Adult or children nursing degree

What do you do with a bachelor nursing degree? Which one is better? Is it hard? Currently I am looking at one for kings college but idk if I should do something else? Please give me some informations in what I can do with these bachelors degrees and how I can further my education in perhaps to becoming a different kind of nurse. Any information will be helpful. Thank you.

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Emily_B

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What do you do with a bachelor nursing degree? Which one is better? Is it hard? Currently I am looking at one for kings college but idk if I should do something else? Please give me some informations in what I can do with these bachelors degrees and how I can further my education in perhaps to becoming a different kind of nurse. Any information will be helpful. Thank you.

In studying adult nursing, you're trained to care for the physical health of those aged 18+. In studying children's nursing, you're trained to care for the physical health of those aged under 18.
What is your current job? What do you actually want to do for a job?

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userXi

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Original post by Emily_B

In studying adult nursing, you're trained to care for the physical health of those aged 18+. In studying children's nursing, you're trained to care for the physical health of those aged under 18.
What is your current job? What do you actually want to do for a job?

Thank you very much for the reply. Currently I’m in year 12 therefore still unsure of what I want to do in the further. May I ask what kind of training you do and what grades do you need.

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blind-ranger

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Thank you very much for the reply. Currently I’m in year 12 therefore still unsure of what I want to do in the further. May I ask what kind of training you do and what grades do you need.

omg im in year 12 aswell and thinking whether to do children nursing or mental health nursing to become a psych nurse. Im also wishing to apply to kings college next year. hopefully i know what type of nursing i want to study by then

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userXi

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omg im in year 12 aswell and thinking whether to do children nursing or mental health nursing to become a psych nurse. Im also wishing to apply to kings college next year. hopefully i know what type of nursing i want to study by then

lol imagine if we were in the same class 😂

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Emily_B

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Original post by userXi

Thank you very much for the reply. Currently I’m in year 12 therefore still unsure of what I want to do in the further. May I ask what kind of training you do and what grades do you need.

If you want to end up as a healthcare professional, you'll need A levels/equvalent and then a degree. This is where I encourage you to finish your A levels then get some experience in healthcare.
So many people think that they have to go stright from GCSEs into A levels into a degree and it's the end of world if you don't.... this is absolutely NOT the case.

So, if you're adamant that you want to go into nursing.... you need a degree in (insert speciality here) nursing. You need the A levels/equivalent and GCSEs/equivalent to get in.
I have frequently/regularly answered questions on entry requirements for universities; the spectrum involves the following including other North West universities (1 demands specific A level subjects, the other doesn't):

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.BN (Hons) Adult Nursing (Chester) | Adult Nursing Degree | University of Chester

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BNurs Adult Nursing (2024 entry) | The University of Manchester

Both of these show the A level grades you need.

Hey,

Here are the key differences between the different nursing pathways.

Adult Nursing provides person-centred care for adults from 18 years old to end of life care. They assess, plan, coordinate and manage care for their patients, while working closely with other health and care professionals. Adult Nurses can work in a range of places, including hospitals and in local community services like GP practices or district nursing. There are also opportunities to work in a wide range of specialist services, as well as residential and care homes.

Child Nursing provides family centred care, children's (or paediatric) nurses build good relationships with the children and young people they care for, and with the family. They assess and manage care plans, working closely with the family to support and guide them. As a child nurse, you are often educating parents and guardians about care for their young person. They will also work alongside other health and social care professionals. Children's nurses work in many different environments including hospitals, local community services, mental health and education.

Another option is to study Mental Health Nursing. Mental health nurses support patients with mental ill health, both in the community, and in hospital settings. They aim to build good relationships with service users and their families throughout the therapy process, and work with patients in all age ranges. There are many opportunities to also specialise in mental health nursing.

In summary, adult nurses focus on adults whereas child nurses focus on children. Whereas mental health nurses work with patients from a variety of age ranges.

When deciding what nursing degree is for you, it is important to think of the age of patients you would like to provide care for and the common types of conditions that they may have. This should hopefully help you finalise your decision.

I hope this helps :smile:

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