Programme learning outcomes
Statement of Purpose
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be awarded a master’s degree and will be eligible to apply for registration as either an adult or mental health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). During the programme you will build upon your existing knowledge and skills and develop new ones on your path to registration as a professional nurse. The MSc Nursing programme has been designed to support you to become the best nurse that you can be through the development of problem-solving skills, clinical skills, leadership and research skills.
York’s graduate entry nursing programme champions compassionate and effective care for the individual, across a range of specialist health settings, through the development of knowledgeable and professional nurses. By choosing to study at the University of York, you will gain from being a part of a thriving Department of Health Sciences in a Russell Group University, enriched by cutting edge research.
This programme offers opportunities to work with experts in nursing and healthcare practice and education. It focuses upon supporting students to become registered nurses who are fit for practice and equipped with the right values, skills and knowledge to enable them to provide exemplary care. You will be prepared to commence your nursing career in a range of settings and with a range of care providers.
Programme learning outcomes
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
Engage in compassionate and reflective practice, taking accountability for actions and supporting others.
Apply nursing and leadership skills when working in partnership with individuals, families, communities and other professionals to promote health and maintain quality of life.
Apply enhanced knowledge, skills and expertise to assess individuals with complex needs to diagnose and plan person-centred care in a variety of settings, and across the lifespan.
Synthesize evidence to inform and evaluate leadership and high quality nursing practice.
Through effective leadership, instil team-working into the work environment in order to manage and support staff and teams across a range of care settings.
Access, assess and evaluate information and take appropriate action to address risk, ensure safe practice and improve quality at an operational, strategic and organisational level.
Develop and lead care across a range of organisations and settings.
Communicate effectively with patients, families/carers, and professionals within an organisational setting, using a range of techniques and strategies.