BSc Hons. Learning Disabilities Nursing

The Nursing - Registered Nurse Learning Disability BSc(Hons) course at Kingston University is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding required to excel as a Learning Disability nurse. This course is tailor-made to ensure students gain first-hand experience in caring for people with learning disabilities across different ages, in different settings.Course Content: The course combines both academic study and clinical practice over three years, allowing students to gain essential experience. In the academic component, students learn the fundamentals of nursing science, the importance of evidence-based practice, global health issues, mental health, and social care. The clinical experience allows students to apply these theoretical aspects in real-world scenarios.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Learning Disability Nursing Practice, Fundamental Skills for Nursing & Care, Pharmacological Interventions and Nursing Implications, Leadership and Management in Learning Disability Contexts, and Crisis, Urgent and Acute Care in Learning Disability Contexts.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the NMC post successfully completing the course.Future Careers: The careers for graduates of the course are diverse and can range from working in community healthcare teams, hospitals, secure environments, schools for children with special needs, or in specialist healthcare settings. Graduates can also move into roles such as nurse consultants, clinical nurse specialists, nurse educators, or health service managers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.