Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

University of West London

This course has been approved against the new Nursing and Midwifery Council Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses. These standards set out the knowledge and skills you will learn as the next generation of learning disabilities nurses, to enable you to deliver world-class person-centred, evidence-based care.Are you ready to make a difference and embark on a rewarding career in nursing? This course will prepare you to make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities. You will learn how to assess the often complex social and healthcare needs and support the delivery of robust, evidence-based care plans.On successful completion of the course, you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Learning Disabilities Nurse.What you'll studyThis Learning Disability Nursing degree has been designed with input from students, service users and our partners in the NHS and voluntary and independent sectors. You will benefit from a combination of staff expertise, active learning resources and placement work that will prepare you for current nursing practice.On this course, you will learn how to deliver care to the new standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards for Education and Training and the Future Nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses (NMC). The aim is to equip you with the skills and knowledge to face the challenges of nursing in the 21st century, with a focus on caring for people with learning disabilities.You will learn how to:• provide, lead and coordinate care that is compassionate and evidence-based• care for people with complex mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural care needs• care for people in healthcare settings including their own home, in the community and in hospital• help promote health, protect health and prevent ill health• empower people, communities and populations to take control of their own health decisions and behaviours• care for people of different ages, backgrounds, cultures and beliefs• care for people at the end of their life• work across health- and social care services • play a proactive role in multidisciplinary teams• think critically and apply your knowledge and skills• be emotionally intelligent and resilient, while managing your personal health and wellbeingPractice learningYou will spend a significant amount of time in practice where you will be appropriately supported and assessed. This will include learning to care for people in hospitals, in their own homes or within a community setting. As you will be working with people who require care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you can expect to work days, weekends, bank holidays and night shifts. You will not receive payment for your practice learning.Each year your course will divided into blocks:• Theory - this will include: induction, taught time, independent learning, assessment support and scheduled Personal Tutor meetings)• Practice - this will include preparation for practice weeks and placement learning)• Annual leave - these are set for the duration of the course and cannot be changed.SupportWe will provide a supportive learning environment to help you gain confidence as you develop your skills. You will learn using high-tech, innovative resources – including a fully equipped simulation centre – that help make your classes fun and engaging. In addition, you will have:• teaching staff who are highly committed and specialists in their subjects.• a personal tutor to guide you through your course as well as access to the University’s mentoring service.• regular personalised feedback on your progress in theory and practice components• access to a variety of practice placements, thanks to our many partnersKindly refer to our website for more information, and to learn which healthcare organisations we partner with.

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