Nursing (Adult)

About this course

Adult nursing is the largest branch of the nursing profession in the UK, concerned with the care of patients from young adulthood through old age across the full spectrum of health conditions and care settings. Adult nurses work in hospitals, in primary and community care, in care homes, and in patients' own homes, supporting people through acute illness, chronic conditions, surgical recovery, end-of-life care, and everything in between. It is a profession that demands clinical competence, compassionate communication, clinical judgement, and the ability to work under pressure as part of a multidisciplinary team. At the University of York this three-year programme is delivered through a curriculum that is scientific and research-informed, preparing you to practise nursing that is grounded in evidence rather than custom alone. The course includes a sandwich year, a year abroad, and work p

Where its graduates go

The 4 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 0% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 0% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Nursing Professionals · 85% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 5% of graduatescards →

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