BSc (Hons) Nursing (Registered Nursing Associate to Registered Nurse) - NTU in Mansfield

18 Months On Campus Bachelors Program

Nottingham Trent University

Program Overview

This course is perfect if you’ve trained as a Nursing Associate and want to take the next step to become a fully Registered Nurse. It builds on the skills you already have while giving you deeper knowledge, practical experience, and professional confidence so you’re ready to step into full nursing responsibilities.

Curriculum Structure

Year Two (Entry Point for This Route)

You’ll start with modules like Biopsychosocial Approaches in Nursing Practice, Applied Nursing Practice in Complex Care, and Practice Based Learning 2. These modules help you understand how physical, psychological, and social factors all affect health, while giving you the chance to practise more complex care skills. Early clinical placements allow you to apply what you learn in real-life settings under the guidance of experienced nurses, helping you grow in confidence.

Final Year

In your final year, you’ll study Innovating and Improving Healthcare Practice, Leadership in Nursing, Managing Applied Nursing Care, and Practice Based Learning 3. This stage prepares you to be a fully registered nurse — developing leadership, decision-making, and hands-on skills across different care environments so you can step into your professional role with confidence and competence.

Focus areas: person-centred care, biopsychosocial health, complex care practice, leadership, healthcare improvement, clinical competence

Learning outcomes: deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based care; understand health holistically; manage complex care needs; work effectively in multidisciplinary teams; take on professional responsibilities as a registered nurse

Professional alignment (accreditation): fully accredited; successful graduates are eligible to register as a Registered Nurse

Reputation (employability rankings): part of NTU’s well-established nursing programme, benefiting from expert teaching, modern facilities, and strong links with NHS trusts and healthcare employers

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At NTU Mansfield, learning to become a registered nurse is as hands-on as it gets. From day one, you’ll combine classroom study with practical experiences that help you gain confidence and skills in real-world settings. You’ll practise in realistic simulations, learn in purpose-built facilities, and spend plenty of time on placements, so that by graduation you’re ready to step into professional nursing with competence and assurance.

Here’s how your learning comes to life:

Mansfield Hub (Health and Allied Professions Centre) – modern, purpose-built facilities including mock hospital wards, consultation rooms, and counselling suites where you can practise real nursing skills.
Simulation and VR learning – use lifelike mannequins, virtual reality, and recreated ward or home-care environments to develop clinical skills, decision-making, and patient interaction safely before placements.
Clinical placements (50% of your programme) – gain first-hand experience in hospitals, community services, or other healthcare settings, supervised by qualified registered nurses.
Guided supervision – practice assessors and tutors provide support during placements, helping you build competence and confidence in real patient care.
Digital learning support – access online course materials, discussion forums, and the Virtual Learning Environment to reflect on practice, research, and collaborate with peers anytime.
Personal tutor support – your dedicated tutor guides you throughout the course, helping with placements, academic development, and professional readiness.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from this course means you’ll leave NTU ready to step straight into professional nursing, with both the practical experience and academic knowledge employers look for. Many graduates move quickly into roles in hospitals, community care, or private healthcare, fully prepared to make a difference from day one. Typical roles include: Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse (hospital or community), Community Care Nurse, or Private‑Sector Nurse.

Here’s how NTU helps you get there:

NTU Employability Team & Employability Promise — personal support with CVs, interviews, job searching, and guidance to help turn placements into employment opportunities.
Strong partnerships with local NHS trusts and healthcare providers — your clinical placements build experience and connections that help you secure work quickly after graduation.
Accredited qualification and registration-ready — the course meets all professional standards so you qualify as a Registered Nurse, giving your career long-term recognition.
Variety of employment settings — graduates can choose to work in hospitals, community health services, clinics, care homes, or the private sector.
Networking and career support — access to careers fairs, alumni networks, and employer connections to guide your first steps as a registered nurse.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this programme, you could continue your studies through postgraduate courses (such as MSc programmes), specialise in advanced clinical fields, or move into leadership and management roles — opening doors to senior positions in healthcare and nursing education.