Access to HE Diploma Practical Nursing StudiesAccess to HE Diploma Practical Nursing Studies

An access course for entry into a Nursing degree. A unique An access course for entry into a Nursing degree. A unique

qualification with a work based learning element in a clinical qualification with a work based learning element in a clinical

setting contributing to a total of 60 credits.setting contributing to a total of 60 credits.

What we did?

To address the shortage of nurses in the Tower Hamlets health To address the shortage of nurses in the Tower Hamlets health

economy from the BAME communities particularly the Bangladeshi economy from the BAME communities particularly the Bangladeshi

community.community.

To provide a clear vocational route into higher education; to study To provide a clear vocational route into higher education; to study

nursing at degree level and therefore to increase the supply of nursing at degree level and therefore to increase the supply of

qualified professionals from the Bangladeshi community.qualified professionals from the Bangladeshi community.

To help towards creating a local nursing workforce that is culturally To help towards creating a local nursing workforce that is culturally

and linguistically sensitive.and linguistically sensitive.

Why we did it?

In partnership with a number of providers and under the guidance of OCN we In partnership with a number of providers and under the guidance of OCN we

developed a unique curriculum:developed a unique curriculum:

• City University – provided requirements for new Nursing degreeCity University – provided requirements for new Nursing degree

• THPCT – Created course contentTHPCT – Created course content

• Barts and the London – created work based learning modules for the course Barts and the London – created work based learning modules for the course

followed by placement opportunities followed by placement opportunities

• Tower Hamlets College – delivered learning framework Tower Hamlets College – delivered learning framework

How we did it?

The course was targeted at the local BAME community in Tower Hamlets The course was targeted at the local BAME community in Tower Hamlets particularly Bangladeshi community.particularly Bangladeshi community.

We promoted the course in the following ways:We promoted the course in the following ways:

• Launch of ‘Nursing and Islam’ programmeLaunch of ‘Nursing and Islam’ programme

• Third sector promotionThird sector promotion

• Website – Website –

Who was it for?

Merger: changing environmentMerger: changing environmentLack of fundingLack of fundingShort of placement opportunitiesShort of placement opportunitiesSelection/Recruitment of learnersSelection/Recruitment of learners

1 year access to HE Practical Nursing1 year access to HE Practical Nursing

What are the challenges?

What the future holds