BSc (Hons) - Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship
Are you passionate, caring and want to make a difference in the lives of others? If so, then our course is designed to give you the professional and academic qualifications you need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and excel as a registered nurse.
This degree will enable you to hit the ground running to work as an adult nurse in a variety of settings including hospitals, GP surgeries, hospices, nursing homes, the armed forces and many more.
Course Overview
The Nursing Higher Level Apprenticeship is ideal for Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Support Workers, and others with relevant experience in a healthcare setting who want to become a registered nurse. Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing are currently available.
Our primary goal is to see students become excellent registered nurses, who have a strong knowledge base and skill set and are able to work in a wide variety of practice settings offering the best care possible.
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 top up courses between 20 and 24 months for qualified Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners (dependent on qualification and experience). Top-up courses in Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing are currently available.
On this course you will...
- Develop skills that allow you to practice as a confident and competent nurse and enjoy a rewarding career in the area of nursing that excites you.
- Learn and work alongside other nursing professions and recognise the contribution of each other's expertise.
- Benefit from our friendly team with a wealth of collective experience to share with you and support you.
- Utilise modern facilities to enhance your clinical skill development and acquisition.
Location
Lancaster Campus
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