Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018) Apprenticeship
About the course
Registered Nurses work in the NHS, the independent and voluntary sector in a variety of healthcare settings including a hospital, someone’s home, in the community, social care or in public health. A registered nurse interacts with a variety of service users, families and carers, and with an extensive range of health and care professionals and other agencies including social services, police, probation, prisons, housing, education, language interpreters and third sector agencies. They work with, support and facilitate the learning of a range of individuals from other health and care professions. Nurses usually work various shift patterns which enable care to be provided 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days of the year. Registered nurses are a key part of the multidisciplinary teams that meet the integrated health and care needs of patients and service users.
The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and is designed to ensure apprentices leave the programme as skilled, effective, safe nurses who deliver high quality care. At the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ there are three fields of registered nurse degree apprenticeships available. These are:
- Adult Nursing
- Children and Young Peoples Nursing (CYP)
- Mental health Nursing
Support
Each Apprentice will be supported by a named apprenticeship coordinator. These are members of the course academic team who provide personal support specifically for apprentices, in a similar role to a personal tutor. In addition to their personal tutor role, apprenticeship coordinators facilitate the 12 weekly tripartite meetings. They are also the apprentices’ first port of call if they have any queries. Apprenticeship coordinators help apprentices to establish specific learning outcomes and support them to link theory to practice. Apprenticeship coordinators work closely with the clinical staff who are undertaking clinical support and assessment of apprentice.
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Qualifications
Upon completion of the programme, all successful graduates are awarded the following qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult, CYP or Mental Health)
- Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship
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Units of study
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry requirements
- Five GCSEs at grade 4 (or grade C if taken before 2016) including English language or English literature and mathematics (or equivalent)
- Completion of a foundation degree leading to registration as a nursing associate
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- Completion of a registered nursing programme if applying for a second registration
Applicants to this shortened programme are required to provide their PIN and evidence of registration on the NMC register at the application stage. These are reviewed against the NMC register to ensure registration is live and there are no concerns relating to their registration
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- Completion of a foundation degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent, which includes assessed practice and a minimum of 1100hrs practice based learning
Five GCSEs at grade 4 (or grade C if taken before 2016) including English language or English literature and mathematics (or equivalent), plus one of the following:
- 112 points with at least 96 points from 3 A levels or BTEC level 3 QCF qualifications and other qualifications in the UCAS tariff. AS levels and General Studies A level do not count towards this score.
- Access to HE Diploma - a QAA recognised Access to HE course in health studies, health science, nursing or another science-based course: 15 credits at Level 2 and 45 at level 3 of which at least 12 credits should be graded at distinction level and at least 12 credits at merit.
- Diploma in Higher Education or BSc degree
- IELTS Grade 7.0 overall and 7.0 in each area where English is a second language.
- Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, Scottish Advanced Highers or International Baccalaureate
Additional entry requirements for all Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeships:
- Applicants will currently, or on enrolment, be employed in a healthcare role for the duration of the course, ideally for a minimum of 30hrs a week.
- Applicants are interviewed jointly by the employer and the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to ensure they clearly demonstrate the required attributes to undertake this programme of study before being offered a place.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check by the employer prior to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ registration.
- Occupational health screening by the employer to assess the apprentices fitness to join the apprenticeship course.
Please note: NVQ Level 3 is not accepted for any of our professional healthcare courses.
Fees:
Levy-paying organisations will pay £26,000 through apprenticeship levy. Individual price may be reduced as a result of the initial assessment and recognised prior learning, and adjusted price is subject to a confirmation. As a business of any size, you can also use the to apply for funding from large businesses that want to fund 100% of your apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
