This is a three year full-time programme of 45 weeks each year, leading to registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council at the end of year 3. A non means- tested bursary is provided.
At each stage, modules focus upon personal learning, professional learning and practice learning. 50% of the learning takes place in practice settings where mentors and the clinical team provide support. Students undertake the programme on a full-time basis but there is a 'family friendly' route available. Family friendly route ensures students' annual leave is planned around school holiday times.
Adult nurses work with adults with diverse health conditions, both chronic and acute.
This course will enable you to become a confident and capable nurse who is equipped to practise effectively in constantly changing hospital and community-based environments. You will learn to juggle numerous priorities and develop your interpersonal skills to improve the quality of patients' lives.
Stage 1
The common foundation programme enables you to study human sciences, e.g. life sciences and health, and how they relate to nursing. You will learn how to carry out core and essential clinical nursing skills and to communicate effectively with others in the context of providing nursing care. Person-centred, professional and ethical practice is emphasised and the changing role of the nurse in response to the demands of the health services and research evidence is also addressed. Two placement periods that amount to 25 weeks are devoted to learning in a children's nursing setting under the supervision of named mentors. An opportunity to learn with students from medicine and allied health professions to promote understanding of the range of roles in health care is also provided.
Stage 2
You will continue to actively engage with clinical nursing practice during two placements within your chosen field. Modules covered in this stage are:
(Graduate entry students only)
Stage 3
Stage 3 further develops your nursing knowledge and clinical nursing skills. Two placement periods are focused upon enabling you to demonstrate your progression towards, and achievement of, the Nursing and Midwifery Council's requirements for registration. Modules covered in this stage are:
Normally students undertake the programme on a full time basis but there is a family friendly and a part time route available.
SQA Higher: CC at Higher Grade, preferably English and a science subject plus 5 Standard Grade passes at Grade 3 or above to include English, Maths and a science subject if not higher.
GCE A Level: CD at A Level, preferably English and a science plus 5 GCSEs passes at Grade C or above to include English, Maths and a science subject if not at A Level.
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: C1C1 at higher Level, preferably English and a science subject plus 5 Ordinary Level passes at Grade C to include English, Maths and a science subject if not at Higher Level.
Alternative Qualifications: Entry to Stage 1 may be possible if you have completed the Access to Nursing or the Health and Social Care Higher course at partner FE colleges.
Advanced Entry: Entry to Stage 2 may be possible with a NES-approved HNC in Health Care completed at a partner FE college.
Additional Information: If your qualifications are not in the required subject areas, ask about the Selection Plus Strategy. If you have a first degree which is relevant to nursing, you may be eligible for advanced entry.
Interview: Applicants will be invited to attend a selection event. This will take the form of a tour of the facilities, an opportunity to meet academics and practitioners and an interview. The selection process will provide candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to study at degree level.
Special Requirements: Acceptance to all nursing and midwifery courses is subject to a health screening and a satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced disclosure).
* All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.
Placement
During this course you will have practice placements in a variety of settings throughout Grampian, and may include Moray, Inverness, Orkney and Shetland. These placements will include non-NHS health care settings as well as those in NHS and community sectors.
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Study Abroad
Our third year student nurses have an opportunity to apply for a three-month European Exchange with one of the School's European Partners in Belgium, Finland, Norway or Spain.
Professional Accreditation
Graduates are eligible to register as an Adult Nurse on the Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional Register.
Funding is provided by a non means-tested Nursing and Midwifery Student Bursary Scheme. Students should apply to SAAS for this. You can find more information on the Finance pages of the website.
All applicants to Robert Gordon University must apply online at www.ucas.com/apply. It is important that you keep track of your application process using the UCAS website, as it will update you on whether you have been offered a place from the University. It is also where you should respond to offers and receive confirmation of your place within your chosen course, rather than contacting the institution in the first instance.
On successful completion of the programme and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, newly registered nurses have historically found employment within a short period of time. Adult nurses work within and outwith the NHS, delivering and leading services for people from the age of 16 years upwards who are experiencing acute or long-term illnesses, conditions or injuries.
