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So you want to be a nurse?

So you want to be a nurse?. What is a nurse?. No really. What is a nurse?. Can we define it?. “ Nursing is putting us in the best possible conditions for Nature to restore or to preserve health – to prevent or to cure disease or injury” Florence Nightingale 1882.

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So you want to be a nurse?

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  1. So you want to be a nurse?

  2. What is a nurse?

  3. No really. What is a nurse?

  4. Can we define it? “ Nursing is putting us in the best possible conditions for Nature to restore or to preserve health – to prevent or to cure disease or injury” Florence Nightingale 1882 The use of clinical judgement in the provision of care to enable people to improve, maintain, or recover health, to cope with health problems, and to achieve the best possible quality of life, whatever their disease or disability, until death. R.C.N 2003

  5. Team Worker Researcher Caregiver Communicator A nurse is Critical Thinker & Decision Maker Counsellor Educator Manager & Co-ordinator Leader Patient Advocate

  6. Nursing at Plymouth University The Qualification: BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) Eligibility to apply for registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional Register The Course: A 3 year programme 50% theory & 50% practice over a 45 week academic year Each year requiring the achievement of 120 credits at level 4 (yr 1), 5 (yr 2) & 6 (yr3)

  7. Why Plymouth?

  8. Why Plymouth University? • On site Facilities • Library • Teaching Rooms • Clinical Skills • Cafes Strong Links with acute and community trusts Links with Medical & Dental School • Student Support • Personal Tutor • Module Teachers • Small sub-groups • Admin staff • Learning support

  9. How & What will I study?

  10. Where will I practise? In the patient’s home? In community hospitals In acute hospitals These can include: Immediate care Critical care Acute care Intermediate care Long term conditions Palliative care End of life care

  11. Where will I practise? You may be required to travel for your practice placements, developing a broader practice experience, in both rural and urban areas

  12. So you want to come to Plymouth? Apply through UCAS Closing date for applications is 15th January of the year in which you wish to study Late applications will only be considered if places are still available Investigate the career prospects and professions www.nhscareers.nhs.uk www.ucas.com

  13. How will we choose? We want the best!

  14. Your Application: Educational Achievements GCSE: Five subject grades at C or above. Must include English, maths and a science A levels: 240 UCAS tariff points (minimum 160 points from two A levels) – preference Human Biology Non Standard Academic Qualifications: BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in a Science or Health Related Subject Access to Higher Education – grades at Distinction & Merit Foundation Degree in health plus GCSE English & Maths

  15. Your Application: Personal Attributes An interest in and knowledge of the profession Good communication skills A caring ability Problem solving and use of initiative Ability to work in a team Scholarship

  16. Your Application: Relevant Experience Experience of working with others Health Care Voluntary Sector Retail Sector Hospitality Sector Clubs and Organisations In school or college

  17. Interview Day • Follows initial scrutiny of UCAS form • Allows us to choose you and you to choose us. • Includes in depth information about the programme • Includes a face to face interview • Is compulsory

  18. BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) at PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY A copy of this presentation can be found on the University website shortly after the open day at: www.plymouth.ac.uk/ugopenday facebook.com/PlymUniHES

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