2017/18 Funding Update The Welsh Government announced in December 2016 that UK students who are studying in Wales and commit to working here for 2 years following the completion of their degree will still be entitled to the current funding structure (September 2017 and March 2018 cohorts). Students who currently live in Wales and students not currently living in Wales who do not wish to commit to working in Wales for 2 years following completion of their degree will still be able to study in Wales but will need to secure funding from an alternative sources, this may include funding from the relevant funding body in their home country or self-finance. Information regarding funding for subsequent intakes has not yet been released by the Welsh Government. - EMPLOYABILITY: 100% of Nursing graduates are employed in a professional or managerial job 6 months after graduating (Unistats 2017) - AVERAGE EARNINGS: Nursing graduates can expect a starting salary of about £21,000 rising to £34,000 for a highly-experienced staff nurse. - ACCREDITATION: Graduates will be eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Adult) status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. - Nursing ranked Top 100 in the QS World Rankings - Ranked Top 20 in the UK for Nursing (Guardian University Guide 2018) - Ranked 27th out of 71 (Times and Sunday Times 2018) Child Nursing students require the desire to work closely with children, young people and their families with both acute and chronic illnesses. Children’s nurses work as part of a multidisciplinary team and work closely with specialist nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, play specialists, social workers and others to provide and coordinate the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families. Individuals who pursue this career should be able to communicate well with both children and their families, work as part of a team and demonstrate a non-judgemental and caring approach towards families from a wide range of backgrounds. Students will learn how to: - Focus on the child, or young person, as a dynamic developing individual while supporting parents to care collaboratively for the child - Develop strong working partnerships with colleagues in multidisciplinary teams to provide and coordinate the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families - Develop practical skills and manage time effectively Children’s ward placements will include placements in the two district general hospitals in Swansea or in the West Wales hospitals. These will include general medical and surgical wards as well as other specialist areas including orthopaedics, burns and plastics, neurology and care of the neonate. Students can also benefit from short study visits abroad. Visit our employability pages to read our graduate success stories :- http://www.swansea.ac.uk/humanandhealthsciences/employability/

Year 1 compulsory: Manual Handling 1 Violence & Aggression Passport 1 Learning to Learn in Higher Education and Clinical Practice What is Nursing? (Child) Developing Nursing Knowledge (Child) Introduction to Professional Practice (Child) Year 2 compulsory: Manual Handling 2 Violence & Aggression Passport 2 Health Promotion and Public Health (Child Nursing) Acute Care (Child) Long-Term Conditions and Palliative Care (Child) Developing the Practice of Nursing (Child) Year 3 compulsory: Manual Handling 3 Violence & Aggression Passport 3 Consolidating the Practice of Nursing Managing Complex Care in Rapidly Changing Situations (Child) Advancing Professional Nursing Practice (Child) Leadership and Management (Child) Modules are subject to change and departments reserve the right to change the details.

In practice, students are supervised and assessed by an experienced mentor. In university, they are assessed through exams, essays, presentations, and group work. Students are tested not only on their skills and knowledge but on their values and behaviour(s) too.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: B703

Institution code: S93

Campus Name: Singleton Park Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Minimum five grade A-C GCSE passes including Welsh/English language, Maths and a Physical Science or Double Award Science

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 95%

2017/18 Funding Update The Welsh Government announced in December 2016 that UK students who are studying in Wales and commit to working here for 2 years following the completion of their degree will still be entitled to the current funding structure (September 2017 and March 2018 cohorts). Students who currently live in Wales and students not currently living in Wales who do not wish to commit to working in Wales for 2 years following completion of their degree will still be able to study in Wales but will need to secure funding from an alternative sources, this may include funding from the relevant funding body in their home country or self-finance. Information regarding funding for subsequent intakes has not yet been released by the Welsh Government.

Singleton Park
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Swansea
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