This programme is an opportunity for any qualified nurse to gain a Diploma in Nursing Studies. The programme is open to Nurses in Adult, Child, Mental Health or Community Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing or staff in non-patient contact posts, e.g. Education, NHS Direct. The programme is assessed in theory only. The programme is taught in either the Eccles Campus or the Allerton Campus. This programme provides an opportunity for qualified nurses in Adult, Child Health, Mental Health or Community Nursing to gain both a Diploma and professional recognition in their specialist field of practice.
Students are able to chose from a variety of specialist pathways .
The programme is assessed in both theory and clinical practice. The theoretical component is taught in either the Eccles Campus or the Allerton Campus. The clinical practice component is undertaken at the place of employment. Students must be employed in a clinical area relevant to the chosen specialist pathway.