This online taster session will give you an insight into what it's like to study Nursing and Midwifery at university. You'll have the chance to hear from one of our academics, participate in a taster lecture and engage with current undergraduates.
Adult Nursing Taster Session: The Kidneys - Why they're so great
This Adult Nursing session will briefly explore the human kidneys, how to look after them and some basic information on the challenges patients face when their kidneys have failed. The session will involve taught content from the Nursing (Adult) degree, an interactive task and a chance to ask questions and chat with the Nursing programme lead and current students!
By the end of this interactive taster session, you will be able to:
Describe the basic anatomy of the urinary system and the kidneys
State the function of the kidneys - Identify main causes of damage to the kidneys
Describe what chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end stage kidney disease (ESKD) are
Describe at a basic level, the dietary and fluid restrictions that may be necessary to manage kidney disease.
When: Wednesday 29th May - 4pm - 5.15pm
Age Group: Year 12 and Year 13
Location: Online
Itinerary:
4:00pm: Welcome
4:10pm: Taught content
4:30pm: Interactive task
4:40pm: Discuss Sheffield as an option for Adult Nursing, with the Programme Lead and Student Ambassadors
4:55pm: Q&A
5:15pm: Close
For more information and to register, please follow the “visit website” link below.