Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship – Level 6

Registered nurses lead and provide care to people through the promotion of health and the prevention of ill health. They provide care for people who may have mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural care needs.

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. Registered nurses work in the public, independent and voluntary sector.

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.

We also offer a 19-month progression route for individuals holding a nursing associate qualification and an active NMC PIN. You can read more about this route here.

Who is it for?

Nursing support staff, who are not qualified, working in clinical settings providing care and support to individuals. Specific job roles may include Apprentice Nurse; Student Nurse; Trainee Nurse.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Duration: 3 years including a 1-month Apprenticeship Assessment
Start date(s): September

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Course content

The purpose of this apprenticeship is to prepare individuals for entry to the Professional Nursing Register. Apprentices will develop the essential skills needed to deliver safe clinical care and to become a caring, compassionate healthcare professional. Apprentices can specialise as an Adult, Child or Mental Health Nurse and will spend around half their study time on a range of practice learning placements gaining real-world experience. Our degrees are recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), making graduates eligible to register as a qualified nurse.

Nursing is a career that requires life-long learning in a dynamic health care system and this apprenticeship will provide the academic and practice-based foundation for both nursing care and further development. The curriculum fosters a learning environment that prepares individuals to become nurses committed to both professional and personal values. We place digital innovation and hyper-personalised support at the heart of the student learning experience with dedicated simulation suites and realistic manikins.

What qualification will be achieved?

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult, Child or Mental Health - depending on specialism)
Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Certificate
Eligible to register as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

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 provide evidence of the following:

Achievement of Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE, functional skills or equivalent) OR demonstrate ability 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 of 5% which equates to £1,300 per apprentice.

Delivery and assessment

Delivery

This programme is delivered using a blended learning model including face-to-face sessions on campus, complimented by online webinars.

Assessment

Throughout the apprenticeship a variety of assessment methods could be used, these include:

Written assignments
Examinations
Reflective activities
Group assessments
Presentations
Professional discussions
Academic assignments
Critical analysis

Learning support

In addition to the excellent support provided by the course teaching team, our central Academic Skills Team provide resources, group and one-to-one help to support 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
revision, assessment and examination skills (including time management).

Additional support

The Student Life Team offer support, advice and guidance to apprentices with inclusion requirements. The team can arrange reasonable adjustments to support with learning needs, long term health condition, mental health condition or disabilities

Feedback

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

Responsibilities

Employers must not ask the apprentice to contribute financially to the direct cost of learning.
Ensure apprentices spend at least 6 hours per week of their time on 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 apprentices must complete the apprenticeship within their working hours.
Support the apprentice to gain new skills.

If they are a citizen of the UK or a citizen of a country within the European Economic Area with Pre-settled or Settled status, they must have been an ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for at least the previous three years on the first day of learning.
If they are a non UK national or EEA National without pre-settled or settled status, they must hold a visa (not for educational purposes) for the full duration of the apprenticeship at the start of the programme and been an ordinarily resident in the UK 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 job role relevant for the apprenticeship where significant new knowledge and skills are required.
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 enrolled on another apprenticeship or accessing other government funding 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 apprenticeship assessor, if applicable. The apprenticeship assessment will be completed by University of Staffordshire for all integrated degrees.

Careers

Upon completion of this apprenticeship, apprentices will be qualified Nurses in their chosen field and can continue to work in their workplace. They may wish to seek out further development opportunities such as specialisms or further postgraduate study.

Apprentices will also have access to career support, our dedicated careers team can support with professional branding, career mapping and accessing potential.

Facilities

Immersive Suite

Our Immersive Suite can simulate almost any environment including home, hospital and pub. The suite allows 360 projection putting you in a more realistic environment to enhance simulations.

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Clinical Simulation Suite

The suite includes a simulated hospital ward where students can interact with manikin patients to practise their skills. It features the latest technology, such as observation and AV recording equipment and emergency care facilities. Read more

Find out more about our Clinical Simulation Suites at Stoke campus

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To begin an apprenticeship, you must be employed in a role that aligns with the apprenticeship you wish to undertake.

If you are currently in a suitable position with an employer who is willing to support you or if you are an employer looking to recruit or enrol an existing member of staff onto an apprenticeship, please enquire with us.

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