Specialist Practitioner Qualification (District Nursing) PgDip

Led by a team of highly skilled Specialist Practice Lecturers who have strong links with the wider nursing community, this NMC-approved programme will help give you the skills you need to be able to inspire and lead community teams with gravitas. <br/><br/>We strongly believe in the importance of working in partnership with people with lived experience. We collaborate with Experts by Experience and invite them into the classroom to share their story with authenticity. This helps you to reflect on your impact on patients and families as well as understand the landscape of health from the patient and carer’s perspective.<br/><br/><strong>Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?</strong><br/><br/>The SPQ District Nursing programme is designed to prepare registered you with the advanced knowledge, clinical proficiencies, critical thinking skills and professional behaviours required to meet the NMC standards of proficiency for community nursing specialist practice qualifications for District Nursing.<br/><br/>It emphasises the development of specialist expertise in community healthcare, equipping you with enhanced skills in leading autonomous practice. This will enable you to provide high-quality, individualised care that meets the holistic needs of diverse people and populations within community settings.<br/><br/>You will learn to be accountable and autonomous leaders of community nursing services, adept at working collaboratively with individuals, families and communities, within the context of the wider community interprofessional workforce. Skills in leading change will be fostered, providing the opportunity for you to plan and implement tangible service improvements within the context of district nursing.<br/><br/>You will benefit from an excellent standard of teaching provided by staff from the University and practice, in partnership with our NHS Trust partners. As well as this you will be taught by lecturers who have a wide expertise in the field. Our lecturers also maintain close links with practice, ensuring that the programme is up-to-date with modern practice.<br/><br/>We offer continuous support throughout the programme, and you will receive personal tutoring and benefit from a high level of research within the teaching team. Your personal tutor will help guide you through your studies, support you with your academic development and give advice when needed.<br/><br/>Highly regarded by students and practice partners for our teaching in this area, BNU has a strong reputation for its District nurse training. You will work with highly skilled academics, who have worked in the community – and spend time in practice yourself, consolidating and deepening your understanding and skills.<br/><br/><strong>What facilities can I use?</strong><br/><br/>We have a range of state-of-the-art facilities for you to access, including our Nursing Simulation Labs, multi-storey library and IT suites. You will be able to access our full range of support services, including the Learning Development Unit for skills and study support, the Careers and Employability Team, Student Finance Team, Accommodation and Counselling Services.