Nursing a reputation for excellence

NURSING students have given Northumbria’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes a clean bill of health by voting them the best in the country for the second year running.

Northumbria was awarded the accolade by the Student Nursing Times, recognising the high quality CPD the University provides to nurses to develop their leadership, management and clinical skills.

Students from across the UK were asked for their views on issues such as teaching quality, the learning environment and student support.

I loved the contemporary look of the buildings, as well as the sports facilities, which are really important to me.”

Sharon added: “From a parent’s point of view, it’s great to see everything looking so selfcontained. It will be James’ first time living away from home and it gives me peace of mind to know that with accommodation like Trinity Square, everything will be on his doorstep.”

One of the students to nominate Northumbria was Lee Thompson who studied for a Masters degree in Practice Development: “Staff at Northumbria have gone beyond the extra mile on many occasions for which I am eternally grateful. The academic staff provide excellent educational lectures, but I also believe it is the added support and the way they engage with students that creates a comprehensive learning environment.”

Lindsay Surtees, who recently completed a Masters degree in Advanced Practice, added: “Staff support students to set realistic goals to achieve the right balance between working, studying and personal life and, from my own point of view, demonstrated compassion and sensitivity during times of crisis.”

Vanessa Gibson, Learning and Teaching Fellow, said: “This is a fantastic accolade for Northumbria and the CPD team because it means we are succeeding in putting our student community at the heart of everything we do.”

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For further information about CPD, visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/CpD

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