Learning power
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Post-registration courses for nurses have developed in response to needs of a reformed UK National Health Service. Courses reflect the desire to update skills or participate in degree courses. The United Kingdom Central Council has developed post-registration education and practice (PREP). Modular courses, credit accumulation and transfer schemes (CATS) and assessing prior experiential learning (APEL) have increased flexibility. Sheffield University, England has introduced a masters' degree based on multidisciplinary self-directed learning.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1993
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Opening the door to opportunity
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Telford College of Art and Technology, England has developed a Validated Access course for mature entrants to nursing. The one-year part-time course emphasises self-directed learning. A flexible approach meets the needs of mature entrants with family commitments. The course aims to upgrade the academic status of those who may have left school without formal qualifications. High motivation is the prime requirement. Students from the 1991 intake have progressed to vocational courses.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1993
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