1. Develop clinical competence in adult care
2. Master core nursing knowledge
3. Foster critical thinking and problem-solving
4. Promote ethical and compassionate care
5. Prepare for nursing licensure
6. Develop communication and leadership skills
7. Encourage lifelong learning and professional development

1. Must have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field
2. May require a foundational science course
3. May require Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
4. Entrance Exams
5. Healthcare Experience (Recommended)

1. Introduction to Nursing Practice
2. Health Assessment
3. Nursing Ethics and Law
4. Adult Health Nursing
5. Pharmacology
6. Pathophysiology
7. Gerontological Nursing
8. Clinical Skills Lab
9. Clinical Placements
10. Advanced Adult Health Nursing
11. Community Health Nursing
12. Mental Health Nursing
13. Maternity and Paediatric Nursing
14. Nursing Leadership and Management
15. Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice
16. Communication and Collaboration in Healthcare
17. NMC (or equivalent licensure exam) preparation

1. Lectures and Seminars
2. Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
3. Clinical Skills Labs
4. High-fidelity simulation
5. Clinical Placements
6. Case-Based Learning
7. Workshops and Group Work
8. Online Learning and Digital Resources
9. Reflection and Journaling

1. Basic nursing practice
2. Anatomy and Physiology
3. Pathophysiology for Nursing
4. Gerontological Nursing
5. Pharmacology
6. Palliative and End-of-Life Care
7. Leadership and Management in Nursing
8. Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
9. Critical and Acute Care Nursing
10. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
11. Public Health and Epidemiology

1. Written Examinations
2. Practical Skills Assessments
3. Clinical Placement Evaluations
4. Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
5. Case Studies and Care Plans
6. Simulation Exercises
7. Reflective Journals
8. Clinical reasoning exercises
9. Research and Evidence-Based Practice Projects
10. Peer and Self-Assessment
11. Oral Presentations and Group Work

Most accelerated nursing programmes span around 12 to 18 months, but they can vary depending on the institution and location.

1. Clinical Skills Labs
2. Simulation Centres
3. Classrooms and lecture halls
4. Computer Labs and E-Learning Facilities
5. Library and Study Areas
6. Clinical Placement Sites
7. Simulation Suites
8. Interdisciplinary Collaboration Spaces
9. Professional Development and Career Services
10. Student lounge and well-being areas
11. Health and Wellness Centres

1. Registered Nurse (RN)
2. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
3. Nurse Practitioner (NP)
4. Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
5. Nursing educator
6. Nursing Administrator or Manager
7. Public Health Nurse
8. Palliative and Hospice Care Nurse
9. Travel Nurse
10. Research Nurse
11. Healthcare Consultant
12. Case Manager
13. Infection Control Nurse
14. Occupational Health Nurse

The tuition fees for an accelerated nursing (adult) degree can lie between 9,250 and 24,500 a year for an international student in various countries.

1. A relevant bachelor’s degree
2. GCSEs or equivalent
3. English Language Proficiency
4. May require relevant work experience
5. Personal Statement
6. References (usually, two references are required)
7. Interview (tentative)

1. Clinical Placements
2. Rotations
3. Community Health Experiences
4. Simulation Labs
5. Structured internships
6. Preceptorships
7. Capstone Projects

Even though adult accelerated nursing degrees are highly valued and have a high employment rate, obtaining specific related certifications will help you advance in your career.

1. Basic Life Support (BLS)
2. Advanced Life Support (ALS)
3. Clinical competency certificates
4. Infection Control Certification
5. Health and Safety Certifications

In the UK, the most common intake of accelerated nursing programmes happens in September, but there is also the January and May intake.

“I wanted to remain in the field of HEAL (health, education, administration, and literacy),” he said. “I routinely performed personal care for students as a teacher—everything from feeding to medication administration. It was those experiences caring for students with disabilities that made me want to pursue a career in nursing.” [Adam Reilly-Dreas from Duke University School of Nursing]