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The Open University Pre-Registration Nursing Course
A DIARY OF AN (OU) NURSING STUDENT
INTRODUCTION
The aim of this thread is pass on the information on what it is like to be an (OU) Nursing Student from start of course to finish.
I shall do this in the form of a diary.
HISTORY
The pre-registration nursing programme leads to the award of an Open University Diploma of Higher Education (Nursing) and the professional qualification of Registered Nurses (Parts 12 or 13: NMC Part 1 on the new register from April 2004).
Presented in partnership with and supported by Workforce Development Confederations, Trusts and independent health care providers, the programme is initially aimed at experienced health workers who meet the professional body’s minimum requirements for entry to nurse training. The programme enables you to study and qualify while remaining in work and maintaining your family and social commitments. Authors Note: Whilst studying, you are paid by your employer. Part of your salary is it whatever grade you normally are and the student hours is paid at Agenda for Change Annexe U rates).
The programme involves a structured educational framework that uses the workplace as the site for student learning. It is therefore only open to you if your employer is/becomes involved in this Open University partnership.
The full programme consists of 120 credit points at Common Foundation Programme level (undergraduate Level 1) and 120 points at branch level (undergraduate Level 2). The course is offered as either Adult Nursing or Mental Health Nursing.
The full programme is 4,600 hours of study, of which theory is 2,300 hours and practice is 2,300 hours. The theoritical and practical units have the same duration as with 'normal' University Pre-registration Nursing Courses.
All books and course materials, audio tapes, video tapes and a laptop computer are provided by The Open University. There is only one or two books that are not supplied.
Also provided is an OU on-line support website with your own personal page whereby any course information and updates as well as Assignment and Exam results are recorded.
THE COURSE STRUCTURE
Each year runs from February through to October.
There are seven modules in all, usually studied over four years:-
ADULT BRANCH
1. KYN100 (60 CATS points) - Understanding Health and Social Care
2. KYN107 (60 CATS points) - Introducing Professional Practice and Knowledge
3. KYN275 (30 CATS points) - Reflecting on Whole Lives: Diverse Perspectives on Health and Illness
4. KYN276 (20 CATS points) - Developing Professional Practice and Knowledge in Adult Nursing (1)
5. SKYN277 (30 CATS points) - Human Biology
6. KYN278 (20 CATS points) - Developing Professional Practice and Knowledge in Adult Nursing (2)
7. KYN279 (20 CATS points) - Refining Professional Practice and Knowledge in Adult Nursing
MENTAL HEALTH BRANCH
1. KYN100 (60 CATS points) - Understanding Health and Social Care
2. KYN107 (60 CATS points) - Introducing Professional Practice and Knowledge
3. KYN275 (30 CATS points) - Mental Health and Distress
4. KYN276 (20 CATS points) - Developing Professional Practice and Knowledge in Mental Health Nursing (1)
5. SKYN277 (30 CATS points) - Challenging Ideas in Mental Health
6. KYN278 (20 CATS points) - Developing Professional Practice and Knowledge in Mental Health Nursing (2)
7. KYN279 (20 CATS points) - Refining Professional Practice and Knowledge in Mental Health Nursing
The Common Foundation Programme (CFP) takes two years to complete. This is made up of the KYN100 and KYN107 modules. This is identical for both Adult and Mental Health branches.
Successful completion of the KYN100 module leads to an OU Certificate in Health and Social Care (60 CATS points). Holders of this award are permitted to use the letters - Cert HSC (Open) after their names.
Successful completion of the KYN100 and the KYN107 modules leads to an OU Certificate of Higher Education (Nursing)(Health Care Practice) (120 CATS points). Holders of this award are permitted to use the letters - Cert HE (N)(Open) after their names.
On successful completion of KYN100 and KYN107 - Common Foundation Programme, students then go on to their respective Branch Programmes.
The first year is an Academic only year, studying the KYN100 module. Practical placements start from year two, with two placements per year. When NOT on placement, the remainder of the 'practical years' are based around your own ward or unit.
The programme leads to the award of an Open University Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)(Nursing) - 240 CATS points at levels 1 and 2.
Holders of this award are permitted to use the letters Dip HE (Ad Nsg)(Open) after their names.
More information is available at:-
http://www.open.ac.uk/shsw/nursingprogramme.htm
COURSE ENTRY
It is designed for Health Care Assistants to be able to become 'qualified' nurses. It is a part-time course, studied over a four to seven year period. There are normally from between 15 to 18 places on the course per NHS Trust per year.
The criteria for entry to the course are a minimum of one year permanent contract with your NHS Trust and you must have a minimum of 5 points. This equates to 5 GCSEs at grades A, B or C or any other educational, professional or vocational qualification deemed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to be equivalent.
1 point = 1 GCSE (at level C or above)*
4 points = NVQ 2 in Care
5 points = NVQ 3 in Care
*Key Skills Level 2 in Mathematics or English = GCSE Grades A-C.
The course MUST be completed within 7 years of starting.
BOOKS
Books that ARE supplied as part of the course pack by The Open University:-
Year 1.
The Good Study Guide, by Andrew Northedge, Milton Keynes, The Open University. ISBN 0-7492-5974-4.
Year 2.
Bailliere's Nurses Dictionary for nurses and health care workers, 24th Edition, Edited by Barbara F. Weller, Elsevier. ISBN 0-7020-2706-5.
Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness, 9th Edition, by Anne Waugh and Allison Grant, Elsevier. ISBN 0-443-06468-7.
Nursing Knowledge and Practice: Foundations for Decision Making, 2nd Edition, Edited by Maggie Mallik, Carol Hall and David Howard, Bailliere Tindall. ISBN 0-7020-2697-2.
Essential Nursing Skills, 2nd Edition, Maggie Nicol et al, Mosby. ISBN 0-7234-3307.
Books that are NOT supplied as part of the course pack by The Open University, but are required:-
Year 1.
Understanding Health and Social Care: An Introductory Reader, Edited by Margaret Allott and Martin Robb, Milton Keynes, The Open University. ISBN 0-7619-5686-7.
NHS TRUSTS THAT SUPPORT THE OU PRE-REG COURSE
Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Trust
Portsmouth NHS Trust
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Results of Assignments & Exams
RESULTS OF ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS
'Failure is not an option'
TMAs = Tutor-marked assignments
Dates refer to cut-off dates for handing assignments in.
85% to 100% = Pass 1 (Distinction)
70% to 84% = Pass 2
55% to 69% = Pass 3
40% to 54% = Pass 4
30% to 39% = Bare Fail
15% to 29% = Fail
0% to 14% = Bad Fail
OCAS = Overall Continuous Assessment Score
OES = Overall Examination Score
COMMON FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
YEAR ONE - 2005
KYN100
Each TMA is made up of the Assignment/Essay (Part A = 85%) and one or two Question Papers (Parts B (10%) and/or C (5%) = 15%). Total marks out of 100%.
TMA 07 - 01/03/05 - 500 to 800 words = (Part A - 48%, Part B - 12%) = 60% - pass 3
TMA 01 - 05/04/05 - 800 to 1,200 words = (Part A - 62%, Part B - 6%, Part C - 4%) = 72% - pass 2
TMA 02 - 03/05/05 - 1,000 to 1,400 words = (Part A - 61%, Part B - 10%, Part C - 5%) = 75% - pass 2
TMA 03 - 31/05/05 - 1,000 to 1,500 words = (Part A - 73%, Part B - 9%, Part C - 5%) = 87% - pass 1
TMA 04 - 28/06/05 - Approx. 1,500 words = 60% - pass 3 (Substituted Mark)
TMA 05 - 26/07/05 - Approx. 1,500 words = (Part A - 69%, Part B - 10%, Part C - 4%) = 83% - pass 2
TMA 06 - 06/09/05 - Essay Approx. 1,500 words or Report Approx. 1,000 words = (Part A - 70%, Part B - 10%, Part C - 5%) = 85% - pass 1
EXAMS - 10/10/05 - 3 questions over 3 hours = 54% - pass (OES: 54 - OCAS: 77)
AWARD - Certificate in Health and Social Care
YEAR TWO - 2006
KYN107
NB: The five TMA's in KYN107 are not weighed equally (given in %).
TMA 01 - 28/02/06 - 10% - 1,000 to 1,500 words = 66% - pass 3
TMA 02 - 04/04/06 - 25% - Approx. 1,500 words = 65% - pass 3
TMA 03 - 30/05/06 - 25% - Approx. 1,500 words = 78% - pass 2
TMA 04 - 18/07/06 - 30% - Approx. 2,000 words = 80% - pass 2
TMA 05 - 22/08/06 - 10% - Approx. 800 words = 69% - pass 3
Examinable Component* - 03/10/06 - Approx. 2,500 words =
*The examinable component consists of an end-of-course project and the Portfolio of Practice.
NURSING BRANCH PROGRAMME
YEAR THREE - 2007
KYN275
TMA01
TMA02
KYN276
TMA01
TMA02
This will be an on-going thread ......... hopefully
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Re: The Open University Pre-Registration Nursing Course
Hi just read your diary of an OU student,early days for me as have just filled out application forms but still asking the same question am i doing the right thing?! i work in a GP surgery at present as HCA doing blood taking,bp,ecg, dressings etc.feel ready to learn more, only work part time as 2 children 14 & 8, question is how easy is the course to fit around family commitments,school holidays etc.? i suppose i'm thinking of the placements. Tracey
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Re: The Open University Pre-Registration Nursing Course
Hi just read your diary of an OU student,early days for me as have just filled out application forms but still asking the same question am i doing the right thing?! i work in a GP surgery at present as HCA doing blood taking,bp,ecg, dressings etc.feel ready to learn more, only work part time as 2 children 14 & 8, question is how easy is the course to fit around family commitments,school holidays etc.? i suppose i'm thinking of the placements. Tracey
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12/Jun/2007, 11:12 am
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