Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses may be differentiated from other health care providers by their approach to patient care, training, and scope of practice. Nurse practitioners are however permitted by most jurisdictions to practice independently in a variety of settings. Nurse education has undergone a process of diversification towards advanced and specialized credentials, and many of the traditional regulations and provider roles are changing. Nurses develop a plan of care, working collaboratively with physicians, therapists, the patient, the patient’s family, and other team members that focuses on treating illness to improve quality of life.

Nursing is the UK’s most employable type of degree. The first thing to decide is which field of nursing you want to study in from the 4 categories mentioned below. In all of these fields you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people each and every day.

• Adult Nursing
• Children’s Nursing
• Learning disability nursing
• Mental health Nursing