Nursing degrees: where could they take you?
Often thought of as the traditional entry route into nursing, university degree courses will provide aspiring nurses with an excellent mix of academic learning and practical skills, which will benefit any nurse for years to come. With nursing being a highly sought-after and supported qualification, it’s no wonder that it’s an incredibly popular entry route into the career.
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Learn the art of caring with a university degree
One pathway into nursing is through a university degree. Often considered a traditional way into the profession, a nursing degree provides students with a fantastic mix of academic learning and clinical experience, that will provide you with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree upon graduation. Courses will vary, depending on the university you study at, but many will provide you with a core foundation that you can build upon to specialise as you progress.
What’s it really like?
Nursing degrees are only run through institutions approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Typically, nursing degrees take a minimum of three years to complete, if they’re full-time courses. For part-time courses, this will take between five to six years to complete, as the contact hours per week (the time spent learning with academic staff) tends to be fewer with the course being spread out longer.
Although the contents of the course will differ, there are some standard elements to any course. Students on nursing courses will split their time evenly between academic learning and clinical placement, and the first year will primarily focus on studying core modules that students can build upon with specialist modules during their second and third years. The academic element of the university degree will involve typical aspects of any course - you may write reports and essays, attend lectures and seminars, and take part in research projects.
For many nursing students, one of the most exciting aspects of the course is clinical placement. During this time, you’ll spend time observing qualified nurses caring for patients, and will be able to see many of the skills learnt in the academic setting in practice. Typically, this will progress to assist nurses with patients, and even treating patients with some supervision. The placements will mimic the nursing environment as best as possible, to prepare you for the work environments you’ll enter once you graduate.
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Earn one of the most desired degree qualifications
Did you know that a nursing degree is one of the most desired and employable degrees out there? It’s said that over 94% of nursing graduates will be employed within the first six months after graduation. Nursing degrees will give you the fundamentals needed to succeed, but it’s equally important that you do what you can to improve your own skills as a future nurse and don’t take it for granted. With some dedication, success at interviews, and a desire to succeed, you’ll eventually secure the job of your dreams.