Diploma of Higher Education in Adult Nursing
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Diploma
- Code
- D67
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 240 credit points
Description
The pre-registration nursing programme leads to the award of an Open University Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing and the professional qualification of Registered Nurses on the NMC Register (Part 1).
Presented in partnership with and supported by Strategic Health Authorities; Workforce Development Confederations; The Scottish Executive, Department of Health; Social Services and Public Safety, Northern Ireland; Trusts and independent health care providers, the programme is initially aimed at experienced health workers who meet the professional body’s minimum requirements for entry to nurse training. The programme enables you to study and qualify while remaining in work and maintaining your family and social commitments.
The programme involves a structured educational framework that uses the workplace as the site for student learning.
Therefore it is only open to you if your employer is/becomes involved in this Open University partnership.
Planning your studies
The programme is offered in collaboration with employing agencies only. The Open University provides study materials, organises tutorials and manages the assessment procedures. It supports the practice learning element of the programme, which is substantially managed by the student’s employer. Responsibilities are set out in a formal agreement signed by The Open University and the employing organisation.
You can study the programme over four, five or six years although it is expected that most students will take four to five years. (There is a time limit for studying this diploma of higher education. You must obtain the required 240 credit points within 7 years.) You remain in employment while you study but your employer is required to give you time off for study.
Throughout the programme, there is a 50:50 split between theory and practice, learning in practice opportunities being planned to ensure adequate and appropriate experience.
Designed to offer maximum flexibility, there are a number of ‘stepping on’ and ‘stepping off’ points throughout the programme enabling you to take study breaks if needed.
You must include at least 80 points from OU courses that have not been counted in an OU diploma or other first degree you have been awarded.
Courses
For this 240-point diploma you require:
Common Foundation Programme
120 points from the following compulsory courses:
| Level 1 compulsory courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
60 | Oct 2010 |
| or | ||
|
60 | Oct 2010 |
|
60 | Sep 2010 |
| or | ||
|
60 | Jul 2010 |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued courses K100, KZX100, KYN100
Branch Programme
And 120 points from the following compulsory courses:
| Level 2 compulsory courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
30 | Apr 2010 |
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
| or | ||
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
|
30 | Jun 2010 |
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit for this study that you can count towards this Open University qualification. You can find out more on our Credit Transfer site. If you make a successful claim for transferred credit it may affect your choice of courses so you are advised to investigate this option as soon as possible.
Credit transfer details for this qualification:
On completion
On successful completion of the necessary courses, the OU will award you a Diploma of Higher Education in Adult Nursing and you will be entitled to use the letters DipHE (Ad Nsg) (Open) after your name.
Regulations
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the Award Regulations and the Student Regulations.
Award Regulations
- Introduction to the Award Regulations
- General Award Regulations
- Diploma of Higher Education in Adult Nursing
Student Regulations
The Student Regulations (including the Code of Practice for Student Assessment and the Code of Practice for Student Discipline) are available on our Policy Documents for Students website.
How to register
To register for this qualification, read the description and check you meet any specific requirements (for example, some of our qualifications, require you to be working in a particular environment, or be sponsored by your employer). Then select the course you wish to study first and ensure it is suitable for you before following the registration procedure for that course.
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An undergraduate qualification in Health and Social Care.
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