation degree, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a nursing associate. Nursing associates play a vital role in patient care and are a key part of the nursing team. Working closely with registered nurses and healthcare support workers, nursing associate duties can include: performing and recording clinical observations, for example, blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse undertaking clinical tasks including venepuncture (taking bloods) and electrocardiograms (ECGs) supporting individuals and their families and carers at emotionally difficult times during their care discussing and sharing information with registered nurses on a patient's condition, behaviour, activity and responses ensuring the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times recognising issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults. You can read more about the role of a nursing associate on the NHS Health Careers website. LJMU's FdSc Nursing Associate gives you lots of chances for hands on clinical skills practice, whilst supporting you to develop a robust knowledge base. Our professional tutors, student mentors and support staff are all here to help you progress through the foundation degree confidently and successfully. Whether you decide to enter work as a registered nursing associate, or go on to apply to the half-way point of a BSc (Hons) Nursing degree, this foundation route offers a fantastic, accessible way to join the healthcare profession.

Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements Grades/points required from qualifications: Work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth by visiting the UCAS Tariff Calculator. Home Qualification requirements A levels A minimum of 32 UCAS points which can be achieved through A level or BTEC National Extended Diploma. A minimum of two GCSE's which must include Maths and English at grade C or above OR level 2 Equivalency in Numeracy and Literacy. Additional requirements Assessment required All applicants will be sent an admissions assessment. Once this assessment is completed your application will be reviewed by the admissions team. In certain cases you may also be required to attend an interview. Further information DBS Requirements All applicants are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and Occupational Health Clearance. DBS, Occupational Health requirements International applicants will be required to have IELTs scores of 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component RPL Recognition of prior learning that is capable of being mapped to the Standards of proficiency for registered nurses and programme outcomes, up to a maximum of 50 percent of the programme, is permitted (NMC Standards for Pre-registration Nursing Associate Programmes, 2023: 1.5). Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU UCAS is the official application route for our full-time undergraduate courses. Further information on the UCAS application process can be found here https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/how-to-apply. Please be aware that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) during live interviews is not permitted. Our staff are trained in detecting the use of AI and have the right to suspend interviews if this is suspected. The use of AI during a live interview will result in your application being withdrawn.

IELTs scores of 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component RPL Recognition of prior learning that is capable of being mapped to the Standards of prof

International students: £19,000 per year

UK students: £10,050 per year

UK/Home: £10,050 per year

International: £19,000 per year

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