Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Programme

Why choose University of Cumbria

• The University of Cumbria has a long history in educating nursing and healthcare professionals at a range of levels.
• We are the largest provider of health professionals in Cumbria and North Lancashire, with an expert team of lecturers committed to providing you with the best grounding for your career in health.
• We are aware of employer needs and committed to supporting them in developing this new and exciting workforce.
• Eligible, on successful completion of the programme, to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register to practice as a qualified nurse.
• Tutors carry out national and international research, are members of national advisory bodies and publish papers in their areas of expertise - which enhances students learning.
• There are opportunities for students to undertake research independently or alongside academic tutors.
• Students can take part in campaigns to implement positive changes in healthcare provision.
• Students will develop leadership skills and learn to manage a team to boost their career.

Areas of study

• Professional values
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Nursing practice and decision-making
• Leadership, management and team working

About nursing apprenticeships

The Nursing Higher Level Apprenticeship is ideal for Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Support Workers and other NHS support workers who want to become a registered nurse. All four fields of nursing are available; adult, child, mental health and learning disability.

Our primary goal is to see students become excellent registered nurses, who have a sound and current knowledge of issues and conditions affecting patients across a wide range of practice settings.

We support students closely throughout the apprenticeship meaning that on completion of the programme students step into a role as a registered nurse and can confidently make a difference to other people's lives when it matters.

We can also offer a shorted ‘top-up’ course for qualified Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners (dependent on qualification and experience). All four fields of nursing are available.

Modules

Part one

• Applied Biological Sciences for Health
• Professional Practice & Accountability
• Developing Evidence-Based Practice
• Introduction to Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Concepts of Health & Social Policy
• Introduction to Adult Nursing

Part two

• Pharmacology & Medicines Therapeutics

• Living with Long Term Conditions across the Lifespan

• Learning From the “Lived Experience”

• Communication and Relationship Management in a Therapeutic Context

• Primary Care & Community Practice

• Secondary & Tertiary Care

Part three

• Clinical Decision Making & Complex Care

• Contemporary Issues and Change Management in Professional Practice (dissertation)

• Public Health

• Leading and Managing Health & Social Care

• Consolidation of Adult Nursing Practice

   

Top-up

Modules undertaken and length of programme will depend on prior learning and supernumerary time available in practice

Required Employment Status

The minimum duration periods for an apprenticeship set in each Apprenticeship Standard is based on an apprentice working a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, this includes one day a week in University.

Employers Responsibilities

The employer must provide access to a Registered Nurse as a Practice Assessor. The employer must also meet the apprenticeship standards requirements which include regular (minimum three times a year) reviews of learner progress. If the employer is new to delivering the course, the employer may need to be validated and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council as suitable to be one of our Practice Learning Partners.

Placements

Apprentices can undertake some placements with their employing organisation. However, to ensure apprentices develop skills and experience they may have to undertake placements in variety of settings utilising a hub and spoke model.