1. Pre-registration nursing with the Open University in the R05
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Outline the purpose of this presentation.
To explain what qualifications are provided by the OU
To outline expectations of nurse graduates
To explain how the qualifications are organised and delivered in theory and practice
To give an overview of how students are assessed in both theory and practice
To explain what applicants will need to put in place in order to apply
To provide contact details for further queries and support

2. Graduate profession
The Open University offers two degree qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing (Q73)
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (Q74)
Qualifications recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Eligibility to apply for entry to the NMC register on successful programme completion

3. Graduate characteristics ~ 1
The OU pre-registration nursing degree is designed to produce graduate practitioners who are equipped with the knowledge and skills to practise in increasingly complex, changing and challenging healthcare environments in reflective and innovative ways that provide leadership and inspiration to others.

4. Graduate characteristics ~ 2
Compassionate, caring and promotes dignity
Upholds professional values
Critical, analytical and creative thinker
Committed to empowering service users
Evidence-based decision maker
Committed to inter-professional working
Leader of people and resources
Manages change and innovates in practice
Independent learner
Committed to lifelong learning

5. Qualification structure
Adult Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Stage 1
Enhancing your healthcare practice (KYN117)
An introduction to health and social care (KYN101)
Stage 2
Principles and skills for nursing practice (KYN237)
Exploring perspectives on health and illness (KYN238)
Stage 3
Preparing for graduate practice (KYN317)
Exploring practice (KYN316)
Progression Point 1
Progression Point 2
Eligibility to apply for NMC registration
Human Biology
(SKYN277)
The Science of the Mind
(SKYN228)
The programme is delivered in 3 stages.
Students must successfully complete Stage 1 before being able to progress to and complete Stage 2 and the same principle for Stage 3.
Emphasise the shared learning within the qualification structure

6. Module organisation Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Sep Oct Nov Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
KYN101
KYN117
KYN237
SKYN277/228
KYN238
KYN317
KYN316
Final Results
Outline the structure across the four years. Expectation that students complete in four years.
If longer is required this must be negotiated with employer, sponsor and the OU.
Identify the requirement that students study modules in parallel.
Identify that adjustments are made in the programme in Stage 2 to accommodate 3 modules being studied at the same time. A break in KYN237 which allows time to focus on completing Science modules and starting KYN238.

7. Student support Student Staff Tutor Practice Employer Nursing Tutors
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Student
Support
Student
Explain the role of each person/team in supporting students.
Mentors
Module
Tutors
Key:
Regular contact
Accountability
Occasional contact
Professional contact

8. Supernumerary status
You are not rostered as part of the workforce team
You will be closely supervised by mentors or other RNs
You have a legal right to practise as a nursing student
You will be able to follow patients to widen your practice experience
Being supernumerary enables students to capitalise on learning opportunities as and when they arise.
As HCAs they often have to escort patients to other services for investigations or interventions. However, having safely delivered patients they then have to return to their team or ward.
As a nursing student, this is an opportunity to find out more about the investigation, watch what happens, ask for explanations about results etc. Or see the interventions delivered by other healthcare practitioners. Again this helps them to gain a holistic understanding of the patient’s condition and needs.

9. Learning in practice
2310 hours of practice must be achieved across the entire qualification
600 hours to complete in Stage 1 and 855 hours in Stages 2 and 3
Experiences are planned for you by those who support you in practice
Identify how the practice hours are organised across the four years.

10. Practice learning pathways (PLPs)
4 pathways per qualification stage
2 for adult nursing
In-patient core practice base
Outward facing/community core practice base
2 for mental health nursing
The pathway is determined by the student’s field of practice and core practice base
Explain to students how their practice learning pathway is selected, according to their core practice base.

11. Assessment of progress
Theory : 2450 hours
Assignments during and at module end
Examinations
Reports and projects
Online activities e.g. interactive numeracy assessment
Practice: 2310 hours
Observation of practice
Competencies: portfolio
Evidence of applied knowledge
Essential skills
Values and attitudes

12. Assessment of practice
Process for assessment
Induction meetings: first 5 days of practice period
Mentor and student: identify learning needs
3 formal meetings involving student, mentor and practice tutor
Initial review meeting – 1st practice period, formative assessment
Mid review meeting – 2nd practice period, formative assessment
Final assessment meeting – 3rd practice period, summative assessment
Highlight these key processes

13. Studying for a nursing qualification
You will need:
Full support from your employer
A strong personal commitment to your development of knowledge, skills and attributes
To participate in a variety of study methods with students from a diverse range of backgrounds including other nursing students, social work students, healthcare practice students and service users
Emphasise employer support is needed.
Highlight the hard work required to complete a nursing qualification via this route.
Be prepared to study in different ways and with different students.

14. Entry requirements set by the NMC
Numeracy
Functional skills Level 2 mathematics or equivalent
Literacy
Functional skills Level 2 English or equivalent
IT Literacy
Computer skills
Good health
Occupational health review and references
Good character
Criminal record disclosure and references

15. Eligible for credit transfer?
Previous university studies relevant to nursing?
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Complete credit transfer claim for up to 180 credits maximum: 120 credits for Stage 1 and 60 credits for Stage 2
No credit is transferable against Stage 3
Claims against practice-based learning modules must include completed practice hours

16. NB: short and intense timeframe
Applying for a place
Application packs available January 2016
Return fully completed application form including all required signatures to given address
Develop personal statement, using UCAS guidance and submit by and hard copy with application
Complete discussion task, explained in guidance notes, and submit by and hard copy with application
Short listing with Employer (Feb/March/April 2016)
Interviews and all pre-entry checks by July 2016
Registration closes August 2016
NB: short and intense timeframe

17. What you should do next . . . Find out more
Talk to current degree students
Discuss with your manager and team
Gather all documents you will need for your application
Identify two referees and seek permission to give their details
Prepare for interview
Prepare for study

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