BSc (Hons) Nursing – Top up

University of Plymouth, UK

Duration - 1 Years (Full-time or Part Time)

The top up degree for nursing develops the advanced clinical expertise, theoretical knowledge and professionalism of a nursing practitioner. Enhance skills that allow them to meet a wider range of challenges within the clinical nursing environment. This will produce highly educated nursing workforce which can help ensure the high-quality, patient-centered care of our nation’s population.

KEY FEATURES

One year programme only with coursework
Improve critical decision making and leadership skills that are essential to work as a Nurse in the UK
Advanced curriculum that supports necessary knowledge and skills for the eligibility to NMC registration in the UK
Arrange mentors from the UK to support personal learning developments of individuals and improve English Language skills to complete CBT and OSCE exams successfully.

Aims of the Program

To examine your practice area, reflect on your practice and have the chance to discuss and network with your peers, helping you to build professional networks and support whilst undertaking further study
To build your self-esteem, motivation for learning and clinical decision-making skills and have the chance to improve your professional practice through critical analysis.
To boost your involvements with the best available evidence, contemporary knowledge and high-level clinical decision-making skills.
To develop confidence, competence and emotional strength to consistently practice personal responsibility and professional accountability for decision making and the provision of high-quality, safe care

PROGRAMME CONTENTS

Year 1

Study Skills and Professional Values
Understanding Evidence to Inform Clinical Decision Making
Clinical Decision Making in Healthcare Practice
Leadership and Professional Practice
Independent Study

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

A nursing professional qualified with NVQ 6 diploma level curriculum approved by Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC)
A registered nurse of Sri Lanka Nursing Council (SLNC) or Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) completed an approved program of study at the diploma level from a recognized Sri Lankan Institution.