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Nursing (return to practice)

University of Northampton

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  • Study mode
    Part-time
    Duration of the course
    3-12 months depending on individual returner's needs and circumstances
    Leading to a career in
    Nursing (return to practice), Nursing (return to practice, general practice nursing)
  • Contact details
    [email protected]
    0300 303 2772
  • Region
    East Midlands, South East
    Admissions address
    Park Campus
    Boughton Green Road
    Northampton
    NN2 7AL
Entry Requirements

If you have previously been a registered nurse and wish to return to the profession then you may need to undertake a Return to Practice programme. The programme allows you to update your skills and knowledge so that you can become re-registered and return to work in nursing. The course will take approximately three to six months to complete, although some people may take longer (up to 12 months) depending on clinical placement hours required, the length of time out of practice and length of time previously in practice. Courses are flexible to fit around existing commitments, such as childcare.

If you are looking to return to GP practice nursing, there are GP placements available via this course. 

Funding

NHS England will provide a one off contribution to nurses Returning to Practice to assist with costs and expenses such as purchasing books, car parking, child care etc. NHSE will also pay for the course for returnees as well as contribute to placement costs.

Apply today

Applications for Return to Practice programmes should be made directly to the named person at this university (above). They can tell you more about their course and which local trusts provide the clinical placements. Alternatively, you can contact NHS Health Education England in the East of England on [email protected]

Nursing (return to practice)

University of Brighton

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  • Study mode
    Distance learning/online
    Duration of the course
    8 week online course plus 150-300 placement hours
    Leading to a career in
    Nursing (return to practice)
  • Contact details
    [email protected]
    01273 644644
  • Region
    East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber
    Admissions address
    Westlain House
    Village Way
    Falmer
    Brighton
    BN1 9PH
Entry Requirements

If you have previously been a registered nurse and wish to return to the profession then you may need to undertake a Return to Practice programme. The programme allows you to update your skills and knowledge so that you can become re-registered and return to work in nursing.

The academic part of the programme is fully online, enabling remote study with no costly or time-consuming commute. Applicants are required to have some basic computer skills, however there is technical support and training available. 

Funding

Health Education England (HEE) will provide a one off contribution to nurses Returning to Practice to assist with costs and expenses such as purchasing books, car parking, child care etc. HEE will also pay for the course for returnees as well as contribute to placement costs.

Apply today

Applications for Return to Practice programmes should be made directly to the named person at this university (above). They can tell you more about their course and which local trusts provide the clinical placements. Alternatively, you can contact NHS Health Education England in the South East on [email protected]

Nursing (return to practice)

Canterbury Christ Church University

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  • Study mode
    Part-time
    Duration of the course
    3-12 months depending on individual returner's needs and circumstances
    Leading to a career in
    Nursing (return to practice)
  • Contact details
    [email protected]
    01227 928000
  • Region
    South East
    Admissions address
    Erasmus Building
    North Holmes Road
    Canterbury
    Kent
    CT1 1QU
Entry Requirements

If you have previously been a registered nurse and wish to return to the profession then you may need to undertake a Return to Practice programme. The programme allows you to update your skills and knowledge so that you can become re-registered and return to work in nursing. The course will take approximately three to six months to complete, although some people may take longer (up to 12 months) depending on clinical placement hours required, the length of time out of practice and length of time previously in practice. Courses are flexible to fit around existing commitments, such as childcare.

Funding

NHS England (NHSE) will provide a one off contribution to nurses Returning to Practice to assist with costs and expenses such as purchasing books, car parking, child care etc. NHSE will also pay for the course for returnees as well as contribute to placement costs.

Apply today

Applications for Return to Practice programmes should be made directly to the named person at this university (above). They can tell you more about their course and which local trusts provide the clinical placements. Alternatively, you can contact NHS England in the South East on [email protected]

Nursing (return to practice)

University of Greenwich

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  • Study mode
    Part-time
    Duration of the course
    3-12 months depending on individual returner's needs and circumstances
    Leading to a career in
    Nursing (return to practice)
  • Contact details
    [email protected]
    020 8331 8000
  • Region
    South East
    Admissions address
    Old Royal Naval College
    Park Row
    Greenwich
    London SE10 9LS
Entry Requirements

If you have previously been a registered nurse and wish to return to the profession then you may need to undertake a Return to Practice programme. The programme allows you to update your skills and knowledge so that you can become re-registered and return to work in nursing. The course will take approximately three to six months to complete, although some people may take longer (up to 12 months) depending on clinical placement hours required, the length of time out of practice and length of time previously in practice. Courses are flexible to fit around existing commitments, such as childcare.

Funding

NHS England (NHSE) will provide a one off contribution to nurses Returning to Practice to assist with costs and expenses such as purchasing books, car parking, child care etc. NHSE will also pay for the course for returnees as well as contribute to placement costs.

Apply today

Applications for Return to Practice programmes should be made directly to the named person at this university (above). They can tell you more about their course and which local trusts provide the clinical placements. Alternatively, you can contact NHSE in the South East on [email protected]

Nursing (return to practice)

University of Hertfordshire

  • Study mode
    Part-time
    Duration of the course
    3-6 months depending on individual returner's needs and circumstances
    Leading to a career in
    Nursing (return to practice)
  • Contact details
    [email protected]
    01707 285306
  • Region
    South East
    Admissions address
    College Lane
    Hatfield
    Hertfordshire
    AL10 9AB
Entry Requirements

If you have previously been a registered nurse and wish to return to the profession then you may need to undertake a Return to Practice programme. The programme allows you to update your skills and knowledge so that you can become re-registered and return to work in nursing. The course will take approximately three to six months to complete, depending on clinical placement hours required, the length of time out of practice and length of time previously in practice. Courses are flexible to fit around existing commitments, such as childcare.

There is the option to study this course at either level 6 (degree level) or level 7 (masters level). 

Funding

Health Education England (HEE) will provide a one off contribution to nurses Returning to Practice to assist with costs and expenses such as purchasing books, car parking, child care etc. HEE will also pay for the course for returnees as well as contribute to placement costs.

Apply today

Applications for Return to Practice programmes should be made directly to the named person at this university (above). They can tell you more about their course and which local trusts provide the clinical placements. Alternatively, you can contact NHS Health Education England in the South East on [email protected]

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