Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) with NMC registration

Program Overview

The Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) with NMC registration program at DMU prepares students for a rewarding career in adult nursing. It combines theoretical study with clinical experience, equipping graduates with the knowledge, skills, and NMC registration to provide safe and compassionate care to adult patients in various healthcare settings. The program emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and inter-professional collaboration, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for a successful career in adult nursing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) with NMC registration
• Overview: This program prepares students for a rewarding career in adult nursing, caring for people with a range of healthcare needs in various settings.
It combines theoretical study with clinical experience within the NHS, independent and voluntary sectors.
• Objectives:
• Equip students with the knowledge and skills to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to adult patients.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities essential for nursing practice.
• Foster strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Prepare graduates for NMC registration and a successful career in adult nursing.

Outline:

• Content: The program covers a wide range of topics relevant to adult nursing, including:
• Anatomy and physiology
• Pharmacology
• Pathology
• Nursing theory and practice
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ethics and professional values
• Leadership and management
• Research and evidence-based practice
• Structure:
• Three years full-time (45-week year)
• Block teaching approach, with students studying one module at a time.
• Regular assessments throughout the year.
• Clinical placements embedded within all three years of the course.
• Course Schedule:
• First Year:
• Practice Experience 1
• Transition into Higher Education
• Foundations of Nursing Practice
• Foundations of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology
• Influences on Wellbeing
• Foundations of Field of Practice
• Second Year:
• Practice Experience 2
• Research and Evidence-Based Practice
• Primary Care – Patient Journey 1
• Acute Care – Patient Journey 2
• Complex Care – Patient Journey 3
• Third Year:
• Practice Experience 3
• Critical Inquiry and Research Proposal
• Leadership and Service Improvement
• Managing Complexities in Nursing Practice
• Consolidating Care and Professional Practice
• Modules:

Assessment:

• Variety of assessment methods:
• Practice assessments through documentation reflecting NMC Future Nurse Proficiencies standards.
• Theory assessments through assignments, reports, examinations, workbooks, screencast presentations, and case studies.

Teaching:

• Teaching methods:
• Lectures (face-to-face and online)
• Seminars
• Webinars
• Workshops
• Presentations
• Tutorials
• Simulation activities
• Clinical skills learning
• Enquiry-based problem solving
• Independent e-learning
• Peer learning sets
• Contact hours: Up to 16 per week, depending on the modules studied.
• Faculty:
• Registered nurses, other healthcare professionals, qualified teachers, and researchers.
• Many with doctoral qualifications and actively pursuing academic and professional doctorates.
• Unique approaches:
• Block teaching for focused learning.
• Inter-professional learning with other students and professionals.
• Extensive use of clinical skills and simulation facilities.

Careers:

• Career paths: Registered nurses can work in various settings, including:
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Community health centers
• Private healthcare facilities
• Public health organizations
• Research institutions
• Education and training
• Graduate salary: Starting salary of £28,407 (NHS pay scales 2023/24).

Other:

• Financial support: Available through the NHS Learning Support Fund.
• Global experience: Opportunity to gain international experience with DMU Global programs.
• Strong links with local NHS trust and other potential employers.

• Emphasis on inter-professional collaboration.

• Use of LearningSpace software for 360-degree recording and playback of simulations.

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion with Universal Design for Learning approach.

• Access to a vast range of print and online resources through the library.

Some details may change or be unavailable.

2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250 2024/25 tuition fees for international students: £16,840