Academic excellence for business and the professions
Learning to Care:A journey into Nursing
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Welcome
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Why nursing?
A rewarding and challenging career that makes a real difference
Nurses are highly respected professionals increasingly at the forefront of, and pivotal to, healthcare delivery – traditional role is rapidly changing
Good employment prospects Excellent progression opportunities Many and varied career paths open to qualified
nurses ranging from sister/ charge nurse, community nurse to nurse director or advising Department of Health
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Why nursing at City?
Over 120 years experience - formerly St Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery
Renowned teaching staff High level of cutting-edge research
activity Emphasis on clinical skills training Diverse and challenging
placements Highly supportive Inter-professional learning
environment
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City University London - leading global university committed to academic excellence and focused on business and the professions
90% of students are satisfied with the quality of their education
(2013 National Student Survey)
Top 10 in the UK for international students
(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide League Table 2014)
Top 5% of universities in the world
(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013/14)
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Research in 15 areas of a quality comparable with the best in the world
(2008 Research Assessment Exercise)
Top 10 in the UK for graduate salaries
(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide League Table 2014; Lloyds Bank University Quality of Student Life Survey 2013)
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£25,000 average starting salary for undergraduate degree graduates
92%of our under -graduates are in employment or further study after graduation
120 years of experience in training health professionals
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distinct areas with state-of-the-art clinical skills suites and laboratories for nursing, midwifery, radiography, optometry and speech and language therapy
130+academic staff who are leading health educators, practitioners and researchers
The School of Health Sciences leading the field of healthcare education and health policy with our interdisciplinary approach and world-class research
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Our courses
We offer a wide range of courses for those who want to work in
healthcare (pre-registration) and those who already work in the sector
(post-registration) at different levels:
• Undergraduate• Top-up degrees• Conversion degrees
In various areas such as:
Health Management, Policy and Research; Human Communication;
Long Term Conditions and Long Term Care; Mental Health; Midwifery;
Nursing; Optometry; Public Health; Radiography; and Speech and Language
Therapy.
• Masters• CPD• Research – PhDs
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Our staff
• Clinical experience• Research active• Informing best practice and policy• Author of core textbooks
Networking Events and Lectures• The Dean’s Lecture Series: with our leading Professors and external
speakers who are key figures in the health and social care sector.
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What makes a good nurse?
A commitment to the essence of care and compassion
Strong listening, interaction and communication skills
Interested in working with people from all walks of life
A motivated, team player Able to work independently Committed to deliver high quality care
for all patients Recognises the importance of
providing culturally sensitive care A flexible approach to a life that is
NOT a routine 9-5
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The impact of all-degree Nursing
Increased professional status of nursing
Increased knowledge of human biology, pathophysiology, physical assessments, nursing diagnosis, care planning
Stronger skills in decision making, analytical thinking and evidence-based care
Advocates that ensure the best for all patients, able to supervise others
High level of duty of patient care… we owe it to the patient to recruit the best candidates… and continue to do so.
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Course overview – Examples of Modular Themes
• Exploring professional nursing
• Understanding concepts of biology for health
• Valuing health and social care across the lifespan
• Experiencing acute care
• Experiencing long term care; rehabilitation and recovery
• Elective practice learning
• Engaging in practice learning (1) (2) (3)
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Typical Course Summary
50% theory – through lectures and seminars and covering: Clinical skills, study skills, biology, nursing theory, IT, psychology,
sociology, ethics and law, public health Assessments: course work, practicals, examinations, portfolio 50% practice – on clinical placements including an elective experience
in year 2
Note: A five-day week where placements
take place over the 24 hour cycle of care and can include nights and weekends
Seven weeks + annual leave Uniforms provided May be entitled to a NHS bursary
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Nursing courses at City
• BSc Adult Nursing• Postgraduate Diploma Adult Nursing
• BSc Child Nursing• Postgraduate Diploma Child Nursing
• BSc Mental Health Nursing• Postgraduate Diploma Mental Health Nursing
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NHS Funding
• Fees funded
• Bursary – available but means tested
• Additional student finance available
Strict eligibility criteria apply: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Students.aspx
• Pick up a copy of Your Guide to NHS Student Bursaries from our information stand
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Adult Nursing
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Adult Nursing – why?
Provides a holistic approach to caring for adults who have injuries, suffered accidents, acquired disease or have healthcare needs due to old age or infection.
Gives clinical care based on theoretical knowledge to each patient and provides the best individualised care.
Gives the skills to care for adults who have become incapacitated due to old age.
Provides the knowledge to deal with any medical emergencies that can occur within the home, hospital or wider community.
Can go onto specialise in any medical or physical condition for example breast care nurse specialist, pain specialist, general practice specialist and diabetic nurse specialist.
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Adult Placements
Adult students work within a 'community of practice', a partnership of healthcare providers within the North East London - allowing you to become familiar with the needs of the local community and its healthcare providers. This includes:
Barts Health NHS Trust
Homerton University Foundation NHS Trust
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Adult Nursing Clinical Experience
• Medical and surgical care
• Community care across the lifespan
• Long-term conditions
• Perspectives of critical care
• Collaborative professional practice
• Outpatient and clinic settings
Placements take place in a range of settings such as acute care, GP surgeries, nursing homes, private hospitals, patients’ homes and the community.
There may also be the opportunity for some practice experience in specialist areas outside of these areas
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Mental Health Nursing
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Mental Health Nursing – why?
Offers the opportunity to care for the patient or client from an holistic perspective
Delivers both practical nursing care as well as providing social and psychological care
Encourages the formation of close therapeutic relationships with clients
Requires YOU, the individual to be open to your own and others’ feelings
Be able to develop relationships with others, using your personality and integrity
To achieve all of the above the Mental Health student must have excellent listening and observational skills
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East London NHS Foundation Trust
• Large specialist Mental Health Trust covering the London boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Newham
• Wide range of community, outpatient and inpatient services to children, young people, adults of working age and older adults
• Specialist areas include: – Forensic mental health– CAMHs– Early interventions services
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Mental Health Nursing Clinical Experience
• Perspectives of Acute Care
• Mental Health in Community Settings
• Continuing Care
• Older adults with mental health problems
• Collaborative Professional Practice
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
• Forensic Mental Health Services
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Children’s Nursing
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Children’s Nursing – why?– Work in partnership with families and
carers to maintain the health of children
– Provide nursing care for children who are ill in a variety of hospital and community settings
– Has the skills and ability to recognise children as individuals and be skilled at building relationships
– Requires excellent communication skills
– Be technically competent at delivering nursing care and be
– Proficient at teaching and educating children and their families
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Child placements
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50% of your time is spent learning on placements:
Direct contact with patientsWorking alongside qualified health
professionalsShifts patterns – some early
mornings, nights and weekends!
Child students rotate through each of the Communities of Practice
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Children’s Nursing Clinical Experience
Child Health:
Nurseries, Health Visitor, Health Centres
Children’s Wards:
General, Specialist
Community Settings:
Children’s Community Teams, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Children’s Hospice, Special Needs Schools
Specialist & Acute Care:
Theatres, Accident & Emergency, Special Care/High Dependency
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Application and Selection
• Application via UCAS
• Selection day
• Offer
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Other support
• Student Help desk• Student Centre• Library services• IT support• Students’ Union• Sport and fitness• Social activities
Find out more today!
See the Open Day Guide for details of talks or what to visit...
Or go to www.city.ac.uk
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What’s next?
• Tour of facilities• Information stand – Common Room• Open day guide: other talks / key places to visit• Further information:
– www.city.ac.uk/health – 020 7040 5000– [email protected] – Social media / current students:
www.facebook.com/cityhealthsciences
https://twitter.com/CityUniHealth
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