Overseas Nurses Programme

12-24 weeks full-time. The length of the programme is dependent on individual Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements. Courses take place in October, January, April and July.

To enable nurses who have qualified overseas to transfer knowledge and skills to the UK healthcare setting. The assessment strategy provides a tool through which the student can provide evidence of competence to practice in order to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

The course comprises two Level Five modules:

Module One

• 20 protected learning days in line with NMC guidelines
• The content includes cultural awareness, organisation and structure of healthcare in the UK, cultural issues in healthcare and the role of healthcare professionals
• The module may include college study days, practice-based study days and visits to alternative healthcare settings

Module Two

• Practice-based module
• Supervised practice hours are determined on an individual basis by the NMC
• Supervised practice is undertaken in an approved clinical setting
• Students are supported by an identified, appropriately qualified mentor

• This programme has been approved by the NMC
• Comprehensive support available from a designated and experienced course team
• Flexible arrangements to suit individual needs
• Adaptation programmes for overseas nurses have been provided since 1998

• ONP 2001
• ONP 2002

Via a practice portfolio and one written assignment.

Once on the professional register, many varied opportunities are available for work as a qualified nurse in the NHS or independent sector.