This module will engage you in a diverse range of practice learning opportunities across a range of settings, enabling you to develop an understanding of professional practice. 

You will be supported to reflect on your own knowledge, values and skills to prepare you to deliver care. 

Positive engagement with own learning 

Enable you to contextualise your learning to inform the delivery of evidence-based care 

This module will introduce you to the foundational principles of nursing practice, exploring how biological, psychological, and sociological factors interact to influence health and well-being. You will develop your  knowledge of the scientific basis of care, learn to perform essential nursing skills safely under supervision, and apply effective communication strategies. Emphasis is also placed on collaborative working, enabling you to engage respectfully and effectively with your peers in a team-based learning environment.

This module is designed to support your transition into university life as you embark on your journey into the nursing profession. It provides an introduction to the varied and evolving roles of nurses, alongside an overview of the structure and function of the UK health and social care system. A key focus will be placed on the importance of evidence-based practice in delivering high-quality patient care. You will also explore the fundamental values that underpin professional nursing practice and begin developing the essential academic and study skills needed for success in your nursing education.

This module introduces you to the foundational principles, knowledge, and skills required to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to children, young people and their families across diverse settings.

You will also gain insight into the stages of child development from birth to adolescence, and learn how to tailor your communication and clinical approach to meet the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of children at different ages. Building therapeutic relationships and using age-appropriate strategies will be central to your learning.