Nursing

Overview

As a nurse, it is essential to continue learning and developing your skills.

The modules focus on both the management aspects of healthcare, as well as, specific topics relevant to nurses in a range of positions, organisations and countries. On this Nursing PG Dip programme from  University of Essex Online , you will learn from both the expert tutors and your fellow students through an entirely assignment-based course.

Skills such as critical analysis, decision making and communication will all be enhanced by this broad-reaching programme, and you will be encouraged to reflect on your own clinical practice while you develop your own professional portfolio.

You will be able to select three optional modules to tailor the course to your interests. Optional topics include:

• the management of disease, including pathophysiology and pharmacology

• the principles of pain management

• the theoretical knowledge required to support the delivery and management of diabetes care both in primary and secondary healthcare settings

• the role of nurses in meeting the needs of vulnerable individuals, groups and communities

• the scientific concepts underpinning infection control and prevention

• contemporary models and strategies to guide the design of effective health promotion activities

• practical leadership skills underpinned by a critical appreciation of leadership theory

Upon completion of your PG Dip Nursing, the course offers the opportunity for you to progress on to study for the full MSc Nursing (180 credits).

Why this course is great

• You can achieve a respected qualification in just 16 months without any need to take a break from work.

• This course contributes towards your required CPD and will allow you to further your skills and knowledge.

• The range of optional modules means that, whatever your clinical background or future career goals, you will find topics of relevance to you.

Career opportunities:

With this PG Dip Nursing, you’ll be confident to progress from wholly clinical roles to middle and senior management positions within nursing. These could include Ward Manager, Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Senior Staff Nurse or Nursing Officer.