BSc (Hons) Nursing Apprenticeship
About the course
This programme is for staff currently employed in an appropriate health care setting and those interested should pursue the matter of support with their employer.
We offer Adult, Learning Disability and Mental Health Nursing pathways and Nurse Degree Apprentices can access the programme from a range of health care settings. Under the supervision of the Practice supervisor and Practice assessor, they will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care required by patients. The programme is suitable for those who work at or above the level of healthcare support worker in any area of nursing including but not exclusive to, acute hospital nursing, community nursing, cancer/hospice care, GP practices, nursing care homes and private health care nursing.
They will contribute to the provision of the highest quality care required by a range of individuals and develop the skills of providing evidence-based practice that ensures the health and welfare of their patients. Nurse Degree Apprentices combine full-time work with accompanying skills development programmes, designed by educationalists and employers within the health care sector. They allow the apprentice to gain theoretical knowledge and real, practical experience required for their future career.
Study
This course has two elements of assessment: that for the degree award and that for the apprenticeship award.
- The degree programme is made up of theory and practice-based modules of study, attended and assessed each trimester over a three-year period.
- The apprenticeship element involves maintaining a reflective journal, development of a portfolio of learning and within the final 3 months of the programme taking an ‘End Point Assessment’ with an external organisation.
Together these two elements will demonstrate that the student has met all occupational duties within the Degree Apprenticeship Registered Nurse standard and all NMC platforms for standards of proficiency, whilst attaining degree level of study.
Modules
Fundamental Nursing Skills
Link theoretical knowledge with fundamental nursing skills in a safe clinical simulation environment giving you a firm grounding in preparation for clinical practice.
Fundamentals of Professional Practice
Explore ethical, legal, and professional dimensions of nursing practice and use research skills as part of academic writing.
Practice 1
Get your first taste of working in a healthcare environment with the support of a practice supervisor and practice assessor. Participate in people’s care with support and guidance from others.
Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health
Explore how the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age impact on their health and life experiences.
Practice 2
Build on Practice 1 to become more confident and competent in participation in care with guidance and support from others.
Future prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, apprentices will be awarded an Honours Degree in Nursing and an Apprenticeship award. Once registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) they will be able to practice as a registered nurse in their chosen field of practice.
Entry requirements
112 Tariff Points from three A Levels (or appropriate Level 3 qualifications e.g. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma).
Apprentices should:
- Be currently employed in an appropriate health care setting and have the written support of their employer.
- Be flexible as there may be a requirement to work shifts.
- Possess GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above) or Functional Skills level 2 Literacy and Numeracy. If you have any other English and maths qualifications please contact us.
- Be able to provide evidence of study within the previous three years.
- Have access to an approved mentor for the duration of the programme.
Those interested in this course should discuss the matter first with their employer and then apply by filling in the Apprenticeship application form.
On receipt of the application form and employer's support form, applications will be shortlisted and successful candidates invited to attend a values based interview conducted by clinical and University staff.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the below downloadable forms.
Please email them to fhs.admiss@hull.ac.ukhull.ac.uk.
For more information, please contact us and we will be happy to support.
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