Official programme title - Nursing Studies (Adult Nursing). The programme offers you the opportunity to gain professional registration in adult nursing, together with an academic postgraduate qualification. It will develop you as an autonomous, reflective practitioner who has empathic qualities, is committed to delivering high-quality care to service users and identifies appropriate strategies to empower individuals to maximise their own independence. The programme will focus on the importance of caring and compassion, whilst delivering evidence-based care in partnership with other health and social care practitioners, patients and their families. It has been designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to respond to the complex, diverse and evolving nature of health and social care provision. An emphasis will be placed on the development of professional identity as well as effective communication skills.