Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)

• Overview

  BSc Adult Nursing (Hons)  programme is now closed for new applications for September 2020 start. Places available for January and April 2021 starts. You can apply now to study Adult Nursing via UCAS website.

  Our three year Adult Nursing course will give you the ability to cope with a demanding and satisfying profession, leading to a BSc Adult Nursing (Hons) and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The structure provides a strong foundation in adult nursing with skills based upon the theory taught at the University and clinical placements. We will develop your care, compassion, courage, commitment and communication skills to work with adults in nursing.

  Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies

  Course

  Highlights

  • Opportunity for two week abroad placement.
  • Leads to Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
  • 50/50 split between theory practice learning.
  • New Curriculum based on the Nursing and Midwifery standards for education 2018.
  • Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.

  HP Laptop and software included with this course.*

  *Terms and Conditions apply

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• Course Details

  Our aim is to produce safe and effective nurses who embrace the highest standards of professional conduct and ethical practice. You will be introduced to a range of care settings to familiarise you with emerging patterns of care and allow you to choose a specialist area.

  By studying our Adult Nursing course you will learn to:

  • work as a professional and be able to safeguard the public and be responsible and accountable for safe person-centred nursing practice
  • practice in a compassionate respectful way whilst maintaining client dignity
  • work in partnership with other healthcare professionals in care delivery

  Our University is part of a well-established, professional European network for Nursing and Midwifery. The Florence Network offers opportunities for future health careers and development to staff, academics and students.

  From September 2019 we are offering an exciting new curriculum based on The Nursing and Midwifery standards for education 2018. The curriculum is innovative utilising an active blend learning approach and an extensive range of support. The curriculum offers placement learning opportunities throughout Northamptonshire and beyond, including Europe and International.

  Values Based Recruitment

  Values Based Recruitment is an approach which attracts and selects students, trainees or employees on the basis that their individual values and behaviours align with the values of the NHS Constitution.

  The purpose is to ensure that the future and current NHS workforce is selected against the values of the NHS Constitution, so that we recruit people with the right skills and values to support effective team working in delivering excellent patient care.

  Opportunities Abroad

  European Nursing Module (ENM)

  The University of Northampton is one of only four universities in the country to belong to the ENM. This offers the possibility of a two week placement in one of around 24 different European countries.

  Through this module you will experience a different health system, culture and life experience and gain an insight into the issues that are faced in an overseas nursing environment. This opportunity is available at a specifically negotiated time during your course, usually within the second or third stage of study.

  You will have to meet the costs for this module yourself, though these are kept to the minimum possible and places are limited.

  The two weeks spent overseas for this module count as placement hours as agreed with the NMC.

  More information is available when you commence the course.

  Methods of Learning

  This course is compliant with Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements.

  Typically a September cohort will study :

  Stage 1: 915 theory hours and 660 practice hours
  Stage 2: 863 theory hours and 825 practice hours
  Stage 3: 750 Theory hours and 938 practice hours

  A March 2019 Cohort only will have:

  Stage 1: 1027 theory hours and 660 practice hours
  Stage 2: 863 theory hours and 825 practice hours
  Stage 3: 750 theory hours and 938 practice hours

  For more information on educational standards required for nursing please visit the Nursing and Midwifery Council web pages.

  Assessments

  All assessment is marked in accordance with the University’s regulations. All external examiners are registered nurses who also hold recordable teaching qualifications approved by the NMC.

  There are a variety of assessments throughout the study, for example the students have simulations to work through, reflective accounts to write, essays, presentations, drug calculations exam and more. The students are also assessed in practice on the skills they are learning.

  We supports the values stated in the NHS Constitution and these values are utilised in our recruitment and selection processes. Please visit the Health Education England website for more details.

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  Additional

  Information

  Further information

  For further information about the course please contact Win Hughes, Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing: Win.Hughes@northampton.ac.uk.

  From September 2019 we are offering an exciting new curriculum based on The Nursing and Midwifery standards for education 2018. The curriculum is innovative utilising an active blend learning approach and an extensive range of support. The curriculum offers placement learning opportunities throughout Northamptonshire and beyond, including Europe and International.

• Careers and Events
  • The Northampton Employment Promise.

    *We promise to secure paid experience for you, if you need it.

    We work with employers to understand what they’re looking for and we’re confident that if you follow one of our structured awards, as well as committing to your studies you’ll be in a competitive position when it comes to applying for graduate jobs.

    We’re so confident, that we promise to secure a paid 3-6 month internship for you, if you need it. Find out more about the Northampton Employment Promise, including how it works and who is eligible.

    
  • Open Days

    See for yourself

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying at The University of Northampton.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    Studying our Adult Nursing BSc Hons will allow you to pursue a wide range of professional careers in health and social care and research. Some of the roles available to you in the community and acute services after qualifying include: district nurse, practice nurse, prison nurse, community matron, occupational health nurse, health visitor, nurse consultant, theatre nurse, nurse educator, nurse researcher,
    manager.

    
• Requirements

  The following are essential requirements for all pre-registration nursing programmes;

  Applicants must be 18 years old by the 2nd month of commencing pre-registration nursing programmes and all applicants must have 10 years of consecutive education.

  All applicants must have:

  • English Language and Maths GCSE, or the equivalent, at grade C/4 or above. These must be achieved prior to commencement of the course. (Common equivalents are: Functional skills level 2 and 3, Key skills level 2 and 3, Adult Literacy/Numeracy Level 2).
  • Evidence of recent academic study completed within the last five years.
  • If your first language is not English, you will need to provide evidence of an IELTS score of 7.0 before the course commences.

  You also need one of the following qualifications:

  • BCC at A level
  • BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma or National Diploma at DMM
  • A kitemarked Access to Higher Education course with 30 credits at Merit or above
  • Successful completion of the first year of a relevant Foundation Degree
  • Health and Social Care Diploma at Level 3 (advanced level)
  • CACHE Diploma achieved at grade B or above.

  Please note that we may consider other qualifications not listed above on an individual basis, please contact our Admissions team to discuss these in further detail.

  All offers of a place on the programme are subject to:

  • successful Occupational Health Screening,
  • satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) report, and
  • successful interview at the University.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 7.0 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
  study@northampton.ac.uk

  Application status enquiries
  admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

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  Fri: 9am – 4.30pm

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  0300 303 2772

  +44 (0)1604 892134

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• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Stage 3

  • Discovering My Identity as a Nurse (20 Credits)
    Module code: NPR1027

    Core Module Y
  • Professionalism and Public Protection in Nursing (20 Credits)
    Module code: NPR1028

    Core Module Y
  • Exploring the Evidence Base for Nursing (20 Credits)
    Module code: NPR1029

    Core Module Y
  • Developing Competence in Safe, Effective Administration and Optimization of Medicines (0 Credits)
    Module code: NPR1030

    Core Module Y
  • Guided Participation in Nursing Care (60 Credits)
    Module code: NPR1031P

    Core Module Y

  • Constructing and Developing My Nursing Identity (20 Credits)
    Module code: NPR2067

    Core Module Y
  • Applying Understanding of Nursing Professionalism and Protection of the Public in Nursing (20 Credits)
    Module code: NPR2068

    Core Module Y
  • Interpreting the Evidence Base Influencing Adult Nursing (20 Credits)
    Module code: NPR2069

    Core Module Y
  • Demonstrating Continuing Competence in the Safe, Effective Administration and Optimization of Medicines (0 Credits)
    Module code: NPR2073

    Core Module Y
  • Active Participation in Nursing Care (60 Credits)
    Module code: NPR2074P

    Core Module Y

  • Transforming and Innovating Adult Nursing (20 Credits)
    Module code: NPR4005

    Core Module Y
  • Developing My Nurse Identity Towards Becoming a Registrant (20 Credits)
    Module code: NPR3035

    Core Module Y
  • Becoming a Professional, Responsible, and Accountable Registered Nurse (20 Credits)
    Module code: NPR3036

    Core Module Y
  • Demonstrating Competence and Confidence in Safe, Effective Administration and Optimization of Medicines and the Health Numeracy Assessment (0 Credits)
    Module code: NPR3037

    Core Module Y
  • Leading and Coordinating Adult Nursing Care (60 Credits)
    Module code: NPR3038P

    Core Module Y

  • Reading List
    • Please note that the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing reading list will be available on NILE when you start your course.

  Module information is quoted for 19/20 currently. Any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  The Faculty of Health and Society has a purpose built hospital ward where you can learn and develop your clinical skills prior to your placements.

  Special course features include:

  • practical experience in healthcare settings
  • practical experiences are gained within hospitals, community settings, the voluntary sector and other health and social care organisations within
  • Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire
  • European Nursing Module through which you can complete a two week placement in a European city.
• Further Studies
  • Case Study

    What Our Students Say

    Jessica Jennings-Bland

    “The University of Northampton has enabled me to develop both personally and professionally, for which I will be forever grateful. I also believe that this course has given me the vital knowledge and qualities that are needed to be the most brilliant nurse that I can possibly be. I have met some inspirational role models and I’ve developed friendships that will last a lifetime.”

    
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    Opportunities Available

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  2020/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250

  Additional Costs

  • Travel costs to and from placements, and extra costs associated with placements, may be incurred throughout your studies depending on where you are based.
  • optional membership of Union
  • optional two week European placement (flights, accommodation, living expenses)
  • first set of clinical uniform is free but additional uniforms have to be purchased by the student
  • black leather shoes, black socks.

  Financial contribution towards your travel and expenses in relation to your practice learning opportunities is available from the NHS Learning Support Fund. Details, including eligibility criteria, can be found on the NHS website.

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250

  2020/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £15,750

  Additional costs

  • Travel costs to and from placements, and extra costs associated with placements, may be incurred throughout your studies depending on where you are based.
  • optional membership of Union
  • optional two week European placement (flights, accommodation, living expenses)
  • trip to London in year one (travel and entrance fee to Florence Nightingale Museum)
  • first set of clinical uniform is free but additional uniforms have to be purchased by the student
  • black leather shoes, black socks

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £15,500

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