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Bachelor of Science with Honours Adult Nursing (January), Level 5, 2023/24 - Course Handbook
Welcome to the Course
January cohorts
Welcome to our new and returning students for the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing course. This handbook provides you with information that you will need on your course. You should find it helpful when you first start, when you are preparing for assessment and at any time that you need help or advice in connection with your studies here. You will also receive a Module Handbook for each module you study on your course and a Practice Learning Handbook.
You are enrolled on a course that is preparing you for a career which carries with it great privilege and responsibility. You should be proud of the profession you are preparing to enter into and look forward to upholding the values and standards that have made the UK's nurses so well regarded across the world.
It is important that, even as a student, you conduct yourself professionally at all times in order to justify the trust the public places in our profession. This can take some getting used to at first, but your tutors, practice assessors and the Nursing & Midwifery Council are here to support you. Throughout your course you will learn about the behaviour and conduct that the public expects from nurses. You will develop and be assessed on the knowledge, skills and attitude you need to become a registered nurse. You should use the Nursing & Midwifery Council's Code of Conduct (2018) to guide your conduct at all times during the course, available at: https://www.nmc.org.uk/standards/code.
The course team is looking forward to working with you this year and we hope that your time studying with us at Leeds Beckett University is both enjoyable and successful. On behalf of our University and the whole course team we would like to wish you well in your studies.
Janine Lee, Pre-Registration Nursing Course Director
Downloading this Handbook: If you are downloading this Course Handbook, the appendices will need to be downloaded separately from the Handbook.
NMC Standards: The course was reapproved for delivery during the 2019/20 academic year by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), so sometimes in the sections below we provide information for students who commenced before September 2020 (NMC Standards 2010) and for students who commenced from September 2020 (NMC Standards 2018).
Course calendar: This course follows a non-standard academic calendar - see the course calendar/year planner in the Timetable Information section.
Welcome to your course in the School of Health. I am delighted to be able to welcome our new and returning students and apprentices into the 2023/24 academic year.
The year ahead will contain success, challenge, and personal growth for you, and the School's team of dedicated academics, learning officers and administrators are here to help you to achieve your potential.
Our School has a broad range of disciplines, including Biomedical Sciences, Health Promotion, Nursing and Healthcare, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychological Therapies and Mental Health, Safety and Environmental Health, Social and Community Studies and Sports and Exercise Therapy teams. Our academic teams work collaboratively - drawing on each other's expertise to support learning, undertake professional practice and consultancy, and delivery internationally recognised, societally impactful research.
Throughout the year ahead please do take time to let us know what you are enjoying and what you find valuable - but also please let us know if there are things we could do differently to improve your experience through feedback to your Course Director, at the School Forum or through the module evaluation and surveys.
I wish you every success for this academic year!
Dr Duncan Sharp, Dean of School
Leeds Beckett Students' Union (LBSU) is led by students for students! Their mission is to make your uni life better! Your Student Officer Team is elected by you to lead the Students' Union into the academic year. They represent all Leeds Beckett students and campaign for the changes you want to see in the university and beyond. They do this by representing your interests, giving you the chance to socialise and meet new people, hosting CV-boosting opportunities, and providing advice and support when you need it most. Shape your own experience by submitting your thoughts through your Course Rep, or if you'd like to influence the Students' Union's policy stance on particular issues or share ideas for improving the student experience across the University, submit your ideas on the Have Your Say platform, which is designed to make change happen! Below you'll find information on a few of their services but if you've any questions, please feel free to get in touch.
Silas Ozoya, your Academic Experience Officer, also wanted to say a few words to introduce himself: "Hey There! I'm Silas, your Academic Experience Officer. It's my job to ensure your academic experience at Leeds Beckett is the best it can be! We're a friendly and open-minded bunch at LBSU, so don't hesitate to get in touch with us! I'm looking forward to meeting you very soon!"
Contact LBSU at:
Email: lbsu-welcome@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Phone: 0113 812 8400
Website: www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk
- Following the lifting of all pandemic restrictions and advice from the Department for Education, we currently anticipate that no social distancing measures will be in place on campus during the 2023/24 academic year, enabling a normal on-campus experience. Our aim is to ensure that our students experience Leeds Beckett University, our courses, campuses, facilities and services to the fullest extent possible, while maintaining an environment where students and staff feel safe.
- In all cases, the health and safety of students and staff is our priority and we will continue to follow guidance from the UK Health Security Agency, the Department for Education and all other recognised government agencies (such as the Office for Students) in full and keep matters under close review at all times. The advice and restrictions may change before and/or during the academic year, either nationally or in response to local conditions and rates of infection and include the need for social distancing measures and other restrictions. Our flexible delivery model allows us to revert to a blended and/or remote delivery model if this becomes necessary. In a worst case scenario it is possible our campuses may need to close.
- In the event that delivery is restricted as a consequence of pandemic restrictions, we will keep you informed of planned changes as they arise, to ensure you are provided with accurate information.
Key Contacts & Keeping in Touch
Academic Advisor
On this course, you will be allocated an academic advisor/ personal tutor who will support you for the duration of the course. They are available to support your academic, personal and professional development and progression across the programme. They will also provide pastoral support throughout the year and where needed signpost you to Student Services for counselling, financial support, disability support, etc., as appropriate.
Academic Assessor
You will also be allocated a NMC academic assessor. Their role is to review your practice assessment documents at the end of each placement and confirm your achievement of proficiencies and other NMC requirements to inform your progression.
You are usually allocated these staff during your induction period.
January cohorts: Jayne Wade, j.wade@leedsbeckett.ac.uk, 0113 812 2631, Portland Building room 513
Your Course Representative details will be provided in class or via MyBeckett.
The Academic Librarians for this course can be contacted at: sohlibrary@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Or complete their online form for help with academic and research skills: Get Help form
Practice Learning team
nursingplacements@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Please also see your Practice Learning Handbook for more contacts and who to contact for queries.
Pre-Registration Nursing Practice Learning Lead
Kathryn Waldegrave, k.e.waldegrave@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Freedom to Speak up Guardian
See details here: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/health-practice-learning-hub/freedom-to-speak-up/
The contact details of other key services, such as Student Advice, Disability Advice, Student Wellbeing, the Library, Student Money, Careers, Students' Union Advice Service and Students' Union Student Voice Team can be found on the Students web page.
Academic and administrative staff at our University use your student email address to contact you. It is important that you check this account regularly i.e. at least twice a week. You can forward emails from your student email address to a preferred personal email address, however, quarantine and spam filters needed by our University mean that emails sent from external email addresses may be delayed, blocked or deleted. It is therefore important that your student email address is the only email address that you use to contact University staff. Information on how to access your student email address can be found on the Library Student IT Support page http://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/it_support/office365/outlook
Please make sure that you inform your Course Administration team whenever you change your address and contact details. It is important that you also update your records yourself. You can do this via the My Account/Update my Data tab on MyBeckett. This will ensure we can always contact you in an emergency, and that you receive any important University communications that we may need to send you.
We will inform you of class activities and course notifications, including any cancellations. Cancellations or changes to timetables will be notified as soon as possible. This will usually be done by email to student email address and announcements sent out via MyBeckett. If on a rare occasion, you do attend a session and the member of staff does not arrive, please contact the Course Administrator for advice.
For each module, the Module Handbook will include the preferred method of communicating general information about that module to you and the Nursing Group on MyBeckett will be the preferred method of communicating course information.
Contacting Staff
If you need to contact a member of the academic team, you should first try to speak to them at the end of your lectures or in practice support. If they are not available, or the matter is urgent, please email them for an appointment.
Responses from Staff
Please allow staff 3-5 of their working days to respond to your email and if you do not receive a response, please re-email or phone. If you do have difficulties contacting a member of the team, your Course Leader or administrator will be able to help.
Changes to Timetables
Please check the electronic timetable regularly (at least once a week) to see any changes which may have been made to forthcoming sessions. The course team will notify you by email of any changes which have to be made with short notice - i.e., affecting sessions in the forthcoming 7 working days.
What to do if staff are late / do not arrive to sessions
If staff do not arrive for a session within 10 minutes of the start time, please stay in the room and request course representatives contact the Course Administrator and staff responsible for teaching to ask for advice. It is unusual for this to happen so please ensure this is reported.
Also see the Attendance and absences appendix below and your Practice Learning Handbook for more details.
If you will be absent from lectures, email nursing@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Please ensure you include full name; course; intake year and month; personal tutor name; reason for absence and expected date of return.
For placement absences, see details in your Practice Learning Handbook. The absence reporting web page is here: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/health-practice-learning-hub/absence-reporting/.
Details of procedures to be followed to make up practice hours before the end of the academic year can be found in the Practice Learning Handbook. Failure to follow this procedure may mean that these hours are classed as unauthorised absence which is a professional concern.
If you are unable to study, you must follow the requirements in the Attendance and absences appendix.
MS Teams is part of the Office 365 suite used by staff and students for communication and collaboration:
- Access via MyBeckett on University devices as well as on personal mobiles via a free downloadable app.
- Participate in online meetings and video conferencing in groups or one-to-one.
- Work on shared content, ideas, projects and online learning.
- Utilise breakout rooms to create more dynamic sessions
Further information is available on the Library's MS Teams FAQ web page.
Timetable Information
The University’s standard term dates are available on our Academic Calendars web page.
Taught sessions, both mandatory and optional, will be scheduled and included in your online timetable. Depending on your course, this may also include scheduled online teaching and learning sessions where student engagement is required at a specified time or tutor pre-recorded lectures.
Normally, timetables will be made available to continuing students on 31st July and during induction week for new students via:
- The Student Portal (MyBeckett)
- The Leeds Beckett app
You should discuss any difficulties relating to your engagement with timetabled sessions with your Course Administrator.
Course Calendar Course CalendarCourse Overview
This three-year undergraduate nursing degree prepares students to qualify as a registered adult nurse and develop the expertise to be able to support people experiencing disease and illnesses in within primary, secondary and tertiary care services. The course is structured around three academic modules and one practice module each year which supports practice learning experiences across a wide range of settings.
On successful completion of the course adult nurses are educated, knowledgeable graduates who act with leadership and confidence to support people and their families through self-care or through the delivery and co-ordination of integrated care across the patient pathway. Graduates have the skills to communicate effectively and to critically select and use their knowledge to effectively lead, manage and deliver packages of care which address an individual's health needs, choices and decision making. Graduates assess, plan and deliver safe and effective evidence-based care using their professional judgement to make informed decisions in delegating and supervising fundamental aspects of care to others who are sufficiently trained.
The course prepares graduates, who will be eligible to apply to register with the NMC on successful completion of the target award, to act as change agents and champion research and innovation into care. Graduates are prepared for practice in the 21st century health care environment. They will have the knowledge and skills to care for people of all ages and across all care settings and play a vital role in providing, leading and co-ordinating care that is compassionate, evidence-based, and person-centred.
The course has been designed to meet the NMC's Standards Framework for Nursing and Midwifery Education (SFNME) and is mapped to these requirements, providing theory and practice learning across the four fields of nursing practice: adult, mental health, learning disabilities and children's nursing. On completion of the course, successful adult nursing students will have met the NMC (2018) Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses (FNSPRN). Graduates will be autonomous practitioners who can capably, safely, compassionately and proficiently meet the FNSPRN detailed in the seven platforms below and demonstrate the communication and relationship management skills (Annex A) and the nursing procedures (Annex B) at the point of registration in order to provide safe nursing care.
Philosophy for pre-registration nursing courses (adult field)
The philosophy underpinning the course reflects a vision of nursing and nurse education which has been developed through discussion and engagement with a broad range of stakeholders. It reflects the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards (2018), the NMC Code (2018) and Leeds Beckett 'graduate attributes'. The resulting philosophy places emphasis on the development of autonomous graduates through enquiry-based learning who are empowered to ask questions, challenge practice, interrogate evidence, identify solutions, formulate conclusions to achieve the desired proficiencies and programme outcomes.
Values and beliefs underpinning nursing practice
Nursing is a caring and compassionate activity, where the relationships formed between nurses and people using services, aim to foster hope. These relationships are based upon principles of mutuality, empowerment, integrity and candour aiming to establish a solid foundation of trust. Nurses aim to work collaboratively with people towards health, well-being and personal recovery in a context sensitive manner. Given the need for nurses to engage in these close, therapeutic relationships, they need high levels of self-awareness and ways of sustaining the emotional labour involved in this work.
Nursing is collaborative and flexible in approach, recognising and supporting individuals and teams, to address the diversity of physical and mental health needs across the lifespan, including end of life care. Nursing care is respectful, non-discriminatory, evidence informed, effective and safe, making the needs of people using our service the first priority. To support the personal recovery of people using health services we recognise the need to understand and engage in highly personalised ways with people across biological, social, psychological and spiritual dimensions. This engagement seeks to build on the strengths and assets which people have within their own social networks.
On successful completion of the course, graduate adult nurses will be educated, knowledgeable graduates who act with leadership and confidence to support people and their families through self-care or through the delivery and co-ordination of integrated care across the patient pathway. The graduates will have the skills to communicate effectively and to critically select and use their knowledge to effectively lead, manage and deliver packages of care which address an individual's health needs, choices and decision making. The graduate nurse will assess, plan and deliver safe, effective evidence-based care and wisely use their professional judgement to make informed decisions in delegating and supervising fundamental aspects of care to others who are sufficiently trained. The course prepares graduates, who will be eligible to apply to register with the NMC, to act as change agents and champion research and innovation into care.
Learning culture to promote engagement
Enquiry based teaching and learning strategies engage students collaboratively in the production of knowledge and skills to underpin nursing practice. High quality learning is facilitated by experienced academic staff and people with lived experience of health problems and is delivered in an inclusive manner which enables students to personalise their education and interests.
Emphasis is placed on nurturing active and self-regulated learners who are motivated and responsible for their progression through the course and career (Zimmerman 1990, Tennant 2006). Assessment incorporates feed-forward and feedback approaches to foster student development as resilient, reflective and independent learners and graduates (Schon 1983, Boud et al 1985). Student support is ethical, sustainable and developmental.
Given the relational nature of nursing practice, the engagement with students recognises their need both for gaining knowledge and also for exploring their values, and the intrapersonal challenges of therapeutic work. Teaching, learning and assessment methods used across the course support the development of critical thinkers capable of generating evidence-based solutions for delivery of safe and effective practice (Pedaste et al 2015).
Course Learning Outcomes and Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses Platforms summary: on successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
Platform 1 Being an accountable professional
Act in the best interests of people, putting them first and providing nursing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate which embraces enhancements in digital health technologies. They act professionally at all times and use their knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions about care. They communicate and manage relationships effectively using a range of approaches, are role models for others, and are accountable for their actions. They critically reflect on their practice and keep abreast of new and emerging global, national, regional developments in nursing, health and care.
Platform 2 Promoting health and preventing ill health
Play a key role in improving and maintaining the mental, physical and behavioural health and well-being of people, families, communities and populations. They support and enable people at all stages of life and in all care settings to make informed choices about how to manage health challenges in order to maximise their quality of life and improve health outcomes. They are actively involved in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health and engage in public health, community development and global health agendas, and in the reduction of health inequalities using digital applications and social prescribing to support their work.
Platform 3 Assessing needs and planning care
Prioritise the needs of people when assessing and reviewing their mental, physical, cognitive, behavioural, social and spiritual needs. They confidently and critically identify and use data and information obtained from a range of sources during assessments to identify the priorities and requirements for person-centred and evidence-based nursing interventions and support. They work in partnership with people to develop person-centred care plans that take into account their individual circumstances, characteristics and preferences.
Platform 4 Providing and evaluating care
Appraise the evidence base to provide compassionate, personalised nursing care, procedures and interventions to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care planned and come to sound clinical judgements about the effectiveness of nursing actions. Using reflective skills to develop aesthetic knowledge, ensuring the care they provide is person-centred, of a consistently high standard and evaluated in partnership with people, families and carers to ensuring care has been provided in line with their wishes, preferences and desired outcomes.
Platform 5 Leading and managing nursing care and leading teams
Provide leadership by acting as a role model for best practice in the delivery of nursing care. They are responsible for managing nursing care and are accountable for the appropriate delegation and supervision of care provided by others in the team including lay carers. They play an active and equal role in the interdisciplinary team, collaborating and communicating effectively using a range of techniques and with a range of colleagues.
Platform 6 Improving safety and quality of care
Make a key contribution to the continuous monitoring and quality improvement of care and treatment using evidence based approaches, in order to enhance individual's and population health outcomes and people's experience of nursing and related care. They assess risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action to manage those, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first.
Platform 7 Co-ordinating care
Provide leadership, co-ordinate and manage complex nursing and integrated care needs of people at any stage of their lives, across a range of organisations and settings. They contribute to processes of organisational change through an awareness of local and national policies.
- Identify, apply and evaluate a range of culturally sensitive approaches in practice to prevent and manage illness and disease and promote well-being.
- Integrate into practice the key policies and principles and theories relevant to general nursing, demonstrating values of commitment to collaborative, co-productive models of healthcare.
- Apply a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of research and other forms of evidence, to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis to enhance nursing practice.
- Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively.
- Work more independently in clinical practice, with less direct supervision, in a safe and increasingly confident manner, demonstrating qualities and transferable skills necessary to exercise personal responsibility and emergent autonomous decision-making.
- Recognise and work in clinical practice within professional, legal and ethical boundaries.
Assessment & Feedback
Level 4 is assessed by coursework, examinations and practical assessments.
Level 5 is assessed by coursework, examinations and practical assessments.
Level 6 is assessed by coursework, examinations and practical assessments.
Students are assessed in practice at each level.
Please note the exam/assessment periods in the programme plan and make sure that you are available during those periods. Further details of your schedule of examinations can be found on your timetable once the examination schedule is released. Coursework submission deadlines can normally be found on MyBeckett and in individual Module Handbooks/other module guides.
Disabled students requiring adjustments to assessments/examinations should contact Disability Advice as soon as possible. We can only guarantee that adjustments can be put in place if students have contacted us by the following deadlines:
Semester 1 - 10th November 2023
Semester 2 - 8th March 2024
Contact us:
Email: disabilityadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Tel: 0113 812 5831
Website: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/disability-advice/
It is important for your progression and achievement that you submit all work for all assignments in a timely manner. It is also important that you keep copies of all work submitted until after you have graduated. You should also keep any receipts confirming the submission of assignments. In the event of your submitted work being lost you may be required to produce a copy of the work and submission receipt. If you are unable to do so, your work will not be marked.
It is important to note that submitting all assignments is a requirement of your course. Should you experience extenuating circumstances which prevent you from submitting on time please make yourself aware of the Mitigation and Extenuating Circumstances process. Without any form of extenuating circumstances, standard penalties apply for late submission of assessed work. Full details of the penalties for late submission of course work are available in section 3 of the Academic Regulations at https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/our-university/public-information/academic-regulations/
You will be required to submit your written work via Turnitin and information on Turnitin is available here: https://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/it_support/mybeckett/turnitin
ASSESSMENT AND REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS FOR NURSING STUDENTS
For students with Reasonable Adjustment Plans, you should arrange to meet with your academic advisor at the start of the semester and discuss any challenges from the assessment hand-in dates for the semester and how these may best be managed with support identified in your reasonable adjustment plan.
Students with Reasonable Adjustments Plans or anticipatory adjustments, which include flexibility around deadlines, can submit on the extension date for the first sit of the module (or if you are undertaking a re-assessment, the extension date for the resit). Please let the module leader know if you wish to make use of this adjustment.
If you feel that your requirements for your RAP require a further extension, please contact your module leader to discuss.
These RAP extensions do not apply to exams and the mitigation process should be used.
GUIDELINES FOR ASSIGNMENT PRESENTATION
The following guidelines are provided as general guidance for assignments unless specified otherwise in your module handbook.
Format
Layout - assignments must be typed in double line spacing (except for quotations of more than 3 lines) on a A4 size document. Margins should be 2 cm wide. Pages should be numbered. Font - Arial or Calibri or similar, size 12 should be used.
Structure
Title Page - giving your student number, University details, course, module details and word count.
Statement of Confidentiality - a clear statement of your intention to protect the anonymity and confidentiality of clients and colleagues should be included in all assignments. Please see below for further guidance.
Contents Page - showing all page numbers for the detailed listing in sequence.
Reference List - for all written assignments, in alphabetical order of authors, listing all journals/books used or referred to in your text. Use the Harvard referencing convention as outlined in 'Quote Unquote': https://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/subject_support/harvard_referencing/quote_unquote_online
Word count - assignments must not exceed or fall below 10% of the total word count allowed unless otherwise specified. Any content over the word count +10% will be disregarded and will not be marked. For example, if the word count is 3000 words then the marker will mark up to 3300 words and disregard anything written after that point. All words, including quotes, within the assignment are included in the word count, except for the reference list, appendices and any tables. Please specify how many words you have used for your assignment on the front page. Assignments which do not declare their word count will not be marked.
Appendices - if these are required as support materials they should be clearly numbered and listed in the contents page.
Style - try to write in a straightforward, clear style, avoiding colloquialisms and abbreviations like 'didn't' and 'can't', etc.
Plagiarism - Acknowledge all quotations and sources of information to avoid plagiarism using Harvard referencing. Use single quotation marks at the beginning and ending of the precise words used. Quotations longer than three lines should be indented five spaces and single spaced, so that they stand out clearly from your own material. Check the Skills for Learning web pages for further guidance on avoiding plagiarism and paraphrasing guidance so you can show your understanding.
Ensuring anonymity and confidentiality in assignments
All work submitted must have the confidentiality statement together with a submission sheet. In your academic work, you may be required to draw on your experience in practice. It is vital that in addition to ensuring confidentiality in terms of the names and identifying characteristics of patients/service users/ colleagues, the place of work should not be identifiable in any way. This includes the department, ward or service in addition to the Trust or private organisation. Examples of terms you might consider using to ensure confidentiality include:
.a surgical ward in a large teaching hospitals Trust in the north of England
.a specialist community team from a large mental health Trust in the north of England
..a private nursing home in an inner city area
If you need to cite a local policy or locally developed practice guidelines, you should use the term 'Trust' or 'Nursing Home' without actually citing the actual name. An example of this would be:
...Mary was assessed using the Trust's validated pressure sore assessment tool (Trust, 2021)
In the reference list, this should be presented as: Trust (2021) Pressure Sore assessment practice guidelines
In addition, any copies of local documentation that you might be submitting as an appendix (such as an assessment tool) should have any identifiable logos, letterheads or brandings obscured.
If you are in any doubt about the issue of how to maintain confidentiality and anonymity in your written work, please seek advice from your module leader.
- Breaches where the exact patient cannot be identified are managed through a deduction of marks between 5-10%.
- Where patients can be identified, e.g., exact details of condition and area of care, the work is failed at 0% and if it was a first submission, the reassessment is capped at the pass mark.
See the Assignment Confidentiality Statement template in the appendices which must be included when submitting assignments.
Assessed work will normally be returned with appropriate feedback within 20 working days after your submission. There is sometimes a perceived delay between submitting an assessment and receiving feedback, as work has to be marked and moderated, before feedback can be given, but this will normally be within the standard return period. Each Module Handbook will provide you with specific guidelines on how and when you will receive feedback on your assessments.
Formative feedback: This will be provided either at sessions with academic advisors (pre-course work and some Skills sessions), during module sessions or via online or written feedback.
Summative feedback: Marks will usually be released online on or before 6pm at the end of the 4 week turn around period. Marks may be released earlier and if so, students will receive an email informing them of the release. The module leader will then arrange for you to collect your work if necessary. Please note this 4 week period does not include Bank holidays and periods where the University is closed for business. Students who are unclear about their feedback should make an appointment to discuss this with the marker in the first instance and should contact the Course Leader if there are any unresolved concerns.
Results from module assessments and decisions on progression to the next level of study (e.g., from Level 4 to Level 5 of an undergraduate degree) or awards (if you are in the final level) are available on the Results Online system: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/exams-assessments-and-awards/results-online/
Results will appear on Results Online within five working days from the date of the Progression and Award Board meeting (the meeting where your end of level outcome will be decided) or the Module Board meeting (the meeting where modular outcomes are decided).
If you are unsure about when you might receive your results or have queries relating to your results, you should contact your Course Administrator.
Moderation of marks contributing to honours degree classifications will reference the expectations set by the classification descriptors, as defined within the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and aligned with the relevant internal marking conventions. Moderation of marks contributing to honours degree classifications will reference the expectations set by the classification descriptors, as defined within the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and aligned with the relevant internal marking conventions - see this link.
The University recognises that, from time to time, students may encounter issues which may prevent them from being able to submit or take assessment. Where this is the case, students may be able to submit their 'extenuating circumstances' for consideration. Please see the Mitigation and Extenuating Circumstances web page for further information.
If you have not passed a module at the first attempt you will be eligible for re-assessment. See your Module Handbook for details of the relevant re-assessment process (e.g., whether it is coursework, an examination, a presentation or other form of assessment/when it will take place/what the deadline is).
You will be advised of the re-assessment opportunity and details by group email or a MyBeckett announcement from the module leader when results for the first assessment are released.
You are advised to contact your module leader, Course Administrator or academic advisor/assessor for any necessary clarification.
Please note that if you fail a module at the reassessment, the Progression and Award Board may offer you a repeat module or repeat year opportunity. This offer does not guarantee funding if you are currently receiving student finance or student bursaries.
If a practice experience is failed, please check the information in the Additional Regulations section.
Details about our Appeals process can be found on the appeals web page.
Academic integrity means intellectual honesty and is part of good academic practice. Further information can be found on our academic integrity web page.
Teaching & Learning
Learning and teaching activities, both face-to-face and online, include lectures, seminars, application to practice groups, simulated learning, online quizzes, and e-learning modules and activities. There is a course and level overview of learning and teaching which ensures that there is balance across the year and progression throughout the course. There is a focus on encouraging increasing independence and advancing skills, taking account of different preferences, learning styles and disabilities. The use of formative assessment is embedded in each module and across the course to maximise learning, to support students' development of specific academic skill sets such as academic integrity, reflection, case study writing and reports and to prepare students for summative assessments.
To ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning for students, the course team takes a zero tolerance to any disruption in class. Disrupting the learning of others contravenes both Leeds Beckett University Student Regulations, which you have agreed to abide by when enrolling on the course, and the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct (2018). Disruption may take the form of arriving late, using mobile phones in class and talking which disturbs others concentration.
Students are required to refer any student who is in breach of these regulations to the module leader in the first instance, for immediate management and to the Course Leader if problems continue. The module / Course Leader will arrange to meet with the student and may issue a letter of warning following the meeting. Students who do not meet standards of professional behaviour during the course may be referred to the University Fitness to Practise Panel. Information relating to unprofessional conduct may be recorded on any references supplied by the University.
Ensuring Professional Standards while studying on the Pre-Registration Nursing Courses
The School of Health is committed to ensuring that student learners and staff conduct themselves at all times in a way that shows respect to one another, to visitors and to members of the community. The Student Charter states that 'We are responsible, diligent, reliable and considerate in our academic and professional actions and behaviours'. The University is committed to providing a high-quality learning and teaching experience for all learners. This can only be achieved if members of the University community live and work beside each other in an environment which promotes respect.
However, unfortunately, this is not always the case in terms of the direct contact from learners towards their staff. The following offers two examples in which we ask learners to uphold their professional standards while on campus and in their interactions with all colleagues.
Example: Disruption in class
Being on a professional course your professional behaviour at University is fundamental to your success and the success of others. We all wish to ensure the highest standards of Learning and Teaching for all concerned. As such, course teams will take a poor view to any disruption in class. Disruption may take the form of arriving late, openly talking to others, using a mobile device during the session without good reason, eating and drinking or any other activities that disturb others' concentration. Disrupting the learning of others contravenes our 'Student Code of behaviour', which includes 'Students and staff are expected to follow the principles below to ensure that we all work collaboratively to enhance your learning experience'. Classroom disruption is one of the examples cited as being a problem.
BEHAVIOUR CONDUCT FOR TEACHING SESSIONS
As lecturers we will: Start and finish sessions on time, support your learning, ensure relevant resources are available before scheduled sessions (where appropriate and practical) and welcome your feedback.
As students and apprentices you will:
-Arrive for sessions on time; switch mobile devices off unless using these for the session, avoid private discussions and intervene if someone is disruptive by asking them to stop.
-Follow your absence reporting procedure. Persistent non-attendance or non-engagement will mean that your Course Team will follow the 'Attendance and Engagement' policy.
- If not using SEAtS for a session on campus (details on this link), ensure that you sign the register for that session and do not sign anyone else's attendance or ask any others to sign you into the session. Those who appear to have signed the register but who are not present and who have not followed absence reporting procedure will be referred for 'Fitness to Practise' review.
-Email your Course Administrator (or your course's absence inbox if there is one) if you need to leave a session part way through and do not plan to return to the session. Please provide details of the session and the reason for your absence. Leave the session quietly. Ensure that missed work is completed.
-Use mobile phones appropriately for individual learning needs during lectures. This may be acceptable providing you are not disturbing the learning of others. During practical sessions the use of video on mobile devices is prohibited unless for filming oneself and/or if you have documented reasons for doing so in your 'Reasonable Adjustment Plan'.
-Join online sessions with microphone muted. Cameras should be switched on when you are answering or asking questions.
-Refer any individual who is persistently disrupting session despite being asked to stop to the Module Leader and, if necessary, then to the Course Leader if the problems persist.
Process for escalating concerns regarding disruption
-Stage One: If the cohort are disrupted by others in a session then they need to let those disruptive individual(s) know that they are causing difficulties affecting others' concentration. The learning cohort should ask the disruptive colleague to stop.
-Stage Two: If the disruption continues then the cohort need to highlight this the relevant Lecturer and identify the relevant individual(s) causing the disruption.
-Stage Three: Staff will remind the cohort of the professional conduct required.
-Stage Four: If further disruption is reported by the cohort to staff then staff will investigate the incident and potentially refer individuals for 'Fitness to Practice' review as appropriate. Information relating to unprofessional conduct may be recorded on any job references supplied by the University.
EMAIL COMMUNICATION
The following relates to improper use of communication especially that of email communication directed towards staff by students and apprentices. Unfortunately, staff report some inappropriate email communication from some individuals. The following offer suggestions to ensure your professional exchanges and status. A well written email with good email etiquette makes it more likely that people will respond positively to your emails. It shows people that you are polite and professional. It also makes it less likely to cause misunderstandings.
When starting the email use proper greetings. Starting an email with no greeting at all can appear rude. While you might say 'Hey', 'Heya' or 'Hey there!' to someone in person it is not the best way to start an email as it is too informal in professional settings. If you know the person that you are sending the email to then some common greetings such as 'Hi' or 'Hello' can be used. Otherwise, if you need to be a bit more formal then 'Dear ...' or 'Good morning/afternoon' are more appropriate.
The way to end an email is important too. For instance 'I look forward to hearing from you', if needed, is courteous. Common ways you can sign-off an email include 'Kind regards', 'Sincerely' or even 'Thank you'. For emails to staff, please include your full name, your course, your year group (e.g. 1st, 2nd, 3rd year) and, where appropriate, your academic advisor/ personal tutor's name.
Keep the email content brief, relevant and polite while still being clear. If the message is something that you feel might need more explaining, then try contacting the person by a different method such by 'phone or face-to-face by appointment.
Politeness is not optional. If you wish to request something then it is polite to either use the word 'please' and form your request as a question rather than a command (e.g. write 'May I have an extension, please?' rather than 'I want an extension' or 'Give me an extension'). The tone of the email shows the writer's character or emotion at the time of writing. This is perceived by the reader as a result of how the email was written whether you intended it, or not.
Emails can come across as too casual. As such they can have unprofessional tone. Equally, emails can be perceived as angry or disrespectful. Proof-read the email before sending it and, if in doubt, wait and re-read the email and send later to ensure that it is written in a positive, constructive and respectful tone. Do not write in all CAPITALS. This makes it seem that you are shouting at the receiver. Refrain from bad mouthing. If you are emotionally charged it is best to wait 24 hours before emailing or responding to emails. The Golden Rule is 'treat those how you want to be treated'.
Example: It would be inappropriate to write the following:
Hey. I came to your office but you weren't there. I'm gutted at my mark. I worked REALLY HARD for this essay. The mark is unfair. I struggle to understand why you gave the mark. Can you explain why as I can't see a reason for it. The module was odd and don't understand the relevance of some of the tasks. I wait to hear from you. John
Instead you could write:
Dear Andrew, I'm one of your students in the XXXX module. To be honest I am disappointed in the mark that I have received for the essay as I thought that I had done better. Would it be possible to arrange a meeting with you to discuss the feedback so that I am able to better understand what has happened so that I can improve next time? I am on campus on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and would be grateful if you could let me know if you have any availability on these days?
Regards.
John Smith, C12345678, Course: xxx; Personal tutor: name
LEARNER SUPPORT
At emotional or stressful times, we can make errors of judgement and act and/or communicate inappropriately. If you sense that your behaviour and actions differ from how you would normally feel, Student Wellbeing may be able to help. This is a confidential service providing information, practical and therapeutic support for you to work through in a safe space what you want to do about what you have experienced. The service provides counselling and mental health support. Contact the team on 0113 812 8507 or studentwellbeing@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
The Students' Union Advice Service can provide you with practical advice and support you if you want to make a complaint about another student or staff member. They are also able to signpost you to specialist one-to-one and group support. Contact the team: https://www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/advice/
STUDENT CODES AND POLICIES FOR BEHAVIOUR
The Student Code of Behaviour offers examples of misconduct as being:
1.3.7 Threatening, bullying or offensive behaviour or language
1.3.8 Antisocial behaviour
The University's 'Social Media Policy for Students' offers some additional relevant advice in that while using social media sites, students should refrain from:
a) making defamatory comment[s] about an individual or organisation.
b) making directly or indirectly discriminatory comments.
c) engaging in criminal activity, or inciting others to do so.
d) telling lies or making misleading comments.
e) posting inappropriate pictures or videos.
f) bullying or harassing any other individual[s] either directly or indirectly.
g) breaching confidentiality, for example by revealing confidential information owned by the university or another person.
h) breaching copyright, for example by using someone else's images or written content without their permission, or by failing to give acknowledgement where permission has been given.
Links
Student Charter link
Student Code of Behaviour link
Academic Engagement Policy link
Fitness to Practise Policy and Procedure link
Social Media Policy for Students link
All modules are core. Modules are 40 credits except the non-credit bearing Practice Assessments modules.
Indicative delivery: the course uses a non-standard academic calendar over 45 weeks
Level 4/Year 1
Becoming a Nursing Student, semester 1
Fundamentals of Nursing Science and Practice, semester 1 and 2
Exploring Health and Wellbeing, semester 2
Adult Practice Assessments 1, semester 1 and 2
Level 5/Year 2
Developing Professional Skills, semester 1
Application of Nursing Science and Practice, semester 1 and 2
Promoting Health and Wellbeing, semester 2
Adult Practice Assessments 2, semester 1 and 2
Level 6/Year 3, all modules semester 1 and 2
Transition to Registered Nurse
Advancing Nursing Science and Practice
Population Health and Wellbeing
Adult Practice Assessments 3
A standard 40 credit module equates to 400 notional learning hours and a 20 credit module to 200 notional hours, comprising teaching, learning and assessment, placement activities and independent study. The standard notional hours are exceeded on this course due to placement hours requirements and the professional requirements of the programme require a minimum of 4600 hours from theory and practice
Overall workload in hours | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
Teaching and Learning | 216 | 203 | 197 |
Independent Study and Assessment | 624 | 637 | 660 |
Placements and Associated Hours | 675 | 765 | 735 |
Total | 1515 | 1605 | 1592 |
Details of School academic staff can be found on the School of Health Website.
Attendance & Absence
The University expects you to attend and contribute fully to all mandatory sessions on your timetable as set out in your student contract. Engagement in your lectures, seminars and practicals is an important part of your learning - contributing both to the University community and the learning experience of your fellow students on the course. This includes engagement in scheduled virtual learning and activities and meetings in online environments related to your studies.
We monitor your engagement at the University as regular attendance and academic achievement are closely linked. Moreover, by monitoring your engagement and attendance we can identify students who may need our guidance or support at an early stage to help them progress in their studies. This is part of our commitment to ensuring an excellent education and experience and supporting your success at Leeds Beckett.
The University does understand that from time to time there is good reason why you cannot attend a class, and in this instance you must contact your School office to let them know. This may then be recorded as an 'authorised absence'.
Please note that any attendance reports can be shared with you and your Course team. You might be asked to contact your School office so that appropriate academic or pastoral support can be offered, should your attendance record give cause for concern.
Our most important aim is to support your studies, but we are also required to report attendance to various external bodies such as the Student Loan Company and the Home Office. There are measures in place for students who seek to falsely register either their own or fellow students' attendance.
Our Academic Engagement Policy is available under 'Student Contract' on the Student Regulations web page.
Please note that if your course carries professional accreditation or recognition, there may be additional course-specific attendance requirements detailed elsewhere in this handbook.
You must notify your Course Administrator if you are absent (for example for an interview, emergency unforeseen circumstances, or for compassionate leave). If you are going to apply for mitigation you will need to provide written evidence of the reason for your absence.
Please note that if your course carries professional accreditation or recognition, there may be additional course-specific absence reporting requirements detailed elsewhere in this handbook.
If you are unable to study due to Covid-19 (coronavirus) symptoms, please see the guidance available on our Covid-19 web page.
If you are unable to study because of another illness for more than 14 consecutive days (including weekends), you must provide us with a Fit Note.
You can send a digital copy of your Fit Note to your Course Administrator, and then send the original by post.
If you are absent through illness on the day of an examination or assignment deadline and you intend to apply for mitigation, you must also provide us with details as possible. Your submission for mitigation may be made online and the circumstances surrounding it may be self-certified unless your period of absence is prolonged. Generally, all absences of 2 weeks or more will require the submission of verifiable documentary evidence.
For more information on 'fit to sit' and mitigation please visit our Mitigation web page.
Please note that if your course carries professional accreditation or recognition, there may be additional course-specific absence reporting requirements detailed elsewhere in this handbook.
Any Leeds Beckett student who suspects they may have, or have been diagnosed as having a serious infectious disease such as coronavirus, Mumps, TB, measles, meningitis or chicken pox should not attend campus. For notifiable diseases, students should notify their Course Director or Course Administrator as soon as possible giving information regarding which groups of students (and/or colleagues and clients on placements) you have been in contact with and when. For some diseases, such as TB and meningitis, your doctor and our Student Wellbeing Team have a responsibility to notify the West Yorkshire Public Health Protection Team who may also wish to speak to you (or your family) to determine if others require screening or medication. You should follow advice given by the hospital or your GP about when it is safe to return to University. Further information is available on the Student Wellbeing web page.
For guidance on what to do if you have symptoms of Covid-19 (coronavirus), please visit our Covid-19 web page.
If you are thinking about changing course or withdrawing from your course, further information can be found on our Student web pages.
International Students
Please be aware that our University fully complies with United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) policy at all times. There are legal reporting requirements for all students in the UK on a Student visa, and full attendance is mandatory for all students who have a Student visa. Failure to meet UKVI attendance and engagement requirements could lead to your academic sponsorship being withdrawn and your visa being revoked.Students who hold a Student visa need to be aware of their responsibilities whilst in the UK, please see www.ukcisa.org.uk or our Student Immigration Advice and Compliance web page for full information.
For up-to-date information about visas, immigration issues and other matters relating to international students, please visit the International Students' web pages on the Students website or email the Student Immigration Advice and Compliance Team on siac@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.
You should have been enrolled on the International Student's Academic Introduction module in MyBeckett when you began your studies - if you missed this you can self-enrol and explore the content which introduces you to making the academic transition to a UK university. Please refer to Library page supporting international students
Professional Accreditation or Recognition Associated with the Course
Nursing and Midwifery Council
NMC Standards: The pre-registration nursing standards and the Code can be found here: https://www.nmc.org.uk/standards/
The NMC provides online resources for students here: https://www.nmc.org.uk/education/information-for-students/
Successful completion of this course provides eligibility to apply for registration with the NMC as a qualified nurse - Adult.
Declaration of Health and Good Character
https://www.nmc.org.uk/education/becoming-a-nurse-midwife-nursing-associate/guidance-for-students/
In order to meet NMC and practice placement requirements, all students must demonstrate that they are of 'good character' and must participate in an enhanced pre-entry DBS check. Any previous cautions, reprimands and convictions must be declared. The presence of a caution, reprimand or conviction will not necessarily automatically result in rejection of the application but will be assessed in relation to the nature, severity and timing of the offence, and whether it is a single incident or repeat offence. Applicants may be invited for interview to discuss the circumstances before a decision is made. Any DBS not meeting requirements will be discussed anonymously with placement providers. Students will only be offered a place if agreement is given by placement providers.
Students are required to inform the Course Leader if there are any changes to their Health and Good Character during the course and immediately prior to applying for registration. In addition to this, at the start of every academic year, students will be required to complete a "Declaration of Health and Good Character" form which will be reviewed by the Course Leader. You must keep a copy of your DBS certificate for the duration of the course. You may be required to provide a copy before you can start practice in some placement areas and University do not keep a copy so safe keeping of this is essential. If you fail to keep a copy, you may be asked to pay for a replacement. Students who withdraw for more than 6 weeks will be usually required to complete another DBS on return to the course.
As a student, you are responsible for informing your Course Leader immediately if you develop a health condition or disability that may affect your ability to practise safely and effectively. This is so that your fitness to remain on the programme can be reassessed. You will be required to declare your good health annually.
Registration with the NMC
You will be required to complete a declaration of Good Health and Good Character towards the end of the course which will be reviewed by your Course Leader. Once you have completed the course and this has been confirmed at exam board, the University will inform the NMC. The NMC will contact you advising you to set up an online account, declare your fitness to practise and pay your registration fee. You have up to six months to register with the NMC or will need to follow additional processes detailed at https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-in-the-uk/applying-to-the-register-after-more-than-six-months/.
If you do not register with the NMC within five years of completing the course, you must follow the NMC guidance detailed at: https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/registration/registering-more-than-five-years-after-qualifying.pdf
'In Year' Work Placement Information
A range of placements across acute, community, private, independent and voluntary sectors will be planned during the placement periods identified on your programme plan, to enable you to meet NMC requirements for practice. Students are also required to undertake enrichment or self-sourced placements during the course.
Throughout Yorkshire
Placement Activities
As part of preparation for placement, you are required to undertake mandatory training and health clearance each year and declare good health and character.
Mandatory Training
Each year you are required to attend annual mandatory training to ensure you are safe to be in practice. For level 4 and students repeating modules, all mandatory training must be completed annually before you start placements. This includes: Fire, Moving and Handling, First Aid/Resuscitation, Child Protection/Safeguarding and Information Governance as well as any other preparatory sessions required by the NMC or our practice partners.
Mandatory training ensures that learners have the right knowledge and skills to practise safely, minimising any risk to themselves and others. It also relates to specific equipment or devices you use as part of your as a learner. As a pre-registration nursing learner working towards the professional code, you must keep your knowledge and skills up to date, taking part in appropriate and regular learning and professional development activities that aim to maintain and develop your competence and improve your performance.
Failure to complete the CareShield/ElfH and mandatory training by the required deadline will prevent you from undertaking any practice placements and may result in a referral to the School Engagement Panel in line with the Academic Engagement Policy and an Engagement Improvement Plan being put in place for you. One outcome from this can be a referral to the University Engagement Panel for suspension or withdrawal from the course. Alternatively, failure to complete this training by the deadline may result in a fitness to practise case which will remain on your student record. If you are experiencing problems completing this training, please let the Practice Learning team and your academic adviser know immediately.
These services are provided by Heales Medical Ltd. Please check your Practice Learning Handbook for full details.
You must be cleared by Occupational Health before starting placement so it is vital you attend appointments as arranged. Missed appointments may result in a referral to the School Engagement Panel in line with the Academic Engagement Policy and an Engagement Improvement Plan being put in place for you. One outcome from this can be a referral to the University Engagement Panel for suspension or withdrawal from the course. Alternatively, it may result in a fitness to practise case which will remain on your student record. If you are experiencing problems attending an Occupational Health appointment and are not able to rearrange it due to your circumstances, please let the Practice Learning team and your academic adviser know immediately.
Immunisation
Appropriate evidence of immunisation is required before practice placements can commence. Changes to these may be made according to latest health policies. Occupational Health will review this and confirm if all your vaccinations are up to date and you are fit to attend placement.
Uniforms and Name Badges
You will be provided with several uniforms at the start of the course and a name badge for practice. It is your responsibility to ensure you follow the Uniform Policy of the placement area at all times and this can be found in the Student Nursing Group on MyBeckett.
If your uniform becomes damaged or lost, you will be expected to purchase a new replacement uniform. We do have some spare stock sometimes, so do contact the Practice Learning team to check: nursingplacements@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
You will be provided with a name badge at the start of the course. If you misplace this you will be required to purchase a new one. Please contact your Course Administrator for this.
Practice Learning Handbook
You will have online access to a handbook each year which contains information on learning in practice, supernumerary status, whistle-blowing, raising and escalating concerns and NMC requirements. Your academic assessor will also support you with any questions or concerns regarding practice.
Reporting absences for placements and placement activities
See details in your Practice Learning Handbook. The absence reporting web page is here: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/health-practice-learning-hub/absence-reporting/
Please refer to your Practice Learning Handbook for details for adjustments in practice.
Placement Experiences
All nursing students gain experience in a variety of environments where healthcare is delivered. This may include acute hospital placements, community placements, and placements in GP surgeries, voluntary and private organisations. See your Practice Learning Handbook for more information.
Practice hours gained through reflection on conferences, University meetings, etc.
There are certain events that you may attend as part of your pre-registration course, which can be counted towards your practice hours providing you have obtained Course Leader approval prior to the event. This is usually a maximum of 30 hours across the course that can be evidenced as practice this way and you will be required to complete a written reflection on the reflective accounts appendix, which should explore the impact of your learning on practice by relating your learning to the NMC Proficiencies. This form will need approval, signing and dating by your Practice Assessor and uploading to the timesheet section of your ePad, labelled as 'Practice Learning Hours' within 20 days of attending the event.
WORKING TIME DIRECTIVE
Government information: https://www.gov.uk/maximum-weekly-working-hours
RCN advice: https://www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Help/RCN-advice/working-time-rest-breaks-on-call-and-night-work
The health and safety of learners and the people they are caring for is paramount when considering hours of work.
This advice sets out important information about the total number of hours you may work in a week, according to the Working Time Directive (WTD), including on a University-approved practice placement or with an employer. This advice must be read in conjunction with advice on Placement Attendance requirements for your course.
If you are an international student, you must comply with the requirements of your UK Visa. Please ensure that you are following the requirements of your UK Visa and if unsure please seek advice before taking up any employment in the UK.
Working Time Directive - practice placement learning experience advice and requirements
The total number of hours you should work in any week should not normally exceed 48 hours for each period of seven days, averaged over the previous 17 week period.
Your 'working time' hours include time on a University-approved practice placement AND any hours you work independently of the University.
The RCN advises that: 'Each employer must take reasonable steps to ensure that if the worker is also working for another employer, the total combined working time does not exceed 48 hours per week.'
If you are employed outside your University approved placement, including with an agency, these additional hours will be added to the total hours worked during that week.
This is necessary to ensure the health and safety of both you (the learner) and the service users/ patients/clients and health and social care staff you are working with on practice placement learning experience.
The RCN advises that 'Long hours, fatigue and lack of rest breaks or time to recuperate between shifts are associated with an increased risk of errors' and 'You should also consider the impact of multiple jobs and your working hours on your ability to practise safely.'
Please take time to read the NMC Code in conjunction with this information.
Skills, Employability & Graduate Opportunities
You will have opportunities to gain recognition during your time at Leeds Beckett University for the extra activities you do in addition to your studies, including volunteering, student societies, playing in our University sports teams and being a Course Representative.
By joining a society with Leeds Beckett Students' Union, you can make new friends, have fun, try something new and enhance your CV - societies provide a great opportunity to learn new skills and improve your existing ones. It can be difficult to get to know new people at university but don't worry, everyone is in the same boat! Our Leeds Beckett Students' Union believe that joining a student-led society is the best way to meet new people and make lifelong friends. There are so many societies out there - from course-based to hobby-based to religious to political and campaigning. Whether you're just starting out at Leeds Beckett or working on your last year of study, it is never too late to find the right society for you - or start one yourself!
Course-based societies are a great way to meet people on your course, expand your networks and celebrate your achievements together such as end of year Society Balls. If you have a great idea for a society, we can help you get it up and running. There are resources and support available for all societies - including funding to help make your society goals a reality. For more information on starting your own society, visit: leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/societies/create.
Graduate attributes: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/academic-skills-and-advice/graduate-attributes/
There are three Graduate Attributes for Leeds Beckett University and these are tailored to suit your course. The three attributes you should achieve by the end of the course are for you to be digitally literate, have a global outlook and for you to be enterprising. Learning about these attributes and being assessed on these as part of your modules will provide you with capabilities for your future career and wider life as you move on from your studies here. Where appropriate these attributes have been embedded into modules and across levels of the course and are identified in individual module handbooks.
Digital literacy
Throughout the three years of the course students build on their digital literacy skills. Pre-entry students use a social networking site to engage with other students and access resources to support their transition. At the start of the course, all students undertake a QuickScan test to identify their individual learning styles and any learning support requirements. The QuickScan test is followed up as required with disability services to ensure the student has reasonable adjustments made to studies and practice if appropriate.
Formative and summative assessments have been designed to progressively develop student digital literacy skills throughout the course. Students engage with digital tools to search for information and evaluate and present information in a variety of ways, e.g., PowerPoint, video and poster presentations. Students are supported to develop skills in critically appraising literature from a variety of sources. The use of the virtual learning environment is integrated throughout the course with structured learning activities to support face-to-face teaching and learning. Students work online to practise clinical calculations, and complete clinical skills assessments and mandatory training assessments on an e-learning platform. Turnitin is used for assignment submission.
NHS England have shared e-learning modules which have been embedded across all three years of the course to enhance self-directed learning https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk. Nursing students are required to access and maintain patient data using a range of software and devices. The course uses online packages such as 'Elsevier.com', 'CareShield' and 'Safemedicate' that replicate authentic drug calculations and practical skills activities in a virtual setting. An emphasis is placed on information governance throughout the course by the Department of Health & Social Care and placement providers. Students must complete an annual online assessment before they can safely access patient data systems on placement. Nursing students are provided with clear NMC guidance on the use of social networking. Professional development planning and skills development is integrated throughout the course by use of an assessed PebblePad e-portfolio, which along with MyBeckett, provides a focus for formative development throughout the course.
Being enterprising
The nature of nursing courses requiring students meet certain standards ensures that these attributes are embedded. In particular, the curriculum ensures that a reflective approach is used in assessment and learning and students practise giving and receiving feedback and develop self-awareness and team working skills. Students have the opportunity to identify an area of risk in practice that they would change having evaluated evidence that would support such a change.
The course team are mindful that while the majority of students seek employment within the healthcare sector, some may wish to transfer their skills and knowledge into different employment opportunities and we address employability skills during the course, including how students can optimise their employability through CV development and mock interviews. These sessions are supported by practice partners and the University's Careers team.
Global outlook
The course has embedded cross-cultural capability and global perspectives throughout the three years. Nursing students must provide and promote non-discriminatory, person-centred and sensitive care at all times, reflecting on people's values and beliefs, diverse backgrounds, cultural characteristics, language requirements, needs and preferences, taking account of any need for adjustments. In recognition of the impact of globalisation on healthcare and its delivery, students receive specific input on the World Health Organisation's health priorities and debate the impact of international health policy on human rights, unexpected health risks and culture at level 6.
The course has an excellent employability record. Students exiting this course have successfully gained employment within the NHS in acute hospital settings and community settings; the private and voluntary sector, both within and outside the UK.
The course team, practice partners and the Practice Learning team work in conjunction to ensure that students are prepared for placement and self-sourced/enrichment experiences and that they are matched to experiences that are a good fit with their skills and/or chosen vocation. A dedicated team of placement officers work with the course teams to source potential placements well in advance of the start date and allocate these opportunities appropriately to individual students taking into account any NMC requirements. All students are encouraged to go through a process of personal development and skills analysis before embarking on a placement and reflect critically on their return on how their experiences have enhanced their development.
Additionally, students are signposted to a variety of enrichment opportunities available through the Students' Union and the Practice Learning team which enable them to gain further work-related learning and employability skills. Students also have access to the Careers service and online employability resources which help to prepare them for job applications and interviews and critically evaluate their employment prospects and identify potential opportunities.
For the occasional student who does not achieve the standards required for professional registration, the employability strand running through the course and individual personal guidance provided by the Careers Advisers ensure students are able to identify transferrable skills and apply these to other career routes.
As your graduate career progresses, you may wish to continue onto a Master's course at Leeds Beckett in specialist nursing courses such as Health Visiting, School Nursing, District Nursing or Advanced Clinical Practice, or our CPD course, MSc Health and Community Care.
Learning Support
If you have a question or a problem relating to your course, your Course Administrator is there to help you. Course Administrators work closely with academic staff and can make referrals to teaching staff or to specialist professional services as appropriate. They can give you a confirmation of attendance letter, and a transcript. You may also like to contact your Course Rep or the Students' Union Advice team for additional support with course-related questions.
Your Academic Advisor will be an academic member of staff who teaches you on your course. Your Course Director will make sure that you are given the contact details of your Academic Advisor at the beginning of each year, usually in your course induction. Further details on the role of your Academic Advisor are available on the Academic Advisor web page.
If you need support, but you're not sure where to go, your Student Advice Team are here to help. The team are an essential part of your Student Support Network and are dedicated to ensuring you can access the advice and support you need, when you need it most.
Student Advice can also help in the practical elements of university. The team will produce your first campus card and assist you in replacing your campus card if needed throughout your time at Leeds Beckett. They can provide Confirmation of Enrolment and Bank Letters for our current students and full or partial transcripts for our graduates and fully enrolled students.
If you need help with more complex queries or concerns, our trained Student Life Advisers offer 1-1 appointments, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk about your circumstances and identify support that you can access both within and outside of the university.
To contact the team, or to arrange an appointment, visit The Student Advice webpage for full details.
The Student Voice & Insight team at LBSU works alongside the elected Academic Experience Officer to effectively represent students' academic interests.
We provide support, training and ongoing development to over 1,000 Course Representatives, Postgraduate Research Reps, Student Community Leaders and Global Majority Student Ambassadors who represent you whilst you study at Leeds Beckett; and facilitate the collection of student feedback on your academic experience.
Unsure who your Course Rep is? Maybe you're interested in becoming a Course Rep or have feedback about your academic experience? Get in touch at:
- Email: studentvoice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
- Telephone: 0113 812 8400
- Website: leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/your-voice
You can find information and resources online through the Support and Opportunities tabs in MyBeckett. In the Support tab, you can find details of a range of services that provide academic and personal support. These include Student Advice, Library Services, the Students' Union, Student Money, Disability Advice, Student Wellbeing, Student Immigration Advice and Compliance and Accommodation. There is also an A-Z of Support Services, and access to online appointments/registration.
In the Opportunities tab, you can explore the options you have for jobs, work placements, volunteering, and a wide range of other opportunities. For example, you can find out here how to get help with your CV, prepare for an interview, get a part-time job or a voluntary role, take part in an international project, or join societies closer to home.
If you have a disability, long-term physical or mental health condition, or a specific learning difference, we believe this should never be a barrier to studying at our University.
Please get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can ensure everything is in place before your course starts.
What should I do next?
- We will ask you to provide evidence of your disability, usually from a health professional or educational psychologist. Don't worry if you haven't got any, we can support you with this.
- Usually, we will arrange an appointment with your Disability Adviser to discuss any adjustments you might need and support you in applying for Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA).
- We will work with you to ensure any adjustments you need are available so you can fully participate on your course.
Please watch this short video about how the Disability Advice Team can work with you.
Disabled students can also access the Disability Resource Areas in each library and the support provided by the Library Learning Support Officer. More information is available on the Library website.
What is Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)?
DSA is government funding to help with the cost of any additional support you might need while studying, such as: one-to-one support, specialist equipment (including useful software) and travel. For more information visit our website.
Contact Us:
Email: disabilityadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Tel: 0113 812 5831
Website: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/disability-advice/
The Library
The Library offers 24/7 support for your studies. You can access thousands of resources via MyBeckett or the Library website which also provides full details of all our services.
Library Academic Support
The Library Academic Support Team can help you develop your academic skills such as critical thinking, academic writing and analysing data, and research skills such as how to find, use and evaluate information for your studies. The team liaises with your lecturers to provide the information resources you need for your subject and to arrange academic skills sessions to support you in your studies.
The team maintains a number of websites and modules to support your learning:
- In your Subject guide, you'll find a variety of information resources which have been selected as a good starting point for research in that area. These are available on the Skills and Subject Support web page or via My Beckett.
- On the Skills for Learning website, you'll find online resources covering topics such as essay writing, research and time management, English Language and academic English plus information to help you reference and avoid plagiarism, alongside details of workshops that are designed to help you succeed in your assessments. The Skills for Learning website can be found on the Library website or via My Beckett.
- LBU Study Smart is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to the key skills and services you'll need to study successfully at Leeds Beckett. There are also additional modules you can take as you move through your course to help you transition between study levels. The Academic Integrity Tutorial is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to academic integrity at LBU and will help you develop the skills you need to attain good academic practice, including avoiding plagiarism and academic referencing.
- The Academic Integrity Tutorial is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to academic integrity at LBU and will help you develop the skills you need to attain good academic practice, including avoiding plagiarism and academic referencing.
Library and Student IT Advice Service
The Library and Student IT Advice Service team can answer your queries on borrowing, finding information, passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA) ,Office 365, online meetings, saving your work, MyBeckett and more:
- online (including 24/7 chat) via the Contact Us web page
- by phone - 0113 812 1000 (24/7 IT support)
- face-to-face in either of our Libraries, check Library opening times for details of when staff are available
They also have a wide range of short tutorials available on the Library's YouTube channel.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi on the University campus is provided by eduroam, a secure wireless network, which also allows you Wi-Fi access if you visit other universities. To connect:
- Select eduroam from available Wi-Fi
- Your login details are:
Username followed by @leedsbeckett: e.g. c1234567@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Password: your normal university password
*Android Users: Select under Phase 2 Authentication - MS-CHAPv2
Help is available on the Library's Wi-Fi web page.
Microsoft Office 365
You are provided with free access to Office 365 and the latest version of Office can be downloaded from the IT tab in MyBeckett or from office.com. All students who are registered for a qualification at Leeds Beckett University are eligible and you can use the subscription for the duration of your course. For instructions and more information, please see the Office 365 support page.
OneDrive
OneDrive Leeds Beckett is your individual file storage with 1TB of storage space. With OneDrive you can access and share your files across your devices. This is accessible on University PCs and off-campus through Office 365 portal. See the Saving your Work pages on the Library website for more information.
Leeds Beckett RemoteApp
The Leeds Beckett RemoteApp gives you access to a range of specialist software for your course on your personal devices. See the RemoteApp page on the Library website for more information.
Media Equipment - free loans
You can borrow high-end Media Equipment for free. Browse, reserve and collect equipment ranging from GoPros to Remote Presenters from the ground floor of the Shelia Silver and Headingley Libraries. Further information is available on the Media Equipment web page.
University life can have its ups and downs, and occasionally you may find yourself in need of advice. That's where we come in. Here at the SU we have a free advice service that is here just for you, the students at Leeds Beckett University.
The Advice Service at LBSU is a confidential, non-judgmental service run by professional advisers.
The service is independent from the University, so if you are having any problems with your course you can talk confidentially with us - although we do work with the University to find the best solutions, we would only contact them with your permission. We can advise on a range of topics including all aspects of the University Regulations and Procedures, housing issues and finance issues. We can guide you through any processes or procedures.
We're here to help you with any questions or problems you might have while you are studying at Leeds Beckett.
Get more information at www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/advice.
Resources
MyBeckett, the portal and virtual learning environment provides:
- access to your modules and timetables;
- your reading lists and email account;
- your personal storage area on our University IT servers;
- information on where to look for academic or personal support (Support tab);
- information on opportunities such as jobs, careers, part-time work, placements and volunteering (Opportunities tab)
- access to Library and student IT advice
Further information and support for using MyBeckett can be found on the MyBeckett Support Pages.
The physical and online resources available for this course include:
- Classroom and lecture facilities with PC and smart board facilities.
- Social learning spaces with individual tutorial rooms.
- Online learning repository 'MyBeckett' which contains lectures, notices, assignment submission facilities.
- Clinical skills suite.
- Communication skills suite.
- Online learning platforms, e.g., Care-shield, Safe-Medicate and Elsevier Clinical Skills
Further details:
- Location: the course is delivered in the University, predominantly at the City Campus and in healthcare placements within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. We have a Practice Learning team that supports the students with their placements. Throughout the course students will have the opportunity to undertake an alternative placement which may be out of the region or overseas.
- Teaching and learning will take place in a number of bespoke venues in the University and these include: the science laboratory at City Campus, the purpose built communications suites, clinical skills laboratories and the simulation suite.
- Skills resources: the course is supported by a range of equipment including task trainers, adult, child and high fidelity simulated manikins, online learning packages including the Safe medicate medication programme www.safemedicate.com and the Elsevier clinical skills web site https://www.elsevierclinicalskills.co.uk/
- Volunteering and festivals: students are required to arrange self-sourced placements during the course, as a means of engaging with the community and developing alternative field experience. Optional placements are also offered at Music Festivals each year, where students work alongside the medical teams to provide healthcare to festival goers.
- Nursing lecturers: the course is primarily delivered by nurses with current registrations with the NMC. The NMC also require that nursing lecturers have teaching qualifications that are recorded on the register as approved by the NMC. All academics teaching on the course have postgraduate qualifications. Non-nursing lecturers may deliver into some sessions for the specialist context.
- Service users and carer involvement in the delivery and assessment of the course, continues to be developed.
- Library resources: the course is also supported by the Libraries and Learning Innovation who provide a variety of services which include the libraries and IT facilities, individual student email accounts, MyBeckett, VLE, resources and equipment loan, reprographics and stationary supplies. At the request of the students, there has been a drive to increase use of digitalised chapters and e-books to support modules and these will be highlighted to you by the module leaders.
- Online: students are introduced to the virtual learning environment at the start of the course and it is integrated throughout the course to support all structured and guided academic activity. Independent study and learning is also facilitated through the VLE with a range of interactive resources and links to professional and academic materials and sites. Examples include: virtual discussion areas, electronic submissions and feedback for all level 4 modules, self-assessment quizzes, lecture slides available on the VLE for relevant modules and the Safe-Medicate and Elsevier clinical skills web site.
Student Voice
We are committed to working in partnership with you and the Students' Union to provide you with an inclusive, safe and engaging learning environment which is conducive to study for all our students and our staff. An important element of your time studying with us is your engagement in developing your learning. Your engagement and attendance on your course enables you to further your learning and supports your achievement, course completion and aspirations for the future. There is an expectation that students will attend, engage in their learning and submit on time for assessment. We provide support for you to maximise your time studying with us and to develop your learning, skills and abilities to support you in your chosen career path.
We seek active participation by all our students in the continuous enhancement of our courses and through our monitoring, annual review and enhancement processes. These are formal processes used by our University for assuring the academic standards and quality of your course and its continuous improvement. These processes utilise your feedback, External Examiners' reports, feedback from staff and others, data relating to student outcomes on the course and student surveys to reflect on areas of good practice and areas for further enhancement. We invite all students to participate in a range of opportunities to provide us with feedback on your course and modules. This may include discussions with staff, focus groups, and meetings (e.g. with Course Representatives or with staff) and formalised student surveys e.g. mid module reviews, end of module evaluations and specific course or other surveys such as the Student Barometer, National Student Survey and Graduate Outcomes Survey. We utilise the outcomes of these surveys to benchmark our courses nationally and to inform annual course enhancements.
Informal feedback is also welcome at any time either via your Academic Advisor or module tutor or via your Course Representative. Our partnership with you enables us together to make the most of your learning experience with us and to enhance the quality and reputation of your course. You can find out what actions have been taken in response to your feedback through your Course Representative, the Students' Union, your tutors or through the Library.
Course Representatives (Reps) at undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels are student volunteers who represent you in formal and informal meetings with the University, and follow up on actions that have occurred because of student feedback. You can become a Course Rep, volunteering to represent the views of your peers in order to improve students' academic experience.
In the first few weeks of your time at Leeds Beckett, your Course Director will facilitate an opportunity to appoint Course Reps on your course.
LBSU provides support, training and ongoing development for Course Reps and supports their engagement in enhancement activities throughout the academic year.
Being a Course Rep provides you with an opportunity to enhance your own learning and the development of relevant professional and employability skills alongside your studies. As a Course Rep you would play an important role in:
- Acting as a point of contact and advocate for students on your course and in supporting their active engagement.
- Gathering feedback from students on your course to inform enhancements to the quality of your course and the student experience.
- Facilitating good communication between students and staff on the course.
- Working with the Course Director, members of the course team and the Students' Union to enhance your course.
- Facilitating and engaging in meetings about your course; and
- Being an ambassador for your course.
Further information about being a Course Representative is available at:
We invite all students to participate in a range of opportunities to provide us with feedback on your course and modules. This may include discussions with staff, focus groups, and meetings (e.g. with Course Representatives or with staff) and formalised student surveys e.g. mid module reviews, end of module evaluations and specific course or other surveys such as the Student Barometer, National Student Survey and the Graduate Outcomes Survey.
We are committed to providing a high quality experience for all our students. We welcome comments and compliments from students, and find them valuable for on-going improvements to our provision. Comments and compliments about your course can be raised with your Course Representative or directly with your Course Director or Academic Advisor.
If you have a specific complaint about an act or omission of our University, you may be able to make a complaint under the Student Complaints Procedure. In the first instance, you should raise the matter as soon as possible with the member of staff most directly concerned, or with the person who can best resolve it. If this does not resolve the matter, or if the complaint is too serious to be addressed in this way, then you should make a formal complaint in writing. Information about how to make a complaint, including the student complaints procedure and a complaints form, is available on the Students web pages.
General Information
For students commencing from 2020-21 (NMC 2018 Standards)
Non-professional contained awards
Bachelor of Science with Honours Health Related Studies
Bachelor of Science Health Related Studies
Diploma of Higher Education Health Related Studies
Certificate of Higher Education Health Related Studies
For students who commenced prior to 2020-21 (NMC 2010 Standards)
Bachelor of Science Adult Nursing (with registration)
Non-professional contained awards:
Bachelor of Science Health Related Studies
Diploma of Higher Education Health Related Studies
Certificate of Higher Education Health Related Studies
Leeds Beckett University
This course does not have a part-time route.
An occasional activity may take place at Headingley campus.
Course fees and additional course costs are confirmed in your offer letter. Course fees are presented to you annually through the online enrolment process. Please visit our Course and Tuition Fees Payment web pages for further information. Ongoing queries relating to additional course costs may be discussed with your Course Administrator.
Alternatively, you can contact any of the following teams:
For Student Finance related fee queries: studentfunding@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Other fee related queries: fees@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Payments: incomes@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Policies, Standards & Regulations
Key University regulations and policies can be accessed on the following web pages:
- Academic Regulations (including assessment regulations) are available on our Academic Regulations web page
- The Student Contract is available on our Student Regulations web page
- The Student Charter is available on our Academic Regulations web page (Section 20)
Other Student regulations and University policies, including Safety, Health and Wellbeing policies, are available on our Student Regulations web page
You should also familiarise yourself with Support Report Respect where students and colleagues who are victims of any form of bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct, can access support, advice and guidance.
For advice on University regulations and policies, students should contact the Students' Union Advice Service.
The course follows the Academic Regulations except where noted below.
STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2020-21 (NMC 2018 Standards)
Progression and achievement of the award
All assessments, components of assessment, modules, practice assessments and practice experiences (placements) must be passed for progression to the next level and for the conferment of the target award. The course does not allow for compensation or condoning of marks at component of assessment level or module level by the Progression and Award Board. There is no compensation in assessments across theory and practice. The pass mark is 40% or pass for pass/fail marking, except for the components of assessment noted below.
Components of assessment with pass mark above 40% and two reassessment opportunities
The following components of assessment have pass marks as stated and students will be given exceptionally two reassessment opportunities for these components (this would also apply if the module was repeated):
Level 4 Fundamentals of Nursing Science and Practice, online calculation exam, 80% pass mark
Level 5 Application of Nursing Science and Practice, online calculation exam, 90% pass mark
Level 6 Advancing Nursing Science and Practice, online prescribing calculations exam, 100% pass mark
Students will be allowed exceptionally up to two reassessment opportunities for the Extended Study assessment if this is not passed at 40% at the first or second attempt. This would also apply if the module is repeated.
Non-credit bearing modules
The Adult Practice Assessments modules at each level are non-credit bearing and accommodate the practice experiences (placements), episodes of care, practice hours and skills. All components of assessments must be passed for progression to the next level and to achieve the target award. For students repeating a level, this module must be undertaken, even if passed previously, in line with the Regulations.
Reassessment opportunities for practice experiences (Adult Practice Assessments modules)
A student may fail one practice experience only across the whole course. A recovery opportunity is provided in the same academic year if this fail takes place in semester one. If the failed practice experience takes place in semester two, then wherever possible, students have a recovery opportunity provided before the end of the academic year. This fail remains on the student's profile in the event of the student being given an opportunity to repeat the full year.
A nursing student failing two assessed practice experiences during the course will be deemed to have failed the course and a recommendation will made to the Progression and Award Board to withdraw the student from the course and be awarded a contained award if the requirements of that award have been met. There are no reassessment or repeat opportunities.
Rapid reassessment viva
Reassessment opportunities include an option for a rapid reassessment viva in certain assessments (as detailed in the relevant module handbooks) for students who obtain 35-39% at the first attempt. This is to provide students with alternative options to reassessment.
Contained awards
Students who fail to achieve the minimum performance required for the target award shall be recommended for the conferment of a lower award with a different title in line with the Regulations:
- Certificate HE Health Related Studies
- Diploma HE Health Related Studies
- BSc Health Related Studies
- BSc (Hons) Health Related Studies
The contained awards do not provide eligibility to apply for registration as a nurse and follow the standard Academic Regulations.
The BSc (Hons) Health Related Studies is awarded when a level 6 student fails the Adult Practice Assessments 3 non-credit bearing module (there may be a repeat opportunity if a practice experience is failed for the first time on the course at this level) or fails a second practice experience (and therefore is not allowed a reassessment or repeat module opportunity) and successfully completes the level 6 three credit bearing modules, achieving 120 level 6 credits.
Practice assessments
Students cannot claim mitigation against practice assessments. If a student has extenuating circumstances, they should discuss this with their academic advisor and withdraw from practice.
STUDENTS WHO COMMENCED PRIOR TO 2020-21 (NMC 2010 Standards)
Threshold pass
- All components of assessments must be passed at 40% or a pass for pass/fail marking to pass a module.
- Some of the examinations have a pass mark higher than 40% as noted in module handbooks.
All assessments must be passed to progress and achieve the target awards
All components of assessments must be passed to pass a module and all modules must be passed to progress and to achieve the award, as detailed below.
Progression requirements and profile of achievement
All components of assessments and modules must be passed at 40% (or stated pass mark) or passed (pass/fail marking) at level 4 and level 5 to progress to the next level.
Achievement of an award of the University, Bachelor degrees with Honours
All components of assessments and modules must be passed at 40% (or stated pass mark) or passed (pass/fail marking) at level 6 to achieve the bachelor degree with honours.
Reassessment of practice experience in the Skills for Practice module
A nursing student may fail one practice experience only across the whole course. A recovery opportunity will be provided in the same level if this fail takes place in semester one. If the failed placement takes place in semester two, then wherever possible students will have a recovery opportunity provided before the end of the level. In exceptional circumstances, this may be arranged to be completed within 12 weeks of the student commencing the next academic year. The 12-week period includes holidays and any absences. Reasonable adjustments may be applied for nursing students with a disability (NMC 2010). If the failed placement occurs at final placement, a recovery opportunity of a minimum of 12 weeks placement will be provided to meet NMC (2010) requirements.
A nursing student failing two assessed practice experiences across the whole course will be deemed to have failed the course and a recommendation will made to the Board of Examiners to withdraw the student from the course. This is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users, (NMC 2010, Standard 1) and is supported by our practice partners and stakeholders. The opportunity to recover a failed placement is therefore allowed only once during the course.
Extenuating circumstances and mitigation
The courses do not permit mitigation against a 'fail' or non-attendance in practice to ensure to ensure patient and public safety. Nursing students experiencing difficulties that may affect their performance in practice learning must withdraw themselves from placement and seek support from the course team.
Contained awards
BSc Adult Nursing contained award
This contained award (ordinary degrees) allows for eligibility for NMC registration and therefore students must demonstrate that they have met the same Standards for Competence as for the target award. All previous exemptions apply plus all modules and components of assessments at level 6 are to be passed at 40% or passed (for pass/fail marking) with the exception of the 40 credit extended study module, Leadership, Change Management and Enterprise, for which a mark of 30%-39% is allowed.
Certificate HE, Diploma HE and BSc Health Related Studies contained awards
These contained awards are awarded in line with the Academic Regulations. These contained awards cannot be linked to a named nursing course. Students who leave the course early or fail to demonstrate that they have met the standards for competence in Adult Nursing or Mental Health Nursing (NMC 2010) will be provided with a transcript of their achievements in both theory and practice (NMC 2010 R3.9.3) detailing the academic level and number of academic credit points obtained.
ALL STUDENTS
Fitness to Practise
The course is authorised to use the University Fitness to Practise Policy. Students are expected to act in a professional manner at all times in line with the Policy: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/-/media/files/policies/student/ups_fitness_to_practise_policy_procedure.pdf
Attendance
As well as following the University's Academic Engagement policy, the course has minimum attendance requirements of 100% for University sessions and 100% attendance on placement. The courses stipulates 100% attendance in order to meet the NMC defined practice and theory hours. Nursing students must follow the absence procedure detailed in the Attendance and absences appendix (see end of this Handbook) and the Practice Learning Handbook where details are provided for how absence is managed for both taught and practice hours. Attendance is monitored at University sessions and on placement.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- To meet the NMC requirements for RPL for credit transfer, a maximum of 50% of the credit for the course can be recognised through prior learning (100% for level 4 and 50% for level 5).
- For NMC registered nurses wishing to change or add to their field of practice, we can consider credit awarded at levels 4 and 5 of an NMC-approved honours degree in nursing (adult, children's, learning disability, mental health fields) studied at Leeds Beckett or at other UK universities, to be used as RPL towards either BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing or BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (subject to curriculum and practice mapping of the original course) to a limit of 66% of the credit of the target award. Exceptionally, credit awarded at level 6 may also be considered, subject to the curriculum mapping evidencing achievement of the overall learning outcomes for the target award.
Academic calendar
This course follows a non-standard academic calendar to accommodate placements, including start and end dates, semester deliveries, and assessment periods. The course is scheduled over 45 weeks with 7 weeks holiday.
Notional hours
In view of the theory and practice/placement hours requirement of this professional course (2300 defined practice and 2300 theory hours), the notional hours exceed the usual 3600 hours for an undergraduate degree.
Reasonable adjustment plans
Due to the professional requirements of the course, readers and scribes are not usually permitted in any exams relating to online calculations assessments or practical exams. These exams and assessments replicate practice and this level of support is not reasonable in practice. Students will be supported with extra time if detailed in the reasonable adjustment plan.
Other requirements and information
Health and Good Character on entry and throughout the course
- Students are required to have satisfactory occupational health assessments and DBS and make an annual declaration of health and good character at the start of each academic year and prior to course completion.
- Students are required to ensure their health meets the requirements for placement through following advice from Occupational Health.
- Any changes to a student's health and good character during the course must be declared to the Course Leader.
- Students who temporarily suspend studies are required to have an occupational health review and DBS before returning to the course.
Immunisation
Appropriate evidence of immunisation is required before practice placements can commence. Changes to these may be made according to latest health policies. Occupational Health will review this and confirm if all your vaccinations are up to date and you are fit to attend placement.
References
References are only given to students on completion of study. References for part-time healthcare positions may be obtained from your practice assessor or supervisor in practice. If you are required to provide information confirming your University enrolment for part-time work, you should contact the course administrator. If this is required for course volunteering / enrichment then please contact the Practice Learning team.
The External Examiner assures that you are assessed fairly in relation to other students on the same course and also that the standard of your own award is comparable to similar courses taken by students in other higher education institutions within the UK. The External Examiner(s) provide an annual report for your course. External Examiner reports are available on our External Examiner Reports web page, which is accessible via the Course Information link on the Students home page.
Appendices
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