Foundation GPN Course – Portsmouth Venue

Attend a fully funded programme of education and skills-based training for newly appointed practice nurses who have joined General Practice in the previous 18 months.
This innovative eight-month course will enable the development of clinical skills, new knowledge and learning, to prepare practice nurses for their role.

The course will include:

• Cervical Cytology
• Immunisation
• Wound Care
• Sexual Health
• Mental Health and Dementia
• Long-term Conditions

Course dates:

• 17th September 2019
• 8, 9, 22, 23 October 2019
• 12, 13, 26, 27 November 2019
• 10 & 11 December 2019
• 14, 15, 28, 29 January 2020
• 11 & 12 February 2020
• 3, 4, 17, 18, 31 March 2020
• 1 & 21 April 2020
• 6 May 2020

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL DATES

Taught by Clinical Experts, the course also includes an exploration of the context of Practice Nursing, the evolution of Primary Care, Clinical Governance, QoF and the role of Clinical Commissioning Groups.

Practices will be eligible for a free NMC endorsed Learning and Assessing in Practice, to support those acting as mentors to students on this course.

Entry requirements: Applicants should have a DipHE or equivalent or have undertaken accredited study at minimum diploma level

Award: 40 credits at degree (Level 6) or Master’s (Level 7)

Please contact Pippa Stupple, Programme Director, General Practice Nursing, by email: Philippa.Stupple@hee.nhs.uk to confirm your place.