Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: School Nursing

Entry year:: 2024/25
Start date:: September
Study mode:: Full-time
Course duration:: 1 year
Campus:: City

Course modules

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Further guidance on modules

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Core modules

Advancing Public Health, Evidence based Practice and Application
20 credits

This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to work as a public health practitioner in the community setting within your field of practice.

It introduces the discipline of public health and the use of evidence to improve services. You will also learn how public policy can influence health needs and service development. The wider determinants of health and health inequalities will be examined in detail. Principles and concepts of health promotion will also be covered.

Advancing Leadership and Management
20 credits

This module aims to enhance your skills and knowledge, enabling you to take a central role in the development of practice within your working environment.

It will also provide an opportunity for you to engage in debate and discussion, so you can identify your strengths and weaknesses as a leader within your organisation.

You will further consider how you can influence and inspire others at both a local, regional, national and international level.

Advancing Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - School Nurse and Health Visitor Practice
40 credits

To help the student to maximise learning opportunities and experiences within their practice field. There is a necessity for the student to be exposed to wider, complex issues within the community and how to strategically plan for care delivery.

Safeguarding and Advocacy
20 credits

This module is to equip the SCPHN students to promote and protect children, young people and families in the safeguarding arena. It will enhance skills and knowledge in identifying risks and intervening to safeguard individuals and families.

Promoting Mental Health and Well-being
20 credits

In this module, SCPHN students will be equipped to systematically evaluate the integration of professional, decision-making, and intervention strategies within the framework of their specialised roles. The module aims to augment students' understanding of mental health issues, cultivating an empathetic, inclusive approach. The utilization of simulation films will provide opportunities to engage in authentic, challenging conversations, thereby broadening both knowledge and proficiency in this intricate area of professional practice.

Course tutors

Sarah Logan

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Sarah Logan

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
Carmel Henshall

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Career paths

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Fees and funding

Entry requirements

You will need:

Qualification requirements

Undergraduate degree

In a relevant nursing subject.

Alternatively, consideration will be given to applicants who have evidence of successful level 6 or level 7 study.

Further information

Extra Requirements
NMC registered nurse (level 1) or NMC registered midwife, capable of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency appropriate to the NMC-approved Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) programme
RPL
is considered in this programme

At interview RPL is clarified and evidence obtained if required

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