Professional Accelerated Route (PAR) in Adult Nursing (UK Pathway)

The Professional Accelerated Route in Nursing (PAR) is an advanced-level programme designed for overseas qualified nurses aiming to join the international workforce. It focuses on the acquisition of country-specific standards and regulations, cultural adaptability, and the development of essential nursing skills. This course is pivotal for nurses seeking to integrate efficiently and competently into the global healthcare sector. The PAR programme is structured to provide an immersive and intensive learning experience, incorporating technology, hands-on skills, and traditional didactic methods.

Educational Philosophy:

Our programme is underpinned by a commitment to personal and professional development, lifelong learning, and the cultivation of a comprehensive knowledge base in health and care. We endorse a pedagogical framework that promotes the development of holistic care, professional identity, inquisitiveness, and sound nursing judgment. Our curriculum is strategically designed to advance from fundamental to complex concepts, ensuring a thorough and progressive learning experience.

Core Values and Integrating Concepts:

The PAR programme is rooted in core nursing values and integrates key concepts to guide learning outcomes. These include:

1. Teamwork and Collaboration

2. Information Management

3. Evidence-Based Practice

4. Personal/Professional Development

5. Effective Communication Style

Programme Structure:

The PAR programme is delivered at the master's level, encompassing three distinct parts. All units are facilitated through avatar-led teaching and an online platform. Students are required to successfully complete all modules, detailed as follows:

Part 1: Foundation in International Nursing Standards

- Unit 1: British Culture Awareness in the Health Care Sector (BCA001)

- Unit 2: New Century Thinking for Nurses (NCTN002)

- Unit 3: Research Methodology in Nursing (RMN003)

Part 2: Language and Communication Skills

- Unit 4: Clinical English Competencies (CEC004)

- Unit 5: Effective Reading Skills for Nurses (ERSN005)

- Unit 6: Occupational Language Fluency (OLF006)

- Supplementary Unit: Occupational English Test (OET) Preparation

Part 3: Practical Nursing Competencies

- Unit 7: Practical Competencies in Nursing (PCN007)

- Supplementary Unit: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Preparation

OET Preparation and Requirements:

A significant component of the PAR programme is the preparation for the Occupational English Test (OET). The programme aims to enable students to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements, which stipulate a minimum OET score of B2 in Listening, Speaking, and Reading, and C+ in Writing. The programme is designed to ensure that students attain high proficiency in all OET categories. Provisions are made for students marginally missing their OET scores to meet NMC requirements through additional support.

After completion of this course, learners are expected to successfully be able to take part of both OET and OSCE exam in order to become a fully registered nurse in the UK.