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School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice
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Rebecca Baird Staff Nurse & RGU Graduate, awarded the Dr Andrew McKie Award for Mental Health Nursing
As the main provider of nursing, midwifery and paramedic education in the North East of Scotland, we have a strong reputation and commitment for producing skilled, compassionate and professional graduates.
www.rgu.ac.uk/nursing
Our ongoing collaboration with our NHS and independent sector partners, service users and carers ensures that the delivery of education is contemporary, evidence-based and meets the needs of the health and social care services. We have strong links with our partners including the private sector, covering both hospital and community settings. This strong partnership also allows us to offer a diverse range of highquality placements, whichever field or discipline of practice you decide to study. Our course portfolio has a strong focus on linking theory to practice with 50% of your time spent on practice placements giving you exposure to the 24/7 nature of nursing, midwifery and paramedic practice, a requirement of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Health and Care Professions Council. These will take place across a breadth of health and social care settings and in a range of geographical locations, giving you urban, remote and rural practice experience. Whilst on campus your learning experience will be enhanced through our newly refurbished state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Centre which allows you to practice your skills in a realistic but safe environment on simulated and real volunteer patients. The Centre contains hospital ward areas, a high dependency unit, a children’s room and a home setting. You may also be exposed to real life simulated emergency scenarios so you can practice and reflect on your response with support from our dedicated staff. Another important focus of all our courses is the opportunity to learn alongside students from other health professions including physiotherapy, social work, radiography, medicine and occupational therapy. The interprofessional learning is designed to facilitate learning about other professions and the exploration of team working within health and social care. This means that you’ll be wellprepared for this kind of team work when you are out on placement and full-time in the workforce.
The wide range of education and development opportunities provided by our School combines challenge with the reward of doing something truly worthwhile with your career. Our education programmes are innovative in their approach, with a strong emphasis on practice-based learning, allowing you to apply your new knowledge to your own area of practice, interest or area of career ambition.
This is an exciting time for the development of nursing, midwifery and paramedic practice. We’re currently experiencing some radical changes in the delivery of health and social care and, as a result, the level of knowledge and skills required by nurses, midwives, paramedics and allied health professionals has never been greater.
www.rgu.ac.uk/bachelor-hons-nursing-adult
BSc (Hons) | UCAS Code: B743 | 4 Years
This course follows the structure of the BSc Nursing (Adult) course, with the addition of a 4th Year at Honours level.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS * SQA Higher: BBBC (to include English (p135). English, Maths & a Science subject required at National 5 C) GCE A Level: BCC (to include English (p135). English, Maths & a Science subject required at GCSE 5)
Irish Leaving Certificate:
H2H3H3H3 (to include English (p135). English, Maths & a Science subject required at O3) IB Diploma: 27 (to include Higher Level English (p135). English, Maths and a Science subject required at Standard Level grade 4) HND: Relevant HND in a related subject e.g. Care and Administrative Practice, Social Care, Applied Science, Social Sciences plus relevant Higher(s)
Alternative Qualifications:
NC Level 6 plus 2 Highers to include English (p135) at required grade SVQs/NVQs (Level 3 and above) accepted in combination with other qualifications QQI/FETAC Level 5 at required grade and in relevant subject area accepted in combination with other qualifications Interview: All applicants will be subject to personal statement screening and may be invited to a selection interview. *Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. WHY STUDY THIS COURSE AT RGU?
■ In Year 1 and 2 your learning will be generic to all nursing fields so you’re confident in providing essential care to everyone regardless of their age or ailment ■ You will undertake practice learning experiences from Year 1 giving you valuable work experience, exposing you to care opportunities of people across the lifespan, prior to focusing on care delivered to adult patients. 50% of your time will be spent on placement, with the other 50% reflecting on practice and building your academic theory ■ There are opportunities to have an overseas experience in Year 2 and 3, whether a placement abroad, an exchange visit or attending an overseas conference ■ A key feature of Year 4 is your dissertation. This level of study will prepare you for further postgraduate study and help you develop a research career in nursing ■ Upon graduation you are eligible to register with the
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a registered
Adult Nurse. This course is an NMC approved programme.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
YEAR 1 Exploring Health, Nursing Care – Application, Sciences, Fundamentals of Nursing Practice. YEAR 2 Promoting Health, Nursing Care - Decision Making, Sciences, Developing Nursing Practice. YEAR 3 Society, Health and Wellbeing in Adult Nursing, Contemporary Sciences and Humanities in Adult Nursing, Leading in Adult Nursing, Developing Proficient Nursing Practice. YEAR 4 Contemporary Unscheduled Care, Dissertation, Integrated Health and Social Care, Consolidating Nursing Practice.
WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY
Graduation Story: Caitlin Swan
CAREER PROSPECTS
Adult Nurses work in a variety of settings including; community nursing, acute adult nursing, specialist nursing, school nursing or occupational health nursing. The course also provides an excellent foundation for future academic study and the development of more specialist nursing knowledge and skills for clinical, managerial and/or research roles.
www.rgu.ac.uk/paramedic
WHY STUDY THIS COURSE AT RGU?
■ Developed in response to an increase in learning and training requirements for Paramedics, this course is delivered in collaboration with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) ensuring you learn the necessary skills that are in demand now and in the future ■ Practice learning experiences equate to 50% of the course and will be located over Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles regions. Your placement will comprise of an equal balance between ambulance settings, where you will be linked to one area for the full duration of the course, and a variety of non-ambulance health and social care settings ■ With practice learning experiences in urban, remote and rural contexts you will develop an increased skill set and gain exposure to a wide variety of responsibilities undertaken by a Paramedic ■ Your learning experience will be enhanced through clinical simulation in our purpose built Clinical Skills Centre where you can develop your skills and confidence in a safe environment using real-life high-fidelity simulators ■ On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the Health and Care
Professions Council (HCPC) as a Paramedic.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
YEAR 1 Foundations of Paramedic Science, Foundations of the Professional Paramedic, Foundations of Public Health in Paramedic Practice, Foundations of Paramedic Practice. YEAR 2 Developing Paramedic Science, Developing Proficient Paramedic Practice, Developing the Professional Paramedic, Developing Concepts of Public Health in Paramedic Practice. YEAR 3 Applied Paramedic Science, The Autonomous Professional Paramedic, Independent Paramedic Practice, Leading Evidence-based Practice.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Student Experience: Laura Green
BSc | UCAS Code: B950 | 3 Years
As a Paramedic you will play an integral part in the National Health Service. Not only will you deliver front-line emergency care on road ambulances, you’ll also work in a number of advanced practice areas such as primary and critical care.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS * SQA Higher: CCC (Higher English & a Science subject are recommended. English, Maths & a Science subject required at National 5 C) GCE A Level: CC (A Level English & a Science subject are recommended. English, Maths & a Science subject required at GCSE 5) Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H4H4 (Higher English & a Science subject are recommended. English, Maths & a Science subject required at O3) IB Diploma: 24 (Higher Level English & a Science subject are recommended. English, Maths & a Science subject required at Standard Level grade 3) HNC/HND: HNC/HND in a related subject e.g. Care and Administrative Practice, Social Care, Applied Science, DipHE Wellbeing and Enablement (RGU)
Alternative Qualifications:
Non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis Interview: All applicants will be subject to personal statement screening and may be invited to a selection interview. *Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.
CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates with HCPC registration will be able to apply directly to the Scottish Ambulance Service for employment.
www.rgu.ac.uk/bachelor-of-midwifery
BSc/MSc | UCAS Code: B720 | 3 Years
We will prepare you to work autonomously, in partnership with women, their families and the multidisciplinary healthcare team, to provide safe and effective maternity care.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS * SQA Higher: BBBC (English & a Science subject. Biology, Human Biology or Psychology is recommended. Maths required at National 5 C) GCE A Level: BCC (English & a Science subject. Biology, Human Biology or Psychology is recommended. Maths required at GCSE 5) Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H3H3H3 (English & a Science subject. Biology, Human Biology or Psychology is recommended. Maths required at O3) IB Diploma: 27 (Higher Level English & a Science subject. Biology is recommended. Maths required at Standard Level grade 4) HNC/HND: HNC/HND in a related subject e.g. Care and Administrative Practice, Social Care, Applied Science, Social Sciences plus relevant Higher(s) Alternative Qualifications: NC Level 6 plus 2 Highers in Science and English at required grade SVQs/NVQs (Level 3 and above) accepted in combination with other qualifications QQI/FETAC Level 5 accepted in combination with other qualifications Interview: Applicants will be invited to a selection interview on a specified date
If you already have a first degree you may wish to consider our MSc route
*Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.
*subject to validation
WHY STUDY THIS COURSE AT RGU?
■ Ranked 1st in Scotland for course satisfaction in midwifery (National Student Survey 2020) ■ There is a strong focus on linking theory to clinical practice with 50% of the course delivered in placement settings and the other 50% supplying you with academic theory within the university. Placements include urban, remote and rural areas allowing you to achieve all required learning across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care settings ■ Your learning will be supported by clinical simulation in our purpose-built Clinical Skills Centre, where you’ll develop your abilities and grow in confidence in a safe environment before going out on placement ■ Our close links with employers and professional bodies ensure that you will graduate confident and competent to work across maternity care settings ■ Graduates are eligible to register with the Nursing and
Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Midwife. The course is also accredited by UNICEF Baby Friendly.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
YEAR 1 Universal Care for all Women and Newborn Infants, The Professional Midwife, Additional Care for Women and Newborn Infants with Complications, Introduction to Midwifery Practice. YEAR 2 Universal Care for all Women and Newborn Infants, The Professional Midwife, Additional Care for Women and Newborn Infants with Complications, Family-Centred Midwifery Practice. YEAR 3 Universal Care for all Women and Newborn Infants, The Professional Midwife, Additional Care for Women and Newborn Infants with Complications, Towards Proficient Midwifery Practice.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Student Experience: Emma Student Experience: Marie
CAREER PROSPECTS You will be the lead professional for the care and support of women and their families during pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period. They work across communities, hospitals and stand-alone maternity units and birth centres. Midwifery careers may develop in practice, education, research, management, leadership, and policy settings.
Joel Fee BN Nursing (Adult) Student
With three fields of practice available within our Nursing Programme you can select which field best fits with your career aspirations. Specialise in Adult, Children and Young People or Mental Health Nursing. Each course will prepare you for playing a key role in partnership-working, caring and supporting individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent ill-health, and enable people to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. You will be equipped to work as part of collaborative multi-agency teams, in a range of healthcare settings.
WHY STUDY NURSING AT RGU?
■ Upon completion of your chosen course you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and
Midwifery Council (NMC) as a registered nurse within your chosen field, which will allow you to work throughout the UK as a registrant ■ Learning alongside peers, from all fields of nursing,
Years 1 and 2 of the Nursing Programme will equip students with the necessary breadth of understanding and skills to meet the needs of individuals across the lifespan and in a range of settings ■ You will undertake practice learning experiences from Year 1 giving you valuable work experience across a range of urban, remote and rural clinical settings in the North of Scotland and the Islands. Our courses comprise of an equal balance of theoretical and practice-based learning, ensuring a varied and challenging range of learning opportunities ■ In Years 2 and 3 there are opportunities to go overseas. These experiences include; practice learning, exchange visits and conferences.
This is a perfect opportunity to experience healthcare provision and education in a different country and meet other students ■ Your learning will be enhanced through clinical simulation where you will experience a range of real-life clinical situations in a realistic and safe environment working closely with practitioners, patient volunteers and educators ■ Our local and national links with practitioners and leaders in health and social care ensures our courses are contemporary, evidence-based and meet the needs of service users.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
YEAR 1 Exploring Health, Nursing Care – Application, Sciences, Fundamentals of Nursing Practice. YEAR 2 Promoting Health, Nursing Care - Decision Making, Sciences, Developing Nursing Practice. YEAR 3 - ADULT NURSING Society, Health and Wellbeing in Adult Nursing, Contemporary Sciences and Humanities in Adult Nursing, Leading in Adult Nursing, Proficient Nursing Practice. YEAR 3 - CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE NURSING Society, Health and Wellbeing in Children and Young Peoples Nursing, Contemporary Sciences and Humanities in Children and Young Peoples Nursing, Leading in Children and Young People’s Nursing, Proficient Nursing Practice. YEAR 3 - MENTAL HEALTH NURSING Society, Health and Wellbeing in Mental Health Practice, Contemporary Sciences for Mental Health Practice, Applied Mental Health Practice, Proficient Nursing Practice. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS * SQA Higher: CCC (Higher English & a Science subject recommended. English, Maths & a Science subject required at National 5 C) GCE A Level: CC (A Level English & a Science subject recommended. English, Maths & a Science subject required at GCSE 5) Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H4H4 (Higher English & a Science subject recommended. English, Maths & a Science subject required at O3) IB Diploma: 24 (Higher Level English & a Science subject recommended. English, Maths & a Science subject are required at Standard Level grade 3) HNC/HND: HNC/HND in a related subject (e.g. Care and Administrative Practice, Social Care, Applied Science, Social Sciences) for Year 1 entry Alternative Qualifications: Non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis Interview: All applicants will be subject to personal statement screening and may be invited to a selection interview *Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.
www.rgu.ac.uk/adultnursing
BSc | UCAS Code: B742 | 3 Years
Providing you with the knowledge and skills to support the health and wellbeing of adults in a variety of contexts including hospital and home settings.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For entry requirements, please refer to page 123 COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
■ In Year 1 and 2 your learning will be core to all nursing fields so you’re confident in providing essential care to everyone regardless of their age or ailment ■ Year 3 focusses on integrating the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for working autonomously in the adult nursing field. You will explore a range of mental, physical, cognitive or behavioural health challenges in a variety of contexts, whilst also developing your management, leadership, teaching and research skills in the healthcare environment ■ You will learn how to be critical in your discussions and use evidence to support your ideas and learning ■ Learning themes include science, complex health needs, collaborative multi-agency working, person-centred care, health and wellbeing, research, finance, ethics, teaching and learning theories and pharmacology ■ Practice learning experiences are integrated into the course from Year 1, initially exposing you to care opportunities of people across the lifespan prior to focusing on care delivered to adult patients. These placements will allow you to contextualise your learning in the adult nursing field whilst developing your professional knowledge and understanding.
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Student Experience: Alex
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Student Experience: Abigail Coxon
CAREER PROSPECTS
Adult Nurses work in a variety of settings including; community nursing, acute adult nursing, specialist nursing, school nursing or occupational health nursing. The course also provides an excellent foundation for future academic study and the development of more specialist nursing knowledge and skills for clinical, managerial and/or research roles.
www.rgu.ac.uk/nursing-mental-health
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
■ Mental health nursing prioritises working with individuals, families and carers through the development of helpful relationships.
The course allows you, through simulation and practice-based learning, to develop and practice a range of interpersonal skills which support the development of therapeutic relationships ■ Learning, which is produced and delivered in partnership with local organisations, health board partners and communities will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills required to promote health, wellbeing and prevent ill health in urban, rural and remote settings ■ The course is designed to ensure that you feel confident addressing a range of healthcare needs including physical wellbeing. The physical wellbeing of individuals who experience mental health problems is a national priority and the core learning in Years 1 and 2 will empower you to deliver high quality holistic care ■ You will engage with individuals, families and communities throughout the programme. You will also work with peers from across a range of fields in nursing, and experience interprofessional learning to provide you with strong team working and partnership skills so you’re equipped to work in a diverse range of settings in the future. BSc | UCAS Code: B762 | 3 Years
Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to support individuals across the lifespan, to discover and realise their own strengths and potential to support in overcoming a range of, often complex, challenges which can impact on mental, social and physical wellbeing.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For entry requirements, please refer to page 123
CAREER PROSPECTS As a Mental Health Nurse you will work in a diverse, and interesting, range of settings within primary, secondary and tertiary services and support a range of individuals and communities. You can specialise in a range of interests including forensic healthcare, neurological and cognitive care, substance use services, children and young people’s mental health services and psychological and psychotherapy services.
www.rgu.ac.uk/nursing-children-and-young
BSc | UCAS Code: B732 | 3 Years
Support the health and wellbeing of children and young people in partnership with their families.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For entry requirements, please refer to page 123 COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
■ Practice learning experiences are integrated into the course from Year 1, initially exposing you to care opportunities of people across the lifespan prior to focussing on areas providing a service to children and young people in Year 2 and 3. These placements will allow you to contextualise your learning in the children and young people field of practice, whilst developing your professional knowledge and understanding required to care for children and young people and their families ■ Year 3 focusses on the integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for working autonomously in your children and young people nursing field. This involves exploration of a range of mental, physical, cognitive or behavioural health challenges specifically focussing on neonatal, infant, child and young people ■ Learning themes include complex health needs in children and young people and their families, multi-agency working, familycentred care, health and wellbeing. You will also achieve essential skills to deliver safe nursing practice in a variety of settings ■ Management, leadership, teaching and research skills in the healthcare environment will also be developed.
CAREER PROSPECTS You could work within community children and young people (CYP) nursing, acute CYP nursing care, CYP specialist nursing, or in advanced nursing preparing for roles in prescribing, practice supervisor, neo-natal, school nursing, family nurse practitioner or health visiting.
Rachel Dunne BN Nursing (Adult) Student
www.rgu.ac.uk/nursing-dual
BSc (Hons) | 4 Years
Developing your knowledge and skills in more than one nursing field so you can keep your career options open, as you acquire a broad skillset highly desired by employers. Nursing (Dual Registration) will prepare you to work within two fields of nursing practice. You can apply for one of the following three options:
BSc (Hons) Nursing Adult and Mental Health
UCAS Code B750
BSc (Hons) Nursing Adult and
Children and Young People
UCAS Code B751
BSc (Hons) Nursing Children and
Young People and Mental Health
UCAS Code B752
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Starting Uni As A Student Nurse: Chloe Studying Nursing - My Journey So Far: Chloe
WHY STUDY NURSING (DUAL REGISTRATION) AT RGU?
■ In Year 1 and 2 you will explore core learning across all nursing fields so you’re confident in providing essential care to everyone regardless of their age or ailment ■ You will gain ample work experience through placements with 50% of the course delivered through practice learning. These include remote and rural contexts giving you exposure to a wide variety of responsibilities undertaken by Nurses and preparing you for the working world ■ In Year 3 you will focus on your primary field of nursing, prior to concentrating on your secondary field of practice in Year 4 ■ You will learn how to support health and wellbeing in a variety of contexts, including hospital and home settings. You will work with carers, families, groups and a range of professionals and third-party organisations ■ Graduating with Dual Registration will increase your appeal to employers particularly in very remote and rural areas, such as the Islands, as the skills mix addresses local healthcare needs.
You’ll be equipped to deliver high quality, person-centered and evidence-based care.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Across all Dual Registration routes YEAR 1 Exploring Health, Nursing Care – Application, Sciences, Fundamentals of Nursing Practice. YEAR 2 Promoting Health, Nursing Care - Decision Making, Sciences, Developing Nursing Practice. BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult and Mental Health) YEAR 3 Society, Health and Wellbeing in Adult Nursing, Contemporary Sciences and Humanities in Adult Nursing, Leading in Adult Nursing, Proficient Nursing Practice. YEAR 4 Society, Health and Wellbeing in Mental Health Practice, Contemporary Sciences for Mental Health Practice, Applied Mental Health Practice, Proficient Nursing Practice. BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult and Children and Young People) YEAR 3 Society, Health and Wellbeing in Adult Nursing, Contemporary Sciences and Humanities in Adult Nursing, Leading in Adult Nursing, Proficient Nursing Practice. YEAR 4 Society, Health and Wellbeing in Children and Young Peoples Nursing, Contemporary Sciences and Humanities in Children and Young Peoples Nursing, Leading in Children and Young People’s Nursing, Proficient Nursing Practice. BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children and Young People and Mental Health) YEAR 3 Society, Health and Wellbeing in Children and Young Peoples Nursing, Contemporary Sciences and Humanities in Children and Young Peoples Nursing, Leading in Children and Young People’s Nursing, Proficient Nursing Practice. YEAR 4 Society, Health and Wellbeing in Mental Health Practice, Contemporary Sciences for Mental Health Practice, Applied Mental Health Practice, Proficient Nursing Practice. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS * SQA Higher: BBBC (to include English (p135). English, Maths & a Science subject required at National 5 C) GCE A Level: BCC (to include English (p135). English, Maths & a Science subject required at GCSE 5)
Irish Leaving Certificate:
H2H3H3H3 (to include English (p135). English, Maths & a Science subject recommended at O3) IB Diploma: 27 (to include Higher Level English (p135). English, Maths & a Science subject required at Standard Level grade 4) HND: A relevant HND in a related subject e.g. Care and Administrative Practice, Social Care, Applied Science, Social Sciences plus relevant Higher(s) Alternative Qualifications: NC Level 6 plus 2 Highers to include English (p135) at required grade SVQs/NVQs (Level 3 and above) accepted in combination with other qualifications QQI/FETAC Level 5 at required grade and in relevant subject area accepted in combination with other qualifications Interview: All applicants will be subject to personal statement screening and may be invited to a selection interview *Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Your career will be influenced by what combination of fields you choose to study. Broadly, job roles will include; community nursing, acute adult nursing, specialist nursing, school nursing, occupational health nursing or adult nursing in a variety of settings. This route also provides an excellent foundation for future academic study and the development of more specialist nursing knowledge and skills for clinical, managerial and/or research roles.
