MScAdvanced Clinical Practice (Advanced [Nurse] Practitioner)

Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton (Highfield Campus)
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A first degree (2:2 Hons or above) or equivalent in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band) CAE: level B

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. – CV - A current professional registration with a relevant UK professional/statutory body e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Professions Council. - A current job contract in a clinical or clinically related area. (You will also need the support of a clinical mentor who is able to assess your practice competency and support your learning). - At least two years relevant post registration clinical experience (three before commencing V300 non-medical prescribing) - At least one satisfactory reference (given the practice related requirements this should be from your current employer and include confirmation of the required practice experience and mentor support; on some occasions a second reference will be required)

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Overview

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Programme structure

In the advanced practice pathways you will:

Examine role development in relation to advanced practice (advanced nursing practice or advanced practice) Explore how to meaningfully apply evidence to your field of practice Apply communication and clinical decision-making skills to your professional practice Undertake learning which enables you to develop new and/or enhanced clinical skills in relation to client health assessment, diagnostic reasoning and pharmacology. Demonstrate your clinical competence through simulated and practice based clinical assessment. If you are eligible to practice as an independent or supplementary prescriber you will have the opportunity to obtain the V300 non-medical prescribing qualification