BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) Bachelor's degree at East London

This module explores the professional values that underpin nursing across adult, children's, mental health and learning disability settings. You will learn how to deliver person-centred care across the lifespan and understand how ethics, law and the humanities inform safe, compassionate practice. You will also develop your communication, self-awareness and partnership working skills so you can work effectively with patients, carers and wider health and social care teams. By the end of the module

This module introduces the anatomy and physiology of the main body systems and shows how this knowledge supports nursing practice across the lifespan. You will learn how the body works so you can recognise common co-morbidities, understand treatment approaches, and begin to make safe clinical decisions. The module connects biological science to nursing practice, helping you see the whole person rather than just their condition. By the end of the module, you will be able to apply biological princ

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the concepts of empowerment and health promotion in nursing practice. You will explore a range of care settings that includes chronic illness and health challenges throughout the lifespan which is related to working across professional roles, agencies and organisations. You will have the opportunity to learn about factors, inequalities and behaviour that affect the individual's health outcomes and have a good understanding of health preventative and

Effective communication is central to safe nursing practice, and this module helps you build that skill across a wide range of healthcare situations. You will learn how to communicate with service users, families, the public and professionals in ways that support person-centred care, teamwork and patient safety. The module covers communication theory, therapeutic communication, self-awareness, and communication in teams, helping you understand both what you say and how you say it. You will also

This module is built around practice learning through placement requirements and simulation. It introduces the core professional standards expected across adult, child, mental health and learning disability nursing, including the NMC seven platforms and the procedures set out in Annexe A and B. Through simulated learning and practice-based activity, you will begin to link theory with the realities of care delivery. The module is designed to help you understand what is expected in practice, devel

This module prepares you to manage medicines safely and effectively in nursing practice. You will learn how medicines work, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and how they are used in clinical care. You will develop the skills to administer medication safely and in line with professional, local and national guidance. You will also consider the patient experience, including the challenges of managing multiple health conditions, and learn how to recognise risks, respond to incidents

In this module, you will explore how to care for people living with long-term physical and mental health conditions at different stages of life. The focus is on delivering evidence-based, person-centred care that takes account of the whole person rather than just a diagnosis. You will consider the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to support people over time, including how conditions affect daily life, independence and wellbeing. The module encourages you to think holistically about care, d

This module enables you to consider how research is generated from practice and its application to healthcare provision. You will explore the steps in conducting research and audits. The main research methods in health and social care will be explained and the associated ethical aspects will be examined. Methods of analysing and presenting different types of research data will be introduced and critical appraisal tools will be reviewed. This module equips you with the core skills and understandi

This module strengthens your ability to make informed clinical decisions when caring for people with commonly encountered physical, mental, behavioural and cognitive health needs. Running alongside the study of acute and long-term conditions, it focuses on how knowledge is applied in practice through assessment, reasoning and judgement. You will work with a range of assessment tools and frameworks to support decision making and evaluate the care you provide. Relevant across adult, children's and

This practice module runs across the academic year and gives you the opportunity to continue developing your skills in real care settings. Through placement learning, you will work towards the NMC's seven platforms and the proficiencies in Annexe A and B, building your confidence as an adult nursing student in practice. The module is closely linked to your study of clinical decision making, helping you apply theory to the care you give and reflect on your progress over time. As you gain experien

This module explores the role of civic engagement in improving health and wellbeing locally and globally. You will work with a community organisation in a health, social care or not-for-profit setting, giving you experience beyond hospitals, classrooms and simulation. Through this, you will see how nursing connects with wider social issues and community needs. The module helps you build on your existing skills and values while developing your understanding of advocacy, policy and political activ

This module helps you prepare for the responsibilities of becoming a registered nurse. You will build on the knowledge and skills developed throughout the course and focus on what is expected of a newly registered practitioner. The module explores accountability, leadership and professional decision making, while helping you develop the confidence to guide, support and work effectively with others in care teams. You will strengthen your understanding of how nurses deliver, coordinate and improve

This module acknowledges that advanced nursing skills are at the forefront of enhancing the profile and range of professional practice. As such this module will develop your ability to employ clinical reasoning to respond to and manage unfamiliar and complex scenarios in adult nursing. You will enhance your professional practice by using clinical skills and scenarios supported by simulated learning that align to real-life scenarios. You will build on your existing knowledge which will allow you

This module develops your ability to evaluate and improve nursing practice across adult, child and mental health care. You will explore how nurses contribute to service improvement, innovation and better outcomes for patients and service users. The module introduces key approaches to audit, service evaluation and improvement, helping you understand how change is planned, measured and reviewed in practice. You will examine the role of leadership in improving care and be encouraged to think critic

This final practice module supports you in meeting the requirements for completing the programme and registering as a nurse with the NMC. Through placements in primary and secondary care, you will continue to develop your clinical skills and professional confidence in real practice environments. Simulation is used alongside placement learning to help you practise a range of scenarios safely and prepare for the expectations of registered practice. The module is structured around the NMC's seven p