Nursing student on a mock hospital ward, with three other nurses in background

International Nurses Day

12 May 2025

At ARU, we've been training nurses for more than 25 years - and this year, we're proud to sponsor Students’ Day at the Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service.

The Service is an opportunity to celebrate the work of nurses and midwives.

Meanwhile, Students’ Day has a special focus on the transfer of knowledge from one generation to the next.

Nursing students take centre stage

Twenty of our students will be at the Service in London – and one, third-year nursing student Tegan Fulker – is Co-Chair of Students’ Day.

In this role, Tegan will be introducing speakers, moderating discussion panels, and facilitating a group workshop.

Follow the day’s events

Our students will be sharing their thoughts and experiences on Monday 12 May.

Join our students on Instagram

Nurse talking to a patient on a hospital ward

Study nursing at ARU

A career in nursing brings with it unique rewards. It's a rewarding profession that can take you in many different directions.

As well as undergraduate degrees in adult, child and mental health nursing, we offer post-registration and CPD courses.

Discover nursing courses at an Open Day

06 Aug 25

Why I chose to study nursing

Lennon talks about what inspired him to study adult nursing, what he loves about his course at ARU, and what's involved in the job.

Read Lennon's blog

Introducing the nursing skills lab

Louise introduces us to the nursing skills labs at ARU, and some of the specialist equipment that helps prepare students to go on placement.

Hear more from Louise

My experiences on placement

Tiffany blogs about her experiences on placement, working in different departments and helping to care for a variety of patients.

Follow Tiffany on placement
A nurse looking out of a hospital window pensively

Nursing research

Our researchers are examining issues such as staff wellbeing in the NHS, population health, and the use of digital technologies in healthcare.

Read about current research projects
Two student nurses chatting

Real-life learning

We work with patients, families and carers to help prepare our students for their future careers. Find out how you can share your experiences as a volunteer.

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