Program Overview
London South Bank University's Adult Nursing program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for a successful career in adult nursing. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, practical placements, and research opportunities, the program prepares graduates to provide compassionate and evidence-based care to patients with acute and complex health needs. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and can pursue various career paths in diverse healthcare settings.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This two-year program prepares students for a career in adult nursing, encompassing a wide range of opportunities in general medical and surgical wards, as well as specialist units like Accident and Emergency or intensive care. The program is designed to ensure students develop well-rounded nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes, representing a highly valued profession.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Equip students with the values, frameworks, and skills that underpin adult nursing.
- Introduce students to public health concepts and contemporary public health issues.
- Enhance students' knowledge and understanding of pharmacology and medicines management.
- Develop students' ability to utilize clinical reasoning to respond to and manage complex scenarios in adult nursing.
- Enable students to develop their understanding of assessment, altered pathophysiology, and management of patients with complex physical and acute mental health care needs.
- Equip students with the skills necessary to plan and carry out original research in a chosen area of professional practice.
Outline:
Year 1:
- Assessing, planning and providing care in Adult Nursing: This module focuses on different methods and frameworks, teaching holistic assessment underpinned by evidence-based practice. It prepares students to carry out fundamental nursing skills across the four fields of nursing.
- Pharmacology and medicines management in Adult Nursing: This module develops students' knowledge and understanding of the principles of pharmacology and medicines management, ensuring they are prescriber-ready upon registration with the NMC.
- Practice Experience Year 1: Students will have five placements of between four and six weeks, most within the adult nursing field, but also including placements in different nursing areas to gain a wide experience.
Year 2:
- Enhancing and evaluating care in Adult Nursing: This module develops students' ability to utilize clinical reasoning to respond to and manage unfamiliar and complex scenarios in adult nursing, evaluate care provided, and develop the skills of other team members.
- Acute and complex care in Adult Nursing: This module focuses on addressing the care needs of adult patients with complex physical and acute mental health care needs.
- Mother and new-born: This virtual learning module introduces students to the nature of normal childbirth and neonatal care, exploring antenatal care, childbirth, postnatal care, and the role of the midwife in delivering woman-centered care.
- Research in health and social care: This module consolidates and extends students' knowledge of research approaches and methods, enhancing their ability to be critical users of research evidence.
- Transition to Leadership: This module helps students develop and build effective leadership skills in a complex healthcare setting, exploring theoretical models of leadership, quality improvement, and patient safety.
- Practice Learning: Students will have three placements, one in a non-adult nursing setting. The final twelve-week practice learning opportunity is undertaken in the Host Trust with identified practice assessors.
- Dissertation (MSc only): This module provides students with the opportunity to undertake original inquiry in a chosen area of professional practice, either through a systematic review of the literature or a research/work-based project.
Assessment:
The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Simulated practice: Students practice fundamental nursing skills in simulated environments.
- Essays: Students demonstrate their understanding of theoretical concepts and apply them to real-world scenarios.
- Presentations: Students present their research findings and critical analyses.
- Clinical assessments: Students are assessed on their ability to apply their knowledge and skills in clinical settings.
- Dissertation (MSc only): Students complete a dissertation based on original research or a work-based project.
Teaching:
The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures: Students receive instruction on key theoretical concepts and principles.
- Seminars: Students engage in discussions and debates on relevant topics.
- Workshops: Students develop practical skills and apply their knowledge in hands-on activities.
- Clinical placements: Students gain practical experience in real-world healthcare settings.
- E-learning: Students access online resources and engage in interactive learning activities.
Faculty:
The program is taught by experienced and qualified faculty members who are experts in their respective fields. They are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality learning experience and supporting their professional development.
Careers:
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and practice as registered nurses. They can pursue a variety of career paths, including:
- Staff Nurse: Providing direct patient care in a variety of settings.
- Specialist Nurse: Focusing on specific areas of care, such as critical care, oncology, or mental health.
- District Nurse: Providing care to patients in their homes.
- Occupational Health Nurse: Providing healthcare services to employees in workplaces.
- Sexual Health Nurse: Providing care and advice on sexual health issues.
- Nurse Educator: Teaching and mentoring future nurses.
- Nurse Researcher: Conducting research to improve nursing practice and patient care.
Other:
- The program includes a dedicated Employability Service that provides students with support in finding employment after graduation.
- The nursing wards are equipped with simulator mannequins, such as SimMan, SimBaby, and SimMom, which allow students to practice their skills in a safe and controlled environment.
- The program is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Students are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and an occupational health check before starting their placements.
- Students are provided with uniforms for their placements.
- The program includes a dedicated personal tutoring system to provide students with academic and professional development support.
UK Fees £9250 International £ Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases.
