Fundamentals of Practice Nursing

Program Overview

This Practice Nursing program equips qualified nurses with the fundamental skills to provide safe and evidence-based care in General Practice settings. Through a combination of face-to-face and online sessions, participants gain expertise in areas such as clinical assessment, minor illness management, and wound care. The program includes a practical component with mentorship, preparing graduates for a range of Practice Nursing roles in healthcare.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: This course is designed for qualified nurses who are new to Practice Nursing or have been working in General Practice for less than a year.
It provides the fundamental skills to provide safe, evidence-based care for patients.
• Objectives: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
• Apply the principles of safe clinical assessment
• Manage minor illnesses
• Manage long-term conditions
• Provide wound care
• Address sexual health issues
• Administer immunizations and vaccinations
• Develop mental health awareness, including dementia care

Outline:

• Program Content: The program covers a wide range of topics related to Practice Nursing, including:
• Principles of safe clinical assessment
• Minor illness management
• Long-term condition management
• Wound care
• Sexual health
• Immunization and vaccination
• Mental health awareness and dementia care
• Program Structure: The program is divided into several modules, with each module focusing on a specific topic.
Modules are delivered through a combination of face-to-face teaching and online sessions.
• Course Schedule: The course schedule is as follows:
• Trimester 1: Chelmsford - 19, 26 September, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October, 7, 14, 21, 28 November, 5 December
• Trimester 2: Chelmsford - 16, 23, 30 January, 6, 13, 20, 27 February, 5, 12, 19, 26 March
• Trimester 3: Cambridge - 7, 14, 15, 28 May, 4, 11, 18, 25 June, 2, 9, 16 July
• Individual Modules:
• Module 1: Principles of Safe Clinical Assessment
• Module 2: Minor Illness
• Module 3: Managing Long-Term Conditions
• Module 4: Wound Care
• Module 5: Sexual Health

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program is delivered through a combination of face-to-face teaching and online sessions.
Face-to-face sessions are led by experienced Practice Nurses and cover theoretical and practical aspects of the program. Online sessions provide opportunities for students to engage with course materials and interact with peers.
• Faculty: The program is taught by a team of experienced Practice Nurses who are actively involved in clinical practice.
• Unique Approaches: The program includes a practice component where students are required to work in a GP practice and have an experienced practice nurse to act as a mentor.
This component provides students with opportunities to apply their learning in a real-world setting.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Upon completion of the program, graduates will be qualified to work as Practice Nurses in General Practice settings.
They may also pursue further education or specialization in areas such as:
• Advanced Practice Nursing
• Nurse Prescribing
• Nurse Education
• Opportunities: The program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a variety of Practice Nursing roles.
Graduates may find employment in:
• General Practice surgeries
• Community health centers
• Schools
• Prisons
• Occupational health settings
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program are highly sought after by employers in the healthcare sector.
They are well-prepared to provide safe, evidence-based care to patients and contribute to the overall health and well-being of the community.