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CNO 002 Discovering a Nursing Career in General Practice Level 6 HCPD6110
You're passionate about caring for others and interested in working within the local community. Starting – or continuing – your career in primary care is at the heart of this. Our new module aims to provide prospective candidates from nursing associate backgrounds an overview and insight into working within a general practice/primary care setting, developing the foundation of skills and enhancing knowledge impacting the delivery of local care.
Start dates - 21/09/26 & 18/01/27
Supported by highly experienced academics from within the field of general practice nursing, this module will provide the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the primary care/general practice setting and how this differs from, but is essential to, secondary and tertiary care settings and provision.
Learning and teaching will be facilitated online via our innovative virtual learning environment, underpinned by the contemporary evidence base and utilising a variety of resources.
Distance learning ensures that your learning is flexible and can be undertaken at a time and place that suits you.
On this course you will...
Enjoy teaching delivered by our small, friendly academic team with a wealth of collective experience to share with you and support you.
Develop knowledge and a wider understanding of nursing within the primary care/general practice setting.
Learn and study alongside nursing colleagues who are at different stages of their careers, recognising the contribution that their skills and experience bring.
Benefit from learning online, which supports you in balancing your work and home life by facilitating access to learning and teaching at a time that suits you.
The module will provide you with an overview of nursing within the primary care/general practice environment. The content will support you to develop knowledge and understanding of the function and delivery of services within primary care, communication across diverse communities and discuss the activities undertaken within this setting.
Modules
CNO 002 Discovering a Nursing Career in General Practice
Teaching & Assessment
How you will learn
A variety of teaching and learning methods have been designed to match the learning outcomes for the level of module you choose to study.
How you will be assessed
Assessment for this module will be dependent on the level of study chosen but could include written coursework/essays, etc.
Overview
Candidates from Nursing or Nursing Associate pathways who are currently working toward registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and/or Candidates who are currently registered as Nurses or Nursing Associates with the Nursing and Midwifery Council are eligible to apply.
Fees & Funding
Tuition Fees
UK Tuition fees
HEE Funded Module
International Tuition fees
The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.
Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.
Funding
Fully funded by Health Education England for students residing in England
More Information
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000..
There are no course-specific additional costs for students living in England.
Stationery, printing and digital storage
Approximately £30 to £40 per year
Required · Per year · Stationery
You should budget for stationery and consumables for personal use. These may include notebooks, pens and pencils, digital storage devices, printing and photocopying. The amount you spend will depend on your study preferences.
Books and journals
Approximately £50 to £300 over the course of your studies
Optional · Throughout the course · Books and journals
Most core textbooks and journals are available through the University library. You may choose to purchase personal copies of books or other resources used to support your studies.
Some courses recommend particular books or provide an estimated annual budget for purchasing personal copies. Search for your course below for details.
Technology requirements
Cost depends on the equipment and internet service you choose
Required · Throughout the course · Digital learning and IT
You will need regular access to a laptop or computer capable of accessing the internet and running software such as a word processor and Microsoft Teams. Microsoft 365 is provided as part of your studies. You will also need a reliable internet connection. The amount you spend will depend on the equipment and internet service you choose.
Online learning at the University of Cumbria is an interactive experience that makes use of a range of technologies and media types to provide a rich learning environment.
An Open Day is your opportunity to explore one of 5 campuses, meet your lecturers, and find out how the University of Cumbria could become your new home.
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