Prescribing for Nurses: Independent and Supplementary (V300) (Level 7)
University of PortsmouthAbout this course
On the course, you'll build your legal, ethical, professional, pharmacology and therapeutics knowledge. You'll develop a thorough understanding of the scope of your practice and gain the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) competencies needed to ensure safe prescribing practices.
When you complete the course successfully, you'll have the skills to undertake consultations with patients and prescribe safely in complex situations using the RPS Compentency Framework. You'll also be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as an independent/supplementary nurse prescriber.
Please note if you don't register your prescribing award within 5 years of completing the course you'll need to complete the course again before you can register as a prescriber.
Approval This course has been approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), meaning the course meets the standards of education, training, conduct and performance required for nurses in the UK.
Course details
What you'll experience On this independent and supplementary V300 nurse prescribing course, you'll:
Values and the NHS Constitution We embed the principles and values of the NHS Constitution in all our health and social care courses. When you apply for this course, we’ll expect you to demonstrate how your values align with the values of the Constitution. Careers and opportunities When you complete this independent and supplementary V300 nurse prescribing course, you'll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a nurse independent/supplementary prescriber.
Once registered, you'll be able to prescribe independently and in supplementary partnership with a medical or dental prescriber and the patient.
If you don't register your prescribing award within 5 years of completing the course, you'll need to complete the course again before you can register as a prescriber.
What can you do with a nurse prescribing award? Previous students have worked in areas such as:
You can also use your qualification in this Prescribing for Nurses course to get entry to higher-level courses in subjects such as advanced nursing practice or advanced clinical practice.
You can get help, advice and support from our Careers and Employability service for up to 5 years after you leave the University as you advance in your career.
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
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A-Levels
BBB - BBC
UCAS Points
112 - 120 points
Avg. Salary
£26,000
Course Details
- Qualification
- No award
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 8 Months
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Portsmouth
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Nursing