BSc Nursing (Adult)

The BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) course at Essex University sets students up to become registered adult nurses, equipping them with the clinical skills and knowledge needed to take on this crucial healthcare role. Alongside a lifespan approach to adult nursing, the degree covers the psychological and social aspects of nursing, leadership skills and the principles of research that underpin best practice.Course Content: This course focuses on the physical health of adults across the age spectrum, teaching students how to promote well-being by preventing ill health and dealing with sick or dying individuals. Students will acquire skills in medical calculations, safe medication administration and risk assessment, clinical decision-making, and therapeutic interventions. Theoretical aspects of the course are applied practically during placement, where students spend 50% of their time.Key Modules: The course includes modules on Physiology and Pharmacology for Health, Professionalism in Health and Social Care: Legislation and Ethics, Research in Health and Social Care, and Leadership in Health and Social Care. Accreditations: Graduates from this course are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse (Adult).Future Careers: Graduates can pursue roles in areas such as general and specialist surgical care, emergency departments, palliative care, community nursing teams, mental health settings, and maternity care. They will also have the opportunity to become advanced practitioners, clinical specialists, nurse educators, nurse managers, and researchers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page).