Scottish Wider Access Programmes (SWAP) give opportunities to adults returning to study after a period of time away from education. These courses are specifically designed for adult returners who do not have the necessary qualifications to gain a place on an HN or a degree course at University. Successful completion of this programme will give you an opportunity to apply for Nursing at a number of Universities in Scotland. Adults with few or no qualifications will be considered.

This course has varied content with an emphasis on preparing students to transition on University or HNC. Content includes...

Registered Nurses work in partnership with individuals and families to improve autonomy, promote health and support inclusion of people with learning disabilities.
You will explore key themes within contemporary learning disability practice including meeting health needs, community engagement, person-centred planning, inclusion and integration, and addressing health inequalities.
This programme focuses on meeting the holistic needs of people with learning disabilities. You will undertake a variety of practice learning experiences within a variety of health and social care settings.
Upon graduation you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

This free online nursing studies course teaches you about diet therapy and discusses intestinal, bowel, and food-related diseases. A well-nourished person is more likely to be mentally and physically lively, and capable of resisting and fighting off infectious diseases. This is why patients in a hospital are given appropriate diet to aid their recovery. You can learn all about the dietary needs of recovering patients with this free online course.This course will first introduce you to the importance of diet therapy when treating patients. You will look into the three important functions of nutrients within the body and learn that...

As people live longer, demand for qualified workers in health and social care continues to grow across our region, Scotland and the rest of the developed world creating opportunities for work in fields relating to: nursing social care health promotion across the NHS, local authority or private companies.This course is part of the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) which runs in partnership with colleges and universities in the east of Scotland to promote and provide the key skills and entry requirements you need to progress to higher education within health and social care. This course aims to: equip you with a...

Using values based approaches to promote individual strengths, mental wellbeing and independence, Mental Health Nurses support people finding it difficult to cope due to mental health problems.
Students undertake practice learning experience for 50% of the course in a broad range of placements within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. These include NHS community and hospital placements as well as independent and voluntary sector experience.
During these practice learning experiences students are involved in mental health nursing activities, including assessment and providing care and support for a range of patients relevant to their chosen nursing pathway. ...

The University of Edinburgh has been providing undergraduate nursing education for more than 60 years. This programme represents a new, two-year route for those who wish to become an Adult nurse but who already possess an undergraduate degree. This programme enables you to undertake study at masters level whilst providing the theoretical and practice based learning required to achieve the proficiency for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and therefore practice as a registered Adult nurse.

As a nursing student, you will benefit from being in a research intensive environment where you are taught by staff...

This is the first, fully online, postgraduate qualification designed specifically for RVNs currently being delivered in Scotland. Providing a framework for postgraduate study, you have the opportunity to advance your knowledge, improve research skills, and practice evidence-based veterinary nursing. The part-time, online nature of the programme is ideally suited to individuals who are in full-time employment or have other personal commitments.

**WHY THIS PROGRAMME****

- 1st in the UK for Veterinary Medicine (Complete University Guide 2021)

- Specifically designed to support the delivery of quality care, evidence-based learning and best...

This course is broken into two sections, Human Body and Numeracy. The initial part of this course is designed as a preparatory unit for those wishing to learn about or brush up on their knowledge of the human body and offers a good grounding prior to studying a Nursing course at College or University. This interactive online course provides an overview of the major structures of the human body. The second section of this course is around numeracy, specifically within the Healthcare sector. You will learn about tables, charts and number skills used within the sector.
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The BSc nursing programme has been designed to prepare the future nurse for working within today’s health and social care services. This course equips you with the skills and knowledge to understand and respond to often complex challenges experienced by individuals which can impact on thoughts, emotions and behaviours.

You will learn how to work in partnership with individuals who experience long term health challenges to enable self-management and recovery. Mental health nurses work with individuals across the life-span with emphasis on supporting people to discover and realise their own potential. You will learn to use a...

As people live longer, demand for qualified workers in health and social care continues to grow across our region, Scotland and the rest of the developed world creating opportunities for work in fields relating to: nursing social care allied healthcare professions health promotion across the NHS, local authority or private companies.As part of the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) this one day a week course aims to: equip you with a thorough knowledge of human growth and development develop an awareness of the skills required when working with varying groups of clients build the foundations to a career in either nursing,...