Registered Nurse (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship – Level 6

This occupation is found in every sector. Registered nurses work in the public, independent and voluntary sector.

Registered nurses are a statutorily regulated profession and the standards for proficiency are set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and successful completion of this apprenticeship will meet the education requirements to see registration with the NMC. This standard covers the NMC Standards for Proficiency and Annexes A & B for registered nurses and covers the four fields of practice that are adult, mental health, learning disability and child.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to play a vital role in providing, leading, coordinating and evaluating care that is compassionate, evidence based, and person centred.

They are accountable for their own actions and those who they delegate to and must be able to work autonomously, or as an equal partner with a range of other professionals.

They provide nursing care for people across the whole lifespan who could have complex and concurrent mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural care needs and for people at the end of their life.

Registered nurses make an important contribution to the promotion of health, health protection and the prevention of ill health.

They do this by empowering people, communities and populations to exercise choice, take control of their own health decisions and behaviours and by supporting people to manage their own care where possible.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve:

BSc (Hons) Nursing
Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Certificate
You may be eligible to become a registered Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Duration: 3 years
Start date(s): September

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Course content

Modules

Year 1

Professional, Legal, and Ethical Considerations
Mental Health and Physical Health through the lifespan
Adult Nursing in Practice 1,2 and 3 OR Mental Health Nursing in Practice 1,2 and 3 Or Children and Young Peoples Nursing in Practice 1,2 and 3.
Adult Nursing Care, Mental Health Nursing Care, Children, and Young Peoples Nursing Care

Year 2

Altered Mental Health and Physical Health through the lifespan
Adult Nursing in Practice 4,5 and 6 OR Mental Health Nursing in Practice 4,5 and 6 OR Children and Young Peoples Nursing in Practice 4,5 and 6.
Human Factors. Risk, Decision Making and uncertainty
Physical Assessment and Preparation for Prescribing

Year 3

Peer Learning and Teaching in Nursing Practice
Adult Nursing in Practice 7,8 and 9 OR Mental Health Nursing in Practice 7,8 and 9 OR Children and Young Peoples Nursing in Practice 7,8 and 9
The Evidence Base for Practice

Entry requirements

To be eligible, apprentices will need to evidence the following:

Achievement of Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE, functional skills or equivalent) OR be demonstrating that you are functioning at Level 2 in both Maths and English, this would be determined by an initial assessment conducted by University of Staffordshire.

Fees

For levy-paying organisations the cost is paid from their digital account at a rate of £26,000 per apprentice.
For non-levy paying organisations there may be a financial contribution on 5% which equates to £1,300 per apprentice.

Delivery and assessment

Delivery

Teaching and learning are divided between university and work-based learning. Apprentices will have 2 university study days allocated per week. At university, learning is structured so that each module studied builds on the previous module. Therefore, knowledge and understanding of the concepts underpinning nursing practice develops, apprentices will be exposed to more challenging and complex learning. Course content is delivered using a combination of taught sessions and a skills-based approach. Clinical scenarios provide the trigger for learning based on cases the apprentices are likely to encounter in work-based learning environments. The benefit of this approach is that learning will be in the context of clinical practice, developing key learning skills (such as searching for evidence, critical appraisal, problem-solving) which are essential to professional practice; apprentices will work both independently and as part of team which will enhance communication skills. Inter-professional learning will facilitate learning with and from other professional groups.

Clinical skills are developed and practiced in our university-based skills and simulation environments. Key skills such as infection prevention, clinical assessment and medicines management are practiced in a controlled environment before putting these skills into practice during work-based placements. Work-based learning forms approximately 50% of the course, where development is supported by a team of registered professionals who will assess clinical competence at key stages in the course.

Assessment

A variety of assessment methods are used throughout the course:

Assignments/Reflection: these are usually in essay format of varying length. Assignments must be presented in an appropriate scholarly format which develops academic writing skills.
Seminar/Presentation: the research, planning and presentation of findings to a small audience.
Examinations: either multiple-choice or oral (viva voce) examinations.
Drug Calculations: accurate calculation of drug dosages and preparation of medications will be assessed via the on-line package Safe Medicate. A drug calculations assessment is undertaken in each of the three years where the expectation is that 100% is achieved in year three.
Work-based Assessment demonstrates fitness to practice as an Registered Nurse as a requirement for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The apprentice is assessed against profession-specific competences by a team of practice-based registered professionals in a range of clinical settings.
As part of the apprenticeship and once you have completed your academic qualification, you will undertake an end point assessment (EPA). This will include 2 professional discussions with an external assessor and must be completed within 3months of completing your academic studies.

Learning support

In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include:

study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills);
written English (including punctuation and grammatical accuracy);
academic writing (including how to reference);
research skills;
critical thinking and understanding arguments; and
revision, assessment and examination skills (including time management).

Additional support

Our AccessAbility Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment or learning difficulties. You will also have full access to our support services such as Student Guidance.

Feedback

Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations or assessments

Responsibilities

Employer must not ask the apprentice to contribute financially to the direct cost of learning
Ensure apprentice spends at least 6 hours per week of their time in off-the-job training
Enter into a contract with University of Staffordshire
Participate in reviews with the Apprentice and university, providing evidence and feedback on progress at work and success in meeting apprenticeship milestones
Provide a safe, healthy and supportive environment, which meets the needs of the apprentice
Provide apprentices with a contract of employment for the duration of the apprenticeship on the first day of their apprenticeship and be paid at least a wage consistent with the law for both the time they are in work and in off-the-job learning
Provide the apprentice with paid time to attend off-the-job training, including additional support for English and Maths, or support accessed for learning difficulties and/or disabilities
Recognise that the apprentice must complete the apprenticeship within their working hours
Support the apprentice to gain new skills

A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA**) or have the right of abode in the UK, and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA for at least the previous three years on the first day of learning
Able to complete the apprenticeship in contracted working hours
Be an employee (have a contract of employment for the duration of the apprenticeship) on the first day of their apprenticeship and be paid at least a wage consistent with the law for both the time they are in work and in off-the-job learning
Be in a new job role (nine months or less), or in an existing job role, where significant new knowledge and skills are needed – employer statement of justification needed (relevant to the apprenticeship)
Be in full-time employment for typically 30 hours a week
Has the right to work in England
Maintain a safe, healthy and supportive environment, which meets your needs
Not be enrolled on another apprenticeship at the same time
Participate in reviews with the employer and university, providing evidence and feedback on progress at work and success in meeting apprenticeship milestones

Administer the funding and running of the Apprenticeship Standard to an acceptable level of quality and in compliance with the DfE’s requirements
Agree jointly between the University, the Employer and Apprentice, an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) ensuring that satisfactory progress is achieved and to ensure that the contents of the ILP fulfil the requirements of the Apprenticeship Standard
Provide a safe, healthy and supportive learning environment, which meets the needs of the Apprentice
Provide off-the-job learning and assessment and oversee the on-the-job skills development as detailed in the ILP
Provide support on selection of the endpoint assessor, if applicable. The endpoint assessment will be completed by the learning provider for all integrated degrees

Careers

You will have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team who support you with professional branding, career mapping and realising your potential.

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