For all modules the applications portal will close 4 weeks before the start date. All applications must be submitted and funding confirmed before the portal closes. Any applications that have not been processed and or do not have funding confirmed from the sponsor organisation before the portal closure will not be accepted by the IHSC administrator staff.
Course reference
- Code: 6015
- Credits: 60
- Start date: Please click 'Apply now' to view start attendance dates.
Overview
For all modules and courses the applications portal will close 4 weeks before the start date. All applications must be submitted and funding confirmed before the portal closes. Any applications that have not been processed and or do not have funding confirmed from the sponsor organisation before the portal closure will not be accepted by the IHSC administrator staff
London South Bank University has an established and highly regarded reputation for the delivery of district nursing courses. Student outcomes are good and feedback from our practice partners states that graduates are competent and confident employees. The PGDip Specialist Practice Qualification District Nursing course is designed to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for post-registration programmes, published alongside the standards of proficiency for community nursing specialist practice qualifications in June 2022.
Who should apply
The course will be of interest to Registered nurse graduates with experience of working in community settings who would like to develop their career towards autonomous, person-centred practice.
Applicants to the PGDip Specialist Practitioner Qualification District Nursing programme must have achieved a first degree of 2:2 or above. Applicants must also have gained first level registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and have active nurse registration with no restrictions to their practice.
All applicants wishing to complete the programme with independent / supplementary prescriber qualification (V300), must have a minimum of one year (12 months) since qualification as a Registered Nurse and registration with the NMC (NMC, 2018). Applicants should also show evidence of recent study which usually includes successful completion of an academic health related module at level 7 or above within the two years prior to application.
In line with the NMC standards for registration, to commence the programme applicants with English as an additional language must also show evidence that they have achieved the required level of competence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. Evidence should include for International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a minimum score of 7 in reading, listening, and speaking, and at least 6.5 in writing. Alternatively, for the Occupation English Test (OET) the applicant must achieve at least a grade B (350 to 440) in reading, listening, and speaking, and at least a grade C+ (300 to 340) in writing .