Course summary

If you have a passion for delivering care to others and want to make a difference to peoples’ lives, a career in adult nursing may be a perfect fit for you. You’ll learn from our experienced lecturers and technicians using state-of-the-art simulation facilities, coupled with time out on clinical placement. This combined learning approach of theory and practice will prepare you to provide safe, compassionate care and become a confident nurse. Why study this subject? Caring for people during the vulnerable times in their lives is a challenging yet rewarding role, a great fit for compassionate, kind and caring people. No two days within this job are the same – you will need to be able to continuously assess and review mental, physical, behavioural and spiritual needs to identify the priorities and requirements for individualised, evidence-based support. To support your studies, the UK Government are continuing to provide adult nursing students with a payment of at least £5,000 a year which will not need to be paid back through the NHS Learning Support Fund. Why study at Buckinghamshire New University? We've been running nursing programmes for many years and students benefit from an excellent standard of teaching provided by staff from the University. Our lecturers maintain close links with practice, ensuring that the programme is always kept up to date. You will receive personal tutoring and also be able to take part in our annual one-day inter-professional conference, focused on safeguarding. In addition, guest speakers regularly deliver sessions for students within the University to ensure we give a diverse range of views and experiences to our students. Alongside your studies, you will take part in a range of clinical placements with our NHS partner hospitals and homes. We work with a range of partners across the region and our students are highly respected whilst out in practice. The main NHS Trusts we are currently working with include: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London North West Healthcare NHS Trust, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. We consistently see a high rate of employability after completing the course, with 98% of our students either in employment or further study six months after graduating (HESA 2020). As a BNU student, you will automatically become a member of Bucks Students’ Union giving you access to a wide range of services that we offer for free as part of our exclusive Big Deal package – including joining the Nursing Society. We are the only university in the UK to offer our members free access to such a diverse and exciting range of activities, allowing them to experience new things, socialise with broader groups of people and boost their employability – all to enrich your university experience. What facilities can I use? We utilise state-of-the-art simulation facilities for learning, development and practicing of skills – our purpose-built wards include real equipment, just like you’d find in hospital. Simulation is an important aspect of our nursing and healthcare programmes. You will regularly spend time in the simulation labs, taking part in realistic scenarios to practise a broad spectrum of technical skills in a safe and supportive environment. What will I study? During your time on the programme, you will understand the theory behind diagnosis that can help you to make crucial decisions when looking after a patient. You will be able to lead changes in practice, improving the quality of delivery of care. On placement, you’ll be able to put your theory into practice where you’ll be mentored in the art of patient care. Employability On successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to register as a Registered Nurse with the NMC. With this qualification, you may find employment within the NHS or with private healthcare providers.