PROFESSIONAL COURSES AND PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE

The course takes place over three years with 50% theory and 50% practice. Over the three years you will have a number of practice experiences. These are recorded in practice documents (these are called MYEPAD and OAR documents).

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) require you to complete 2300 hours of practice over the three years to enable you to qualify for registration.

Attendance for theory sessions are also monitored and if sessions are missed these could affect your place on the course.

As you enrol on your professional course you will need to complete an enhanced DBS along with ID checks and an occupational health assessment. It is recommended that you apply for the ‘update service’ when you initially complete your enhanced DBS.

During induction you will be reviewing the Partnership Learning Environment Agreement (PLEA) and uniform policy. Together with the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct www.nmc.org.uk/standards/code/ these will support you in maintaining a professional outlook throughout your course.

Placements used for the Children and Young People’s Nursing students can include:

• Bedford Hospital

• Luton and Dunstable Hospital

• Health visiting

• Neonatal Unit

• Emergency Department

• Specialist Nurses

• Schools

• Keech Hospice

• GP surgeries

• Child Community Services (Rapid Assessment Team; Complex Needs)

Typically in the first year students are placed at both Bedford and Luton and Dunstable Hospitals, Health visiting and Schools. Students need to be prepared to travel between both Hospitals.

A typical journey from Bedford to the Luton and Dunstable Hospital is about 23 miles and can take around 32 minutes, if driving. Please note that travel times can take longer in peak traffic times. You will also need to add in time for parking and walking into placement. Please do bear travel costs in mind too.