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Nursing (Adult) (R39-AD)

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Course option

3years

Distance learning | 2024

Subject

Adult nursing

Adult nursing is one of several specialist fields of practice available in our BSc (Honours) Nursing. If you want to become a registered nurse within this field, and are already working in a healthcare role, this unique practice-based qualification is for you. You'll be able to stay in work while you study – provided you have the support of your employer and suitable practice can be agreed. Successful completion of your degree through this route will result in your eligibility to apply for registration as a qualified nurse (adult) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

**Key features of the course**
- Delivers a balance of theory and practice through practice-based and distance learning.

- Develops effective evidence-based nursing practice and underpinning knowledge in an inter-professional and interdisciplinary environment.

- Confers eligibility to enter the NMC professional register on successful attainment of the degree.

- Can allow you to continue to work part time for your employer whilst studying to become a nurse.

Modules

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits. For Stage 1 you'll study two 60-credit modules; one practice-focused and one that builds your theoretical knowledge of nursing. At Stage 2 you’ll study a second practice-based nursing module alongside a second theory module. Finally, at Stage 3, you’ll study a third module developing your nursing theory, and a final practice-based module where you will choose your specialist field of Adult nursing.

The Uni


Course location:

Distance Learning

Department:

The Open University

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

84%
Adult nursing

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Adult nursing

Teaching and learning

76%
Staff make the subject interesting
87%
Staff are good at explaining things
86%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
88%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

83%
Library resources
90%
IT resources
84%
Course specific equipment and facilities
68%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
12%
Male students
88%
Female students
57%
2:1 or above
10%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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After graduation


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What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Adult nursing

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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