Pre-registration nursing with the Open University in the R05 Add your own locality to the slide 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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Eligible for credit transfer? Previous university studies relevant to nursing? Contact credit transfer now 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

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 email and hard copy with application Complete discussion task, explained in guidance notes, and submit by email 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

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 http://www.open.ac.uk/skillsforstudy/

Contact us Not sure about something? Get in touch Rachael Chadwin R.Chadwin@open.ac.uk