Salford Discovering GPN

Do you want to find out more about working
as a General Practice Nurse in primary care?

Funded by NHS England, this module is open to Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, year 2 & 3 Student Nurses and Trainee Nursing Associates, in the Northwest, considering a career in General Practice Nursing. The content is informed by the Primary Care Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework and provides an opportunity to gain a better understanding of working in Primary Care/General Practice, supporting movement into this sector.
Please note: This is a non-credit bearing module.
This module is also available to study at level 6&7. This option is offered to Registered Nurses and Nursing Associates only.

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Module Content

An introduction to Primary Care including how it fits into the wider system.
Operating within a Primary Care environment.
Communication skills.
Quality, diversity, and inclusion, in terms of population health management.
Overview of immunisations used in primary care and legal aspects including patient specific directions and patient group directions.
Overview of long-term conditions, including asthma, COPD, diabetes and hypertension
Overview/introduction to sexual health/contraception.
Dementia care in the community.
Introduction to learning disability health check

Enrolment

As places are limited and funded through NHS England, we ask that you apply only if you have a genuine intention to complete the module and are confident that you can balance the study requirements alongside your existing personal and professional commitments. Before applying, please carefully consider whether you have sufficient time available to engage with and successfully complete the programme. Once a place has been offered, it is expected that you will activate your account and complete the first week within 4 weeks Failure to do so will result in your place being offered to another student.

Teaching & learning strategy

The module will be available to access online over a 12-week period. While some flexibility is permitted, it is expected that the module will be completed within 16 weeks of your enrolment date. Each week is expected to take 1-2 hours to complete. The module content is written and delivered by Nurses expert in the field of General Practice Nursing.

There will be no formal assessment required on completion of this module, but assessment of knowledge and learning will occur throughout the module and you will be encouraged and supported to keep a portfolio of learning and reflection which can be used to support any application for a Practice Nurse role.