Nursing: The Kidneys - Why they're so great

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Event details

Wednesday 26 March 2025
4 to 5.15pm
Online
Free

Description

This 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 Kidneys - Why they're so great

Join our engaging and interactive Adult Nursing taster session, where we'll briefly explore the human kidneys, how to look after them and some basic information on the challenges patients face when their kidneys have failed. 

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

It was a very positive experience and gave an insight to what the job looks like in the future and how you can use the qualification to specialise in certain areas. Tells you a lot about the facilities available and if it's suitable for you

Previous taster session participant


Schedule

Please note that this is an approximate schedule and is therefore subject to change

  • 4pm: Welcome
  • 4.10pm: Taster lecture
  • 4.30pm: Interactive task
  • 4.40pm: Discuss Sheffield as an option for Adult Nursing, with the Programme Lead and Student Ambassadors
  • 4.55pm: Question and answer session

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Contact us

For informal enquiries email tasterdays@sheffield.ac.uk

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