Nursing
BSc in Adult Nursing prepares you for a fulfilling and rewarding career right at the forefront of modern healthcare. Read on if you wish to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a nurse.
Nursing degrees abroad
Nurses and healthcare professionals are always in high demand, all over the world. A degree in nursing will give the skills you need to look after the needs of patients, both physical and psychological. It is a key role that is an essential part of every country’s health service.
Many countries have a shortage of nurses, so your skills will be in high demand. Choosing to study nursing abroad means gaining access to world-class programs and giving yourself the best chance to reach your potential.
Nursing program structure
The structure, content and length of a nursing program will depend on the university and country you are studying in. It’s possible to become a registered nurse in two years in certain countries, and in others you’ll need to study for at least three years to qualify.
Many programs include hospital placements, where you’ll be able to work in a range of areas like surgery, accident and emergency, medicine and critical care.
You can spend up to 50% of your time in placement, and the rest of your learning will be made up of lectures, practical classes and independent study.
You’ll be assessed through written and practical exams, coursework and your performance while on placement.
If you are studying at bachelor’s level, you’ll learn the theory behind nursing, clinical skills and develop your understanding through teaching and hospital placements. Common modules and areas of study include:
- Foundations of nursing
- Person-centered nursing
- Communication skills
- Therapeutic approach and practice
- Global health issues
- Introduction to professional practice
- Research methods
- Healthcare sciences
- Medicine management
- Medicine management
- Practical nursing skills
Teaching includes a combination of classroom theory as well as simulated practice, followed by clinical placements. Simulated practice generally takes place within the university and is a facility designed for students to practice their skills within a safe environment. You will greatly benefit from clinical placements at various London’s leading healthcare Trusts. Your placements will take place in hospital wards, specialist units, community and rapid response teams, acute as well as emergency departments, GP practices and at patients’ homes. This range of placements will help students to develop the necessary skills and confidence to deal with different situations that Adult Nurses work in.
During the course of first year, you will be acquainted with the core sciences that underpin nursing practices and the framework of healthcare. This equips you with the expertise and skills to build professional relationships across all fields of nursing. You will also get hands-on understanding of the various factors that influence the health and the welfare of individuals in an ever-changing society.
The second year will acclimatize you with the application of person-oriented care, clinical reasoning, and the factors that influence the decision making process. You will study holistic care throughout the course and focus on severe and long-term care within the elected field of your choice. Third year will prepare you for the shift towards professional practice and employability. You will build skills in areas of leadership, management, team work as well as teach and support new learners. By the end of third year, you will be an independent practitioner who is self-motivated and implement a decisive and methodical approach to ensure the utmost well-being of adult patients.
Nursing is a versatile career which can be altered to fulfill your ambitions and offers great starting salaries. The employment prospects after studying at a abroad University are tremendous with approximately 90% of the nursing students attaining employment within six months after the degree completion. NHS and the private sector both offer well-paid nursing roles. The skills you will master during this degree will help you climb the nursing career ladder swiftly. The type of jobs available for students in this field are- General Practice Nursing, Learning disability homes, Care Homes, Hospice Nursing, Accident and Emergency (A&E), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Nurseries and Play Schemes, Respiratory/ Neurology/ Oncology, Armed Forces, Research Nurse, volunteering opportunities in charities and organizations, orthopaedics, trauma, and more.
Here are some of the most common job options after studying MSc Adult Nursing
- Adult nurse
- Children’s nurse
- Health play specialist
- Health visitor
- Home nurse
- Carer
- High intensity therapist
- Learning disability nurse
- Mental health nurse
- Midwife
- Paramedic
- Physician associate