STUDY

Overview

This course will enable you to develop the knowledge, attitude, and skills necessary to register as an Adult Nurse. Nursing is an ever-evolving profession, making adaptability and resilience crucial components of this course. It focuses on equipping you with the ability to navigate new situations effectively.

The course is divided into theoretical (50%) and practical components (50%). The practical learning and assessments occur in a variety of clinical placements. The course's design has been and will continue to be determined through close collaborative relationships between the University of Suffolk, Service Partners, and Service Users. The program's purpose is to facilitate your development in order to meet the requirements for registration as an Adult Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). You will demonstrate appropriate values, possess the necessary knowledge, and showcase essential skills in accordance with the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Standard. Additionally, you'll view learning as a lifelong pursuit and be willing to assume professional leadership and management roles, not only in clinical practice but also in various other contexts.

The curriculum is designed to be flexible, allowing it to adapt to changing needs, developments, priorities, and expectations in health, healthcare practice, and education. It will instill in you the understanding that providing the highest quality care in any environment involves embracing the opportunities and challenges brought about by change. Nursing hasn't always fully recognized the leadership role of newly qualified nurses. This curriculum is designed to equip you with the skills and motivation needed to take on this responsibility.

Students consistently express that they undergo substantial personal growth throughout the course. You will have experiences that are unique to the nursing profession and will have the privilege of being present during some of the most significant moments in people's lives. Excelling in this requires a willingness to question your assumptions and those of others, both within and beyond the profession. You will learn about and cultivate these skills at university, applying them during placements, ultimately reaching a point where you are prepared to work as an independent practitioner.

Additional information about the University's relationship with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is available in the PSRB register.

This Adult Nursing Degree Apprenticeship is offered only to students undertaking the course as part of their employment. For more information on how to apply, visit our Apprenticeships page.