A distinctive focus of the course is development of a global mindset through exploration of current international, national and local healthcare priorities; opportunities for international experiences within the curriculum; and promotion of cross-cultural understanding. This creates the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for professional nursing practice and the ability for nurse leaders and managers to deal with the wider and often complex issues that spring from a world that is increasingly interconnected globally. You are encouraged to demonstrate a willingness to explore the opportunities that exist once diversity of ideas and perspectives (locally, nationally and internationally) are embraced.<br>Notable features of this course are:<br>you are encouraged to share learning with other healthcare students and professionals within the School and benefit from the opportunity to work with new people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances<br>international research staff in the School will present and discuss contemporary research with you, enhancing and adding value to your learning experience<br>course staff qualified up to PhD level; staff currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council; and staff with expertise in social policy, public health and leadership deliver your programme<br>pastoral care and support is offered through meetings with the course tutor and online community of peers to share current learning experiences and any issues which may require further signposting or support. This enables you to develop a sense of belonging as part of a focused and wider university learning community.<br>The course content and structure enable you to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of professional nursing practice for healthcare contexts informed by current international, national and local practice, knowledge and research. This will include developing a critical awareness of how to access and utilise evidence-based practice; identify contemporary issues within health care, knowledge of professional responsibility, integrity and ethics; decision making; working with others and with service users and carers; and change management and the ability to reflect on your own progress as a learner and potential leader.