ObjectivesFor 2008 entry students, a repeat intake in the spring of 2009 for Adult Nursing students choosing the Advanced Diploma award has been established to give you greater flexibility in your choice of study. The entry requirements will be the same as for those students starting in the autumn term in 2008, you will follow the same course pattern as those students that start in the autumn term in 2008 and all elements of the course units will be the same.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements: Minimum of 7 GCSE’s (grades A-C) including Maths and English. Science recommended. Equivalent qualifications including key skills would be considered
Academic titleGraduate Diploma Adult Nursing
Course descriptionGraduate Diploma Adult Nursing
Programme
Year 1
* Lifespan development
* Practice Placement 1
* Individual health needs
* Practice Placement 2
* Personal Academic Development
* Preparation for Professional Practice (IP)
* Communication* (IP)
Year 2
* Public Health & Primary Health Care
* Practice Placement 1
* Specific Health Needs
* Practice Placement 2
* Portfolio 1
* Risk Assessment & Management (IP)
* Communication in Groups (IP)
Year 3
* Evaluating Complex Health Needs
* Practice Placement 1
* Portfolio 2