Overview

The BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) develops the knowledge, practical abilities, and professional understanding required to provide effective care for adults with a wide range of health needs. Students explore the science of health and illness alongside person-centred nursing practice, clinical decision-making, and professional responsibilities.

What You'll Learn

• Human anatomy, physiology, health, and disease

• Principles and practice of adult nursing

• Patient assessment, care planning, and evaluation

• Recognition and management of changing health conditions

• Medicines, treatments, and safe approaches to care

• Communication and therapeutic relationships

• Health promotion, prevention, and support for wellbeing

• Evidence-based practice, research, and clinical reasoning

• Professional, ethical, legal, safeguarding, and patient-safety principles

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to explain the scientific and professional principles that underpin adult nursing and apply them to individual care needs. They will be able to assess patients, contribute to care planning, monitor responses, and use appropriate evidence when making nursing decisions. Students will understand how physical, psychological, social, and environmental factors can influence health and wellbeing and will be able to respond appropriately to changing patient needs. They will develop effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and healthcare professionals while maintaining dignity, respect, confidentiality, and person-centred care. The course will also strengthen their ability to reflect on practice, evaluate information critically, and apply ethical, legal, and professional principles to the delivery of safe and effective nursing care.