BSc (Hons) - Nursing/Registered Nurse: Adult Nursing
You’re passionate, caring and want to make a difference in the lives of others. This adult nursing course is designed to give you the professional and academic qualifications you need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and become a nurse.
Studying our nursing degree will enable you to hit the ground running to work as an adult nurse in a variety of settings including hospitals, GP surgeries, hospices, nursing homes, the armed forces and many more.
Course Overview
On this adult nursing degree course, you’ll divide your time between academic study and practice-based placements. Working with highly experienced professionals you will support people accessing health and social care to boost your skills and confidence. Placements are available across the sector, including inpatient, community, private and voluntary sector provision. Additionally, there will be the opportunity for you to arrange an enrichment placement that could involve national or international work. Our academic staff will share their extensive professional expertise to develop your knowledge and understanding of nursing practice. You will develop your independent thinking and problem-solving skills. Learning will include the use of clinical labs, mock hospital wards, guest speakers, workshops and simulations - all of which will be supported by a wide variety of online learning opportunities, including our innovative virtual learning environment.
On this course you will...
- Develop skills that allow you to practice as a confident and competent nurse and enjoy a rewarding career in the area of nursing that excites you.
- Learn and work alongside all fields of nursing and recognise the contribution of each other's expertise.
- Benefit from our friendly team with a wealth of collective experience to share with you and support you.
- Utilise modern facilities to enhance your clinical skill development and acquisition.
- Perform placements in both rural and urban areas, gaining diverse practice experience.
What our students and graduates say
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I chose Adult Nursing due to the ability to make a difference in someone's life when they are in need of it most, that thoroughly excites me. Being able to care and constantly learn about patients and their conditions is a big part.
Oliver Reynolds, Nursing Student
Originally from Morecambe and studying at Cumbria's Lancaster campus, Oliver joined the frontlines at Lancaster Royal Infirmary during the Coronavirus Pandemic as part of his second-year placement.
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After seeing the mixed quality of care his grandfather received Josh wanted to become a nurse to deliver quality care to others. Josh is now graduating and has got a newly registered job, ready for him upon graduation in Durham as a Community Staff Nurse.
Joshua Gilroy, Nursing Graduate
Graduating in 2022, Josh was inspired to go into nursing to make a difference.
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Cherish was described by judges as “an exceptional and inspirational nurse trailblazer” who “emanates a modern-day Mary Seacole in every sense of the word”. Cherish has now graduated and secured a nursing role at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary Emergency Department.
Cherish Otoo, Nursing Graduate
Cherish won ‘Most Inspirational Student of the Year’ and the ‘Mary Seacole Award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion’ at the 2022 Student Nursing Times Awards.
Location
Carlisle - Fusehill Street Campus
The Fusehill Street campus has been the setting of life-saving treatments since World War I. Now, it's home to world changers, life-savers, crime fighters, and entrepreneurs with access to high-quality facilities and innovative thinking.
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Lancaster Campus
Lancaster is the Red Rose heartland, a student haven full of history and culture. With iconic stone architecture, parkland, and a caring community, this is the place to get involved. The campus houses top-quality facilities tailored to the needs of life-savers, world changers, and future leaders.
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Barrow-in-Furness Campus
Set in the heart of Barrow-in-Furness, the Barrow Campus offers higher education courses in a convenient location. With state-of-the-art facilities and placement opportunities, this is the place where students become life-savers.
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