PG Dip Nursing (Adult) - Second Field | Part-time

Broaden your clinical skills and career opportunities with registration in a second field of nursing The Postgraduate Diploma – Second Field of Nursing is an 18-month course that is delivered through distance learning. You will complete 4 blocks of theory content and 3 blocks of practice placement. The course has been designed to provide you with the breadth and depth of exposure to both the practical clinical skills required for registration as well as the theoretical and evidence-based underpinning to practice. The course content will support you in achieving proficiencies that are matched to Part 3 of the Practice Assessment Document (PAD). You will take 5 modules at Level 7 study in the theory blocks and will cover content including research and evidence-based practice, managing complex care, planning and evaluating nursing care, critical enquiry in health. You will also take a course-long practice learning module that will enhance and support your practice placement experiences. You will have three practice placement blocks totalling approximately 800 practice hours which the NMC has deemed as reasonable to achieve proficiency in a second field. Please note that this course is not eligible for UK Student Loans or the Government Postgraduate Master’s Loan. You will therefore need to self-fund or secure alternative financial support before applying.

You will need: Home Qualification requirements Show all sections Undergraduate degree Applicants should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above). Health-related subjects are preferred but not essential. Other subjects will be considered on an individual basis. Alternative qualifications considered Applicants without a degree may be considered based on practice experience, subject to demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the discipline, including an in-depth awareness of current issues. Skills in critical analysis and evaluation, as well as the ability to learn in a flexible, independent manner, are essential. Further information DBS Requirements An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidenced as part of the application process for this course. Free Digital ID verification is offered to all applicants. If you are unable to use this service, you will need to visit a Post Office for identity checking, which costs £14. Extra Requirements Applicants must be current registrants on Part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register. Applicants will be required to provide their NMC number in order to verify registration. Applicants' current registration status confirms they have maintained knowledge and proficiency and the required practice hours in their first field of nursing. This allows them to be recognised for Parts 1 & 2 of the programme and complete one year (full time equivalent) to achieve second field registration. Applicants are required to source their own practice placements and must submit a letter of support from the relevant trust at time of application. Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme. Once you have completed the initial application and have set up your applicant portal, you then need to complete and submit the Distance Learning Agreement form. We will not be able to consider your application without this form. If your application meets the criteria, you will be invited to attend an interview via Teams. Applicants are required to evidence that they have met the required occupational health standards for entry onto the programme. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidenced as part of the application process. Students will need to be a registrant on the NMC register Students will need to have completed a relevant health care undergraduate degree with a final classification of 2:2 or higher, or have the international equivalent Applicants will be required to have access to a computer with the following technical requirements to be able to complete the programme: Webcam, microphone and speakers Windows 10 or a Mac OS X 10/9 or later Intel Core i5 Processor (or better) (Intel M Processors are not recommended) 4GB RAM 20 GB available hard drive space

UK students: £54 per credit

UK/Home: £54 per credit

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• Liverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom