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Pre-registration Nursing
BN (Hons) Nursing (pre-registration) - Adult Nursing
BN (Hons) Nursing (pre-registration) - Mental Health Nursing
Glyndŵr University nursing graduates are highly sought after by healthcare providers.
Our degree courses are based on our Wrexham campus. You will gain the professional award of Registered Nurse (Adult) or Registered Nurse (Mental Health) as well as an honours degree of Bachelor of Nursing. The course will equip you to become a reflective practitioner, who is able to use the evidence base to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.
Key facts
- You will undertake the All Wales Manual Handling and Basic Life Support, which are of great value
- Placements are available in a wide range of locations and care settings to provide a broader experience
- The courses are supported by the use of clinical simulation within a specialist simulated environment equipped with up to date technology and medium fidelity mannequins
- You will undertake your studies on the main campus; so you will be able to mix socially with students from other disciplines and enjoy all university facilities
- You will be taught by experienced registered nurse teachers with additional specialist higher qualifications
- These courses are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- You will be eligible for a non means-tested bursary and payment of tuition fees
Career opportunities
Our graduates have an excellent record of gaining employment within the health sector as a result of obtaining this qualification. Following registration with the NMC, you will be eligible to undertake posts within the NHS as well as private and voluntary sectors as a Registered Nurses. It is the starting point for a wide variety of careers including both generalist and specialist posts.
Please note: we will no longer accept deferred entry for Nursing. If you do apply for deferred entry, you will be advised to reapply the following year.
Course content
Typical course content
Following successful completion of the Common Foundation programme you will be equipped with the core foundation skills of nursing required to allow progression on to the Adult Branch or Mental Health branch specialism.
Your studies culminate in the production of a dissertation that helps you to bring together all the learning you have gained during the course. The course will be organised over a 156-week period, which consists of 126 weeks of organised learning opportunities, so that the minimum of 2300 hours of theory and 2300 hours of practice are achieved.
BN (Hons) Nursing (pre-registration) - Adult Nursing
You will find yourself constantly challenged and stimulated by working in diverse clinical settings, developing care delivery and care management skills in looking after adults and older people requiring nursing care.
Alongside your clinical knowledge you will learn about health and social policy, change management, nursing research skills and quality and professional issues. You will continue to develop your academic knowledge in applied bioscience within the framework of the biopsychosocial model of health.
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Assessment
A wide variety of assessments are used including formal essays, poster presentations, exams, and enquiry-based learning. Students are also assessed in the clinical practice setting by means of a student portfolio. A dissertation will be a final part of your assessment.
Course duration
Full-time
Three years, divided between studying at the university and placements with the local health board.
Entry requirements and applying
In accordance with NMC requirements entrants to a programme of pre-registration nursing education shall be not less than 17 years and 6 months of age on the first day of the commencement of the programme (Standard 1- Age of Entry, Standard of Proficiency for pre-registration nursing education, NMC 2004).
You will normally require 300 UCAS points to be eligible for entry. If you have non-standard qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in a care-related area, an Access to HE qualification or a vocational based academic qualification, you will be considered on an individual basis. All suitable candidates are invited to Glyndŵr University for interview.
All offers are conditional upon obtaining the required points/grades plus a satisfactory outcome from a Criminal Records Bureau (Enhanced Disclosure) check. This is required because you may work with children or vulnerable adults during your studies. You must also gain health clearance from the Occupational Health Department. The admission team also reserve the right to request additional references where deemed appropriate. You will have a personal interview, which forms part of the selection process.
Applications received by 15th January will be considered, and if shortlisted, applicants will be interviewed in late February or early March. Applications will close on 16th January.
UCAS code: B700
General entry requirements
BN (Hons) Nursing (pre-registration) - Mental Health Nursing
You will gain excellent experience as you engage in clinical placements throughout the whole field of mental health nursing, developing your skills in therapeutic communication in both NHS and independent sectors. You will face great demands but will also experience great satisfaction as you help clients meet their challenges.
Alongside your clinical knowledge you will study social policy, law and ethics as it relates to the field of mental health care while continuing to grow as a developing practitioner with a critical appreciation of research.
Read more about simulation
Assessment
A wide variety of assessments are used including formal essays, poster presentations, exams, and enquiry-based learning. Students are also assessed in the clinical practice setting by means of a student portfolio. A dissertation will be a final part of your assessment.
Course duration
Full-time
Three years, divided between studying at the university and placements with the local health board.
Entry requirements and applying
In accordance with NMC requirements entrants to a programme of pre-registration nursing education shall be not less than 17 years and 6 months of age on the first day of the commencement of the programme (Standard 1- Age of Entry, Standard of Proficiency for pre-registration nursing education, NMC 2004).
You will normally require 300 UCAS points to be eligible for entry. If you have non-standard qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in a care-related area, an Access to HE qualification or a vocational based academic qualification, you will be considered on an individual basis. All suitable candidates are invited to Glyndŵr University for interview.
All offers are conditional upon obtaining the required points/grades plus a satisfactory outcome from a Criminal Records Bureau (Enhanced Disclosure) check. This is required because you may work with children or vulnerable adults during your studies. You must also gain health clearance from the Occupational Health Department. The admission team also reserve the right to request additional references where deemed appropriate. You will have a personal interview, which forms part of the selection process.
Applications received by 15th January will be considered, and if shortlisted, applicants will be interviewed in late February or early March. Applications will close on 16th January.
UCAS code: B700
General entry requirements
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