Nursing (Registered Nurse - Adult), BSc (Hons)

Nursing practice in the 21st century is increasingly demanding, with nurses playing a vital role in primary and secondary care by restoring health, supporting patients and families, and addressing community healthcare needs. The University of Lincoln's accredited course prepares students to become registered nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, equipping them to shape future healthcare in adult nursing. Aligned with professional standards, the programme develops skills for safe, ethical practice.The course spans three years: Year one focuses on foundational skills like communication, anatomy, and professional ethics. Year two advances knowledge in managing acute care and health promotion, while year three consolidates expertise in complex needs, leadership, and innovative practice. Assessment varies by module, including essays, exams, portfolios, and presentations, with support from academics and practitioners.

Year one modules aim to provide the core foundation skills for nurses to work within health and social care setting. Topics include communication, interpersonal skills and fundamentals nursing skills including caring and compassion. Students are introduced to the principles of professional practice and associated legal, ethical and professional issues. There is an emphasis on acquisition of knowledge and understanding of the human body’s anatomy and physiology. Students can learn and develop essential study and academic skills to enable the effective use of evidence to inform practice. The modules in year two build upon the knowledge and skills gained from year one in relation to the development of professional skills and the application of ethical principles to rational decision-making. In addition the development of knowledge and skills in caring for, co-ordinating and managing care for service users with acute and complex health needs. Contemporary approaches to promoting and enhancing health and wellbeing will be studied. The final year modules again build upon and consolidate the knowledge and skills gained from the previous two years. In addition exploring complex health needs including long – term illness and disability will be studied. Within this final year leadership and nursing management skills will be developed to enable the preparation for the transition from student nurse to an autonomous qualified practitioner. Final project work will focus upon the theory and practice of innovative and transformational change in practice.