Bachelor of Science (Hons)
NURSING (ADULT) WITH NMC REGISTRATION
If you have a passion for delivering care to others and want to make a difference to peoples’ lives, a career in adult nursing may be a perfect fit for you. You’ll learn from BNU's experienced lecturers and technicians using state-of-the-art simulation facilities, coupled with time out on clinical placement.
This combined learning approach of theory and practice will prepare you to provide safe, compassionate care and become a confident nurse. Upon completion of the degree, you’ll be eligible to apply for admission to Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Why study this subject?
Caring for people during the vulnerable times in their lives is a challenging yet rewarding role, a great fit for compassionate, kind and caring people.
No two days within this job are the same – you will need to be able to continuously assess and review mental, physical, behavioural and spiritual needs to identify the priorities and requirements for individualised, evidence-based support.
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
At Buckinghamshire New University, from your very first welcome, you’ll find yourself surrounded by friendly, like-minded students and staff – all passionate about nursing and healthcare.
BNU has been running nursing programmes for many years and students benefit from an excellent standard of teaching provided by staff from the University. Their lecturers maintain close links with practice, ensuring that the programme is always kept up to date.
You will receive personal tutoring and also be able to take part in their annual one-day inter-professional conference, focused on safeguarding. In addition, guest speakers regularly deliver sessions for students within the University to ensure they give a diverse range of views and experiences to their students.
What facilities can you use?
BNU utilise state-of-the-art simulation facilities for learning, development and practicing of skills – their purpose-built wards include real equipment, just like you’d find in hospital.
Simulation is an important aspect of their nursing and healthcare programmes. You will regularly spend time in the simulation labs, taking part in realistic scenarios to practise a broad spectrum of technical skills in a safe and supportive environment.
What will you study?
BNU believe in giving you the best chance for employment when you graduate, so their courses are carefully designed to ensure that you’re equipped with everything you need to start your career.
During your time on the programme, you will understand the theory behind diagnosis that can help you to make crucial decisions when looking after a patient. You will be able to lead changes in practice, improving the quality of delivery of care.
On placement, you’ll be able to put your theory into practice where you’ll be mentored in the art of patient care.
How will I be taught and assessed?
This programme integrates academic and practice learning underpinned by collaboration between practice partners and the University. It adopts a student-centred approach, enabling the development of the required knowledge, skills and professional values required to deliver compassionate, safe and effective nursing care.
When you’re on campus, your academic study will be undertaken through varying modalities including seminars, lectures, simulation and virtual learning. Our team of experienced and dedicated lecturers have a collective wealth of knowledge from working in a number of areas, including:
- adult life support
- biologist
- end of life care for older people with dementia and care of vulnerable adults
- HIV, AIDS, sexual health
- human factors
- intensive therapy unit/intensive care unit cardio and respiration (ITU/ICU)
- patient safety
- pharmacology
- plastics and burns
- pressures ulcers/tissue viability
- renal medicine and transplantation
- stoma nurse
- spinal cord injury (adult and paediatric), from acute, rehabilitation to community discharge
- trauma and orthopaedics
- workforce and service delivery.
Across the three years, you will be assessed through a number of means:
- Year 1: Reflective assignment, presentation and exams.
- Year 2: Academic poster presentation, assignment and exams.
- Year 3: literature review/work-based learning project, reflective assignment, OSCE and exams.
You are also required to complete the knowledge skills and behaviours included in the Practice Assessment Document in each year of practice.
What are my career prospects?
Throughout your time with Buckinghamshier New University they’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. They will help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising and skilled leaders and support you in your search to find employment after graduation.
On successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to register as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. With this qualification, you may find employment within the NHS or with private healthcare providers.
Opportunities for adult nurses are continually expanding and you'll have the chance to go into many areas, such as:
- staff nurse working in an acute or rehabilitation centre
- practice nurse working in a GP surgery
- community nurse, for example district nurse
- working in nursing homes
- working with private health care providers
- prison nursing
- the armed forces
- nurse researcher.
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