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Singapore, 15 April 2005
| Ticket to a nursing career in the UK |
PurpleTrain launches BSc (Hons) in
Applied Nursing Science programme |
PurpleTrain.com, an e-Learning service provider has launched its latest degree programme, the Bachelor of Science (BSc (Hons)) in Applied Nursing Science by Northumbria University, UK. This degree programme will provide graduates with the ticket to a nursing career in the UK.
The aims of this programme are to help students to develop a good understanding of key concepts underpinning nursing practice and to analyse developments in nursing from a practical perspective. Students will undertake a theoretical analysis of the role of nursing within the changing structure of the health care industry in a variety of settings.
This advancement into a recognised University from the UK allows for a route to an accredited nursing degree allowing graduates international mobility and a ticket to a nursing career in UK. Upon completion of the degree, nurses will be able to apply to Northumbria University to undertake an 'adaptation' module of study. This module will be approved by UK's Nursing and Midwifery Council. Upon passing this module, students will have to be qualified to seek employment with hospitals and nursing homes in the UK.
Said Mr Val Ortega, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Informatics Group: "The B.Sc (Hons) in Applied Nursing Science is tailored to ensure its students have an enriched educational experience. It further allows its graduates to be considered for an 'adaptation' programme, which leads to the opportunity of seeking employment with the UK National Health Service Trusts and nursing homes."
Market Demand for Nurses
There is no shortage in the demand for nurses worldwide.
According to the American Federation State Country Municipal Employees, 'among all occupations, registered nurses have the largest projected 10-year job growth, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The demand for nurses in the year 2012 is expected to be 2.9 million, up from 2.3 million in 2002.The total job openings, including new jobs and replacing nurses who no longer are practicing, will be more than 1.1 million from 2002 to 2012.'
'In Canada, 50% of nurses employed today will retire within the next 15 years. Student classes will need to double from 5'000 to 10'000 a year to fill the gap. By 2016 however there will be an expected shortfall of 113'000 nurses.
Looking at Europe and considering the difference in size of the general population, we find similar shortfall statistics:
- United Kingdom: 22'000
- Denmark: 22'000
- Germany: 13'000
- Netherlands: 13'000
- Switzerland: 3'000. '
[Source: International council of nurses]
BSc (Hons) Applied Nursing Science programme
The BSc (Hons) Applied Nursing syllabus is industry-focused on nursing and business and provides an excellent foundation to students. Upon completion of the degree, students will be able to embark on a professional career with attractive remuneration in nursing and many of its related fields that is sought after today.
This programme works on the latest concepts to develop working applications of the nursing profession. Nursing students will receive skills reflecting industry demands in one of the most sought-after employment fields.
Only a professionally qualified Academic is suitable to teach nursing and receiving training from highly qualified academics will incorporate learning experiences that learners can inculcate into their own working careers.
The course materials are produced directly by Northumbria University. The course - the industrial placement - is exactly the same as the accredited version available to students on-campus. Students will be assessed at an international level, and have the same footing as those taught elsewhere, adding mobility to an international career path in Nursing.
The possible career opportunities in the private and public healthcare associations for our graduates are:
- Senior Staff Nurse
- Specialist Clinician
- Patient Relations Manager
- Healthcare Consultant
- Medical Affairs Quality Assurance Manager
- Medical Writer
- Clinics Manager
About Northumbria University
Northumbria University is a large metropolitan university, first established as a polytechnic in 1969 and inaugurated as a university on 1 September 1992. The largely modularised curriculum is delivered to almost 22,000 students about 15,000 of who are full-time. The remainder study on a wide range of part-time and short courses.
School of Health, Community and Education Studies at Northumbria
The new School of Health, Community and Education Studies (known formerly as the Faculty of Health, Social Work and Education), brings together a comprehensive range of expertise in the caring and enabling professions. We have over 300 academic staff supporting courses and research in health, nursing, health promotion, midwifery, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work and social care and teacher education.
Northumbria has a teaching record that many traditional universities struggle to match in terms of the number of subjects rated excellent and the proportion of teaching assessments receiving top scores. [Source: The Sunday Times University Guide]
"Ranked 2nd in the UK for Nursing…"
[Times Good University Guide, 2005]
About PurpleTrain.com
PurpleTrain.com, the global e-Learning provider, started out as Asia's first e-Learning provider in 1999. Today, it is the largest e-Learning provider outside the United States, with over 72,000 e-users, and offers Business, IT education and Health Sciences programmes, corporate training courses and education-related services.
PurpleTrain.com is a 100%-owned venture of Informatics Holdings Limited, a leading training and education provider listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. Informatics Holdings Ltd is a world-class institute for quality lifelong learning services and made the ranking among Forbes Global's 200 Best Small Companies in the world.
For more information on course, please contact:
Sher Ong
PR & Marketing Manager, PurpleTrain
Informatics Group
DID: (65) 6580 4289
Email: sherong@informaticsgroup.com
Yap Wai Lian
PR & Marketing Manager, Higher Education
Informatics Group
DID: (65) 6580 4286
Email: wlyap@informaticsgroup.com
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