Advanced Clinical Practice in Neonatal Care Degree Apprenticeship (masters)
Are you a senior neonatal nurse looking to progress without taking time away from employment?

The apprentice must be on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register or the Allied Health Professionals Council register to apply for the Advanced Clinical Practice programme, working in a role that facilitates advanced clinical practice and must meet the University's entry requirements for study at postgraduate level.
Applicants will normally have a first degree hons at 2.1 or above. (those without a degree but with appropriate practice related experience relevant to the programme may be eligible to apply).
The following are essential:
Do you want to enhance your career opportunities and learning within the specialist field of neonatal nursing? Are you a senior neonatal nurse looking to progress without taking time away from employment?
Our Advanced Clinical Practice in Neonatal Care Apprenticeship has been developed in close collaboration with key stakeholders, including University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, to empower new and existing employees to earn an MSc Advanced Neonatal Practitioner qualification whilst in paid employment.
This work-based programme is a flexible alternative to traditional university study, and offers innovative and inspirational teaching by subject experts via a blended learning approach.
The aim of the programme is to equip practitioners to advance knowledge and skills by:-
For those who are not eligible through the degree apprenticeships route, please view our student funded programme - MSc Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
Our innovative new programme has been developed through close collaboration with key stakeholders, including University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, to empower you to develop as an advanced practitioner. The contemporary focus inspires efficiency, effectiveness and quality of practice to positively impact on neonatal care.
Our nursing students gain real world experience with 20 per cent of their course spent on placement. You will participate in the best and most varied hands-on experience within a host locality.
Practice experience can be obtained within your own unit as appropriate or facilitated at a unit of suitable designation in negotiation with your employer.
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