Adult Nursing, BSc Hons
Study our adult nursing degree for a rewarding career in the care profession. Adult nurses provide a constant source of support and care to patients. Degree in adult nursing prepares you for the role and responsibilities as a registered nurse.
We provide you with the skills to meet the needs of patients and their significant others. This will include experience in the hospital, independent and the home environment. You will learn accountability for the important role you will play in their lives.
What you will study
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology
- Individual Health & Well-Being
- Foundations of Nursing Practice (Adult Nursing)
- Professional and Academic Development
- Pathophysiology: Illness and its impact upon individuals
- Recognising and Managing Individual Needs
- Developing Adult Nursing Practice
- Medicines Management
- Understanding Research in Evidence Based Practice
Careers and placements
Adult nursing is a challenging yet extremely rewarding career where you will work with a diverse range of acute and long-term illness in adults, in addition to promoting healthy lifestyles for all.
Adult nurses play a prominent role in hospitals and communities as part of a multi-professional team. They care for patients and clients in a variety of hospital and primary care settings. These include acute medical and surgical wards, operating theatres, Emergency Departments, high-dependency environments, nursing homes and district nursing. During clinical placements, students promote health maintenance and restoration.