Adult Nursing - BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

This BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Adult) equips students with the knowledge and skills to become competent and confident adult nurses. Through clinical simulation and placement opportunities, students gain practical experience and develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. The program fosters professionalism, ethics, and compassion, preparing graduates for a rewarding career in adult nursing and lifelong learning.

Program Outline

Nursing (Adult) - BSc (Hons)

Degree Overview:

Looking for a rewarding career that offers diverse opportunities? Your future in adult nursing starts here. This program equips you with the essential nursing knowledge and authentic clinical practice experience through fantastic clinical simulation facilities and placement settings, enabling you to qualify as a competent and confident adult nurse.

Key program objectives:

• Prepare graduates for a rewarding career in adult nursing.
• Equip students with the knowledge and skills required to provide safe and effective care to adults across a range of settings.
• Develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Foster a strong sense of professionalism, ethics, and compassion in graduates.
• Prepare students for lifelong learning and professional development.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Compulsory modules:
• Person-centred Nursing Care
• Clinical Nursing Practice 1
• Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
• Clinical Nursing Practice 2

Year 2:

• Compulsory modules:
• The Role of the Nurse in Promoting Health and Wellness
• Clinical Nursing Practice 3
• Evidence-based Nursing Practice
• Pharmacology and Concepts of Safety and Quality of Care in Nursing
• Clinical Nursing Practice 4

Year 3:

• Compulsory modules:
• Leading, Managing and Shaping Future Nursing Care
• Clinical Nursing Practice 5
• Nursing Dissertation
• Clinical Judgement and Decision-making in Nursing
• Clinical Nursing Practice 6

Assessment:

• Continuous assessment of practice: This includes observations, discussions, and feedback from practice supervisors and assessors.
• Written assessments: These can include essays, reports, and case studies.
• Appraisals of an ‘episode of care’ in clinical settings: This involves demonstrating the ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate care for a specific patient or group of patients.
• Practical exams: These may include skills assessments, simulations, and OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations).
• Reflective accounts: These are written reflections on learning experiences and professional development.
• Examinations: Written exams may be used to assess knowledge and understanding of specific topics.
• Nursing Dissertation: This is an independent research project that demonstrates the ability to apply research methods and critical thinking skills.

Teaching:

• Lectures: These provide an introduction to key concepts and theories.
• Tutor and student-led tutorials: These allow for interactive learning and discussion of specific topics.
• Individual and group sessions: These provide opportunities for personalized learning and group work.
• Problem-solving scenarios: These allow students to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world situations.
• Case study presentations: These allow students to analyze and discuss complex cases.
• Small group work: This encourages collaboration and teamwork.
• Service user involvement: This allows students to learn from and work with patients and their families.
• Seminars: These provide opportunities for in-depth discussion of specific topics.
• Blended learning: This combines online and face-to-face learning.

Careers:

• Registered Nurse in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health centers.
• Advanced practice nurse in areas such as critical care, oncology, or mental health.
• Nurse educator
• Nurse researcher
• Nurse manager
• Nurse entrepreneur

Other:

• Clinical simulation: The program uses advanced simulation facilities to provide students with realistic and immersive learning experiences.
• Placement opportunities: Students undertake placements in a variety of clinical settings, gaining experience in different areas of adult nursing.
• Interdisciplinary learning: Students from all four nursing fields (adult, children's, learning disability, and mental health) learn together in some modules.