• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Nursing is one of the most rewarding careers to enter and on qualification registered nurses are employed in a variety of settings. Learning disability nurses work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, some of whom will be facing the most challenging life events. As a learning disability nurse you will deliver care to a range of adults and children with learning disabilities, while also gaining a broader awareness of the needs of all client groups and meeting the challenges of a changing healthcare environment. With access to practice learning placements, this Masters degree provides the opportunity for graduates to enter the nursing profession. It will enable you to register as a qualified learning disability nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), having developed the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to help plan, coordinate and deliver care in a safe, compassionate and effective way.

What will I study?

This two-year Masters degree is delivered in a supportive learning environment. You will have the opportunity to achieve nursing proficiencies, aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s standards of proficiency, which represent the skills, knowledge and attributes that learning disability nurses must demonstrate.

In Year 1 you will focus on professionalism, communication, personal resilience and emotional intelligence. You will discover the principles of person-centred care, focus on the promotion of health and wellbeing, and engage in simulated education and practice placements where you will be supported by practice supervisors and assessors. You will also examine research methodologies and enhance your skills and understanding in evidence-based care.

Year 2 enhances your core and field-specific competencies in person-centred care. There will be a focus on leadership and management, evaluating care and working in teams, as well as disciplines such as pharmacology and medication management. You will also be introduced to the principles of organisational change and public policy and the development of political awareness. You will undertake further practice placements where you will confirm your achievement of nursing proficiencies in preparation for professional registration.

Career Prospects

What are my career prospects?

Learning disability nurses work to ensure that the wider health and social needs of individuals with learning disabilities are met across the lifespan. Working alongside individuals and those close to them, they promote and maintain physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing. They also support individuals and groups of people with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible. This may include the teaching of skills which are required to support everyday living, access to employment, promoting good health and wellbeing, as well as supporting and managing more complex health-related needs.

Following registration as a learning disability nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, you can pursue a career in settings including residential homes, supported living accommodation, assessment and treatment units, and specialist learning disabilities teams in the community. Increasingly, qualified learning disabilities nurses are acquiring posts within mainstream services as health facilitators and specialist advisors to support people with learning disabilities.

This course will also prove useful in the areas of leadership, management and consultancy, as well as education and research. There are significant opportunities for further professional development and specialism.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ Nursing

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Students are required to have completed a 4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised university with a minimum average grade of 75% overall. 70% may be considered from ‘Project 211’ Universities.

课程信息

学制：全日制(2 年)

学费：

开学时间：2022十月

申请截止日期：

留学地点：Edge Hill UniversitySt Helens Road,Ormskirk,Lancashire,L39 4QP, England