The GPN Foundation (also known as GPN Fundamentals) is a 6-month stand-alone course for registered nurses new to primary care. Designed to build confidence and essential skills, this course provides a structured introduction to core practice nursing responsibilities such as immunisation, cervical screening and health promotion.
Nurse / GPN Foundation
Your first step into general practice nursing.
Key Points:
- Ideal for newly qualified or new-to-practice nurses
- Covers immunisation, cervical cytology, travel health, long-term condition care and more
- Supports autonomous and confident practice in primary care
- Includes access to supervision and experienced mentors
- Can be taken alone or as part of the GPN Academic pathway
Next Steps:
Speak to your employer or training hub lead about registering for the GPN Foundation course. A downloadable GPN Induction Template is available to support onboarding here.
