Adult Nursing

Adult Nursing

Overview

Adult Nursing BN (Hons) is an expansive programme designed to provide students with adequate broad knowledge and medicine-based skills. This programme is vital to mostly support adult patients, mothers, and babies with high-quality care across many different healthcare settings.

It will prepare students to be registered adult nurses and help with testing-related planning and figuring out the patient's needs when complex difficulty arrives.

Objectives

  1. Developing competent adult nurses for inspection, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation.
  2. Fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  3. Promoting ethical, compassionate care delivery.

Prerequisites

  1. High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
  2. Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, and human anatomy and physiology.
  3. English language proficiency.

Curriculum Outline

  1. Fundamentals of nursing
  2. Introducing nursing
  3. Equality and Diversity in Nursing
  4. Professional knowledge
  5. Adult health nursing
  6. Medical-surgical nursing
  7. Mental health nursing
  8. Community health nursing
  9. Gerontological nursing
  10. Pharmacology
  11. Research methodology

Teaching Method

The teaching method of the Adult Nursing course is a combination of

  1. Seminars and lectures
  2. Self-directed study
  3. Clinical simulations
  4. E-learning
  5. Case studies
  6. Group discussions
  7. Small group teaching
  8. Action learning sets
  9. Peer mentoring schemes
  10. Hands-on training
  11. Practical skills sessions
  12. Placement learning opportunities

Modules

  1. Assess, Plan, Provide and Evaluate Care
  2. Literacy, Numeracy and Technology for Nursing Practice
  3. Nursing in Context
  4. Nursing Practice - Part 1
  5. Science for Nursing
  6. Care of the Acutely Ill Adult
  7. Long-term Health Conditions
  8. Nursing Practice - Part 2
  9. Person-Centred Care
  10. Registered Nursing Associates only if 1999 is RPL
  11. Nursing Practice - Part 2 (Registered Nursing Associates)
  12. Evidence-Based Practice - Service Improvement Project
  13. Nursing Practice - Part 3
  14. Transition to Professional Practice in Complex Care Environments

Assessment Methods

  1. Written examinations
  2. Presentations
  3. Clinical skills assessments
  4. Examinations
  5. Case studies
  6. Group projects
  7. Professional discussions
  8. Research papers
  9. A portfolio

Course Duration

This programme may vary depending on the institutions and countries, but the general standard options in the UK are:

  1. 03 years full-time.

Facilities

  1. Replica hospital ward on campus
  2. A six-bed simulation ward
  3. An immersive VR technology
  4. Well-equipped nursing laboratories
  5. Modern simulation center
  6. Access to clinical practice sites
  7. Library resources
  8. Industry approved training
  9. Support of local NHS trusts
  10. Aids of healthcare providers

Career Pathways

  1. Registered nurse in hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and nursing homes.
  2. Specialized roles such as critical care nurse, emergency room nurse, or oncology nurse.
  3. Advanced practice roles like nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.
  4. Roles in accident and emergency (A&E) nurse.
  5. Exceptional nursing in Intensive care and Palliative care.
  6. Practice nursing and research nursing.

Fees and Fundings

  1. Tuition fees are around £14,000 per year.
  2. Scholarships, grants, and bursaries may be available to help offset costs.
  3. Part-time work or student loans can also be considered.

Entry Requirements

  1. Access to a Higher Education Diploma or equivalent EU/International qualifications.
  2. IELTS academic required.
  3. Can demonstrate exceptional talent.
  4. Satisfy the panel's ability.
  5. Able to complete the course successfully.

Field Work and Internships

  1. Opportunities for supervised clinical practice in various healthcare settings.
  2. Opportunities for practical experience through internships and workshops.
  3. Can join the University's best community for health.
  4. Networking with industry professionals can lead to future career opportunities.

Certifications

  1. Registered Nurse (RN)
  2. Emergency Nursing
  3. Critical Care Nursing
  4. Oncology Nursing
  5. Mental Health Nursing
  6. Gerontological Nursing
  7. Pediatric Nursing
  8. Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  9. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Intakes

Typically, it takes twice a year (fall and spring), but may vary like:

  1. Fall (September/October)
  2. Spring (January/February)
  3. Summer (May/June)

Student Testimony

"The support I have received from my lecturers has been wonderful. I have had so many wonderful opportunities which have helped me to thrive both academically and professionally;" says - "Stephanie Morris, Adult Nursing BN (Hons)."

Frequently asked questions

The focus of the Adult Nursing BN (Hons) programme is providing high-quality care to adult patients across various healthcare settings.

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