Fundamentals of Primary Care Nursing

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University? 

Majority of our BNU Nursing courses are accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring that our programmes meet rigorous professional standards. 

Our teaching teams comprise experienced industry experts who bring a wealth of practical knowledge and insight, dedicated to guiding and mentoring students throughout their learning journey.

As a student at BNU, you’ll have access to a range of facilities, including our 24 hour library, study areas, computer suites and our Students’ Union. You can also use our award-winning services such as career support and guidance, mental health and wellbeing support and cost-of-living support.  

What will I study?

Specialist Modules which are designed to develop knowledge and core skills such as the  completion of the RCN accredited National Health Service Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP), national immunisation programme,  travel care, ear care and wound care to name a few. 

As well as this you’ll discuss and evaluate the management and monitoring of several long-term conditions in primary care such as include asthma, COPD, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, dementia, frailty, cancer and end of life care, and how needs alter for vulnerable groups. 

In addition, modules will develop a critical understanding of the context of clinical practice and contemporary issues which impact on the delivery of care. 

How will I be taught and assessed?

This course has been designed to be delivered by blended learning. 

There will be face to face learning in the classroom in the form of lectures, demonstrations and tutorials, together with virtual sessions.

An E- learning resource has been developed to enhance your learning which will form part of the core learning material.  Whilst in practice you’ll be guided and supported by the supervisor, cervical screening mentor and tutors throughout the programme.