BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (top-up) - University of Winchester

BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (top-up)Undergraduate

Why study at Winchester?There are many reasons to study at the Universityof Winchester – but the one to consider mostis that you will become part of a safe andsupportive community.The University is located within walking distanceof the city centre of Winchester, which is only onehour away from London by train. The campus islocated in a beautiful wooded setting overlookingthe South Downs.Our graduates have a strong track record offinding employment after leaving the University.There is a dedicated Careers Service to provideadvice and help you research career pathways andemployers. They also organise recruitment fairsand workshops on how to write CVs and performwell at interview.We have excellent facilities for learning andteaching that are continually being updated toenhance the student experience. There is a vibrantStudent Union, excellent sports facilities, amodern library and IT facilities across the campus.At the University of Winchester we aim to providecampus or University Managed Accommodationto all first year full-time undergraduates who holdWinchester as their firm choice. In addition, wealso endeavour to provide students from non-EUcountries and students with disabilities a roomon campus, not just for their first year, but for theduration of their course.The culture of the University is informal and theemphasis is on you unlocking your potential,developing a clear sense of direction andbecoming the best you can be in your chosencareer.2 www.winchester.ac.uk

BSc (Hons) NursingStudies (top-up)fact fileThe BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (topup)academic online programme hasbeen prepared in response to changesoccurring within nurse education. BySeptember 2013, there will only bedegree level pre-registration nursingprogrammes offered in the UnitedKingdom.This programme will allow existing nurseswho hold an RGN qualification, Diplomaor Diploma with Advanced Studies, theopportunity to develop their criticalthinking skills in the increasingly diverseand complex climate of health caredelivery. This programme is a proactiveresponse to changes occurring withinnurse education. There is a demand forhigher-qualified nurses and greater supportin workforce planning for continuingprofessional education and training ofnurses to take on higher, more demandingroles.This programme has been designed asa distance learning programme and willallow students to work at their own paceand within time frames that suit them.Distance learning has the added appeal formanagers who cannot release nursing stafffrom busy clinical areas.Students will receive an inductionprogramme at the beginning of thecourse which will include an introductionto staff, e-portfolio and University ofWinchester Learning Network training,and an introduction to the libraryfacilities. Further support is offeredduring the programme by Skype oneto-onetutorials, email and telephoneconversations and use of YouTube forinstant advice and help.The programme focuses on long termconditions and support and care of theolder patient which take into account thechanging demographic trends of an agingpopulation.Programme ContentThe course can be studied over amaximum of three years. The modules arestudied at University level 6 which is thefinal year of an undergraduate honoursdegree and students need to gain 60 or120 credits at this level, depending on thestudents entry profile.There are two compulsory moduleswhich students have to complete and fiveoptional modules.Entry Requirements: All entrants willneed to be registered with the Nursingand Midwifery Council (NMC) andcurrently working in practice in theUK. Applicants should hold a Diplomaor a Diploma with Advanced Studiesin Nursing or APEL equivalent, GCSEEnglish and Maths at Grade C or aboveand be computer literate with internetaccess. Applicants will be selectedfollowing an interview.Duration: 3 years maximum part timeProgramme Leader: Nick PurkisTelephone: 01962 827494Email: Nick.Purkis@winchester.ac.ukIf English is not your first language:IELTS 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 600(paper-based) or 250 (computer-based)or equivalent.Start dates: September, JanuaryApplication process: Direct EntryApplication Formwww.winchester.ac.uk1

BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (top-up)modulesCore modules:Leadership and Management(20 credits)Enquiring into Health Care Practice(40 credits)Optional modules:Long Term Conditions(20 credits)End of Life Care(20 credits)Care of the Older Patient(20 credits)Dementia Care Management(20 credits)Evidence Based Practice(20 credits)Evidence Based Practice allows thestudent to expand their understandingof the need to deliver care based on thebest available evidence in line with theNurses Code of conduct (NMC 2010)and to develop their research skills inpreparation for Enquiring into HealthCare Practice.Core modules include Leadership andManagement to enable students to explorerelevant theory and to consider their ownleadership style in order to lead practice.Enquiring into Health Care Practice is asecondary piece of research on a subject ofthe students’ choice.Optional modules enable students to focuson studies relevant to their practice area.Long Term Conditions explore frameworksfor caring for patients with long termconditions engaging students with currenttheories and debates. Students can alsostudy End of Life Care in a module duringwhich they will critically evaluate end of lifecare management strategies. Care of theOlder Person engages students with care ofthe older person within a health and socialcare perspective. The Dementia module willengage students with current health andsocial care debates.Evidence Based Practice allows the studentto expand their understanding of the needto deliver care based on the best availableevidence in line with the Nurses Code ofConduct (NMC 2010) and to develop theirresearch skills in preparation for Enquiringinto Health Care Practice.AssessmentAssessments may include academicassignments and on-line presentations,annotated literature searches andassignments using multi-media. Enquiringinto Health Care Practice is a 12,000 wordpiece of secondary research on a subjectof your choice.Teaching TeamNick Purkis: has worked as a nursewithin the National Health Service for 20years in a variety of specialisms includingNeuro-rehabilitation. He has experience incurriculum design, assessment and studentlearning styles. Nick has completed anMA in Online Distance Education and iscurrently completing an EdD in onlinelearning. He has experience of workingwith and supervising online and distancelearners.2 www.winchester.ac.uk

BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (top-up)Carol Gabb: has worked in the NHSand independent healthcare sectorboth clinically and as an educationalistsupporting a variety of specialist areasincluding trauma and orthopaedics. Carolis an experienced teacher who worksin both classroom and clinical areas tosupport individuals develop and providea quality service. Until recently Carolmaintained clinical practice in generalsurgery and high dependency care andis now a case worker for service and exservicepersonnel and their families.“It is an excellent course with practical and achievable measurable work-relatedoutcomes. The other important and significant point is that the course is flexible enoughto allow one to work while studying. Without hesitation I would recommend this courseto anyone who wishes to pursue it. Like any other areas of study, things can sometimesfeel hard and daunting at the start but given the excellent guidance from the lecturers, thecourse is not only doable, but also enjoyable to do.”Audrey Torokwa - began part-time in Jan 2012Dr. Colin Goble: has been involved in healthand social care and related Higher Educationfor over 20 years, initially in practice as aRegistered Nurse for People with LearningDisabilities working in residential and respitecare service. His Higher Education experienceincludes working at the Universities ofPortsmouth, Greenwich, Chichester andWinchester, contributing mainly to nursing,and health and social care programmes fromFoundation Degree through to Masters Leveland PhD supervision.Contact UsProgramme Leader: Nick PurkisTelephone: +44 (0) 1962 827494Email: Nick.Purkis@winchester.ac.ukwww.winchester.ac.uk3

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Explore the Winchester experienceOpen Days are a great way to find out moreabout the course that you are interested in. It isalso an opportunity to explore the campus andmeet tutors and current students to discoverwhat studying at Winchester is all about.To find out when the next Open Day is visitwww.winchester.ac.uk/opendays or contact theStudent Recruitment team.If you miss any of the Open Days or areunavailable to attend – you can arrange aCampus Tour instead by contacting the StudentRecruitment team.Student RecruitmentTelephone: +44 (0) 1962 827089Email: opendays@winchester.ac.ukAt the event, academics from all of ourprogrammes will be around campus givingsessions about your subject of interest. Eachof the sessions will include an overview of thecourse, entry requirements, the applicationprocess and an opportunity to ask any questionsyou might have.Student Union representatives will also beavailable so you can find out more aboutWinchester’s sports clubs, societies andcommunity involvement.As part of the campus tour you will see the hallsof residence and the West Downs Student Villageand find out more about living in Winchester.You will also be told about the student supportservices and scholarships and bursaries that areon offer.

Finding out more...Course Enquiries and ApplicationsTelephone: +44 (0)1962 827234Email: course.enquiries@winchester.ac.ukThe University of WinchesterWinchesterHampshire S022 4NRwww.winchester.ac.uk03660/3/13a large print version of thisbooklet is available on request