PG Dip Community Specialist Practitioner - District Nursing

Leeds Beckett University

Build on your expertise as a qualified nurse. You’ll specialise as a district nurse on this practical course. If you’re a registered adult nurse, this qualification will enable you to specialise as a district nurse. You'll be able to record the qualifications of specialist practitioner in district nursing and independent and supplementary prescriber with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC).As part of this course, you’ll:Prepare to use your discretion and judgement to make high-level clinical decisions in the management and provision of quality careLearn how to apply your knowledge and practical experience in-line with the NMC's core standards for safe and effective specialist practice. This will include clinical practice, care and programme management, clinical practice leadership and clinical practice development Complete clinical placements that will develop your practice as an effective district nurseBuild a network of contacts as you work through your placementsWorking with the MINT initiative Leeds Beckett is proud to be working with the Men into Nursing Together initiative. MINT is a national support network of nurses, student nurses, support workers and healthcare assistants who aim to encourage more men into the profession. For more information on this project, visit the MINT Twitter page.Your learning experienceWe have a long history of providing postgraduate courses in health and social care. You’ll consider district nursing practice in significant depth, whilst also focusing on your personal development and academic progression. Enhance your skillsetYou'll develop skills useful in your working environment, including:CritiqueAnalysisReasoningCommunicationTeam workingTime managementPrioritising

Health and Community Studies