Return to Professional Practice
Overview Updated 07/11/2019
This course enables nurses and health visitors who have had a break from practice to enhance and hone their existing knowledge and skills so that they can confidently return to professional practice.
Apply for the following modules:
NUR3039 – Return to Practice – Specialist Community Public Health Nurses
NUR3040 – Return to Nursing Practice (Level 6)
Course
Highlights
- Strong links with NHS stakeholders.
- Flexible arrangements to suit individual needs.
Additional
Information
NMC approved
Our Return to Professional Practice course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Course Details
Our Return to Professional Practice course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This course is provided for all nurses and health visitors who are unable to meet the criteria for revalidation, and who are therefore required to undertake a Return to Practice programme before re-registering with the NMC. Studying our Return to Professional Practice course can also help nurses to refresh their skills if they are considering moving between disciplines.
Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk
Current student enquiries
SID@northampton.ac.uk
International student enquiries
international@northampton.ac.uk
Enquire online
Online enquiry form
Applying for 2019
Facebook Applicant Group
Office hours:
Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
Fri: 9am – 4.30pm
Phone Call
Home / EU: 0300 303 2772
International: +44 (0)1604 894503
Entry Requirements
The course is open to nurses or health visitors with or without current NMC registration.
Please contact the Course Team for further information:
English Language Requirements
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent)
for study at undergraduate level.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
Course Content
The course is a 20 credit module comprising both theory and practice, and can is accessed at Level 6. Our teaching staff are specialists within health disciplines and use their experience and knowledge to inform their teaching and practice.
Supervised practice is usually undertaken in an area related to previous experience, and can be arranged in a variety of ways. You can work with supernumerary status, or dovetail your study hours with working as a healthcare assistant. Please note that the latter route is only available in some practice settings.
Facilities &
Special Features
- comprehensive support available from a designated and experienced course team
- flexible arrangements to suit individual needs
- strong links with NHS stakeholders
Research
We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.
Visit our Research Hub page for more information.
Business and Enterprise
We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.
Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.
Fees & Funding
Please refer to the Faculty of Health, Education & Society.
National campaign
Currently the programme is supported by a national campaign. Most students will receive UK government funding via Health Education England (HEE) regions. There are also bursaries available to help cover costs incurred during the programme. Please visit the HEE Return to Practice website for further information about funding.
If you are undertaking independent sector placements and are sponsored by your employer you must present a sponsorship letter to the university when you enrol on the course.
If you are a self-funding student you are required to pay the full fee (by debit or credit card) at the time that you enrol on the course.
Entry requirements
*Course data provided by Unistats
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- Designed to adapt to 21st century teaching.
- Full range of integrated learning environments.
- 24/7 library and learning zone.
- Low environmental impact.
Updated 07/11/2019
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Course
Highlights
- Strong links with NHS stakeholders.
- Flexible arrangements to suit individual needs.
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Career Opportunities
Once you are back on the professional register, you will find that there are many varied opportunities available to work as a qualified nurse or health visitor in the NHS or other healthcare arena.
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We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.
Visit our Research Hub page for more information.
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We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.
Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.
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*Course data provided by Unistats