Overview

The BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) at the University of York focuses on developing the knowledge, clinical understanding and professional skills needed to care for adults with a wide range of health needs. The course brings together nursing theory, evidence-based practice and patient-centered care, helping students understand the physical, psychological and social aspects of adult health and well being.

What You'll Learn

• Principles of adult nursing and person-centered approaches to healthcare.

• Human health, illness, anatomy, physiology and factors affecting well being.

• Assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.

• Communication skills for working effectively with patients, families and healthcare professionals.

• Medicines management, clinical decision-making and safe approaches to patient care.

• Health promotion, disease prevention and supporting people to manage their health.

• Evidence-based practice, research methods and the use of clinical evidence to inform nursing decisions.

• Professional values, ethics, leadership, teamwork and reflection within nursing practice.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to assess adult health needs and use appropriate knowledge to plan, deliver and evaluate safe, compassionate nursing care. They will understand how physical, psychological and social factors can affect health and be able to communicate effectively with patients, families and members of multidisciplinary teams. Students will develop clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, apply evidence to nursing practice and recognise the importance of professional, ethical and legal responsibilities. They will also be able to reflect on their practice, identify areas for development and use research evidence to support improvements in patient care. The course develops a holistic understanding of adult nursing and the principles required for effective, person-centered practice.