Nursing (Adult)

About this course

Adult nursing is one of the most demanding and rewarding professions in the health service. It requires deep knowledge of human physiology and pathology, the ability to assess complex clinical situations quickly and accurately, and the interpersonal skills to support patients and families through some of the most difficult experiences of their lives. Adult nurses work with people across the full age range, from young adults to the very elderly, and across settings from emergency departments to community care, managing conditions that may be acute, chronic, or terminal. At Portsmouth this three-year full-time programme prepares you for registration as an adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. You will learn how the human body works in health and in illness, how to assess patients' needs, and how to plan and deliver appropriate care. The course includes a year abroad, offerin

Where its graduates go

The 2 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 6 / 100Nursing Professionals · 95% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 5% of graduatescards →

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