adult nursing nottingham

My friend is doing it currently. She didn't have A levels but did have extensive experience and a lovely personal statement - she was just BORN to be a nurse lol. I would say as long as you show your enthusiasm, have a good personal statement and some experience you'll be ok. You don't need A levels, after all. Will you be going for the Nottingham centre or one of the others? My friend was actually at Lincoln and hated it, and has since moved over to Boston&Grantham centre. She is on placement quite a lot and does enjoy it but she said it literally takes up all her time, she hasn't got much time for a social life.

Oh, and another friend is at Lincoln centre doing mental health nursing - her words are "hard work, but enjoyable".

I respect you wanted to respond to the thread, but I think it's rather uncalled for to comment on a course, and also give bad and incorrect advice (such as you don't need a-levels) based on friends experiences really. As much as I'd understand you'd be slightly irritated if i commented on an english literature degree based on what my cousin told me...

Oh I'm at nottingham, i'll probably not be there when you start though *hyperventilates*

Good call on the diploma switching to degree, one piece of advice, what about applying for the Mnursci AND the diploma as a back up? From experience if you have a-levels you'll be very much ahead as opposed to your colleagues in your year and I myself and others have now and again found it frustrating as the majority of our cohort are still catching up with study skills and learning, where as coming straight from school it's inbuilt within you. With the Mnursci you get normal holidays, ok its an extra year but it's probably the more appropiate course for an a-level student. Just don't go round thinking you're better though, it's just a different way of learning- but more appropiate for the school leaver.


Work experience: nesesscity, they're using waiting lists this year and those put on them are those without experience
PS: Make good, they will have it in your interview and scrutinise every bit.
Grades: Ensure you get good grades CCC+ is acceptable, but don't use it as an excuse to work hard, it will pay off.

I've really enjoyed my time here, it's a lovely area to work in and the hospitals are fab with a variety of specialties to get your teeth stuck in. The lecturers/tutors are also supportive and understanding and like to hear student feedback. As for the social side the Nurses and Midwives association reguarly puts on socials, has sports teams and does charity events weekly so you have a good chance of getting out.

My friend is doing it currently. She didn't have A levels but did have extensive experience and a lovely personal statement - she was just BORN to be a nurse lol. I would say as long as you show your enthusiasm, have a good personal statement and some experience you'll be ok. You don't need A levels, after all. Will you be going for the Nottingham centre or one of the others? My friend was actually at Lincoln and hated it, and has since moved over to Boston&Grantham centre. She is on placement quite a lot and does enjoy it but she said it literally takes up all her time, she hasn't got much time for a social life.

Oh, and another friend is at Lincoln centre doing mental health nursing - her words are "hard work, but enjoyable".

Oh I'm at nottingham, i'll probably not be there when you start though *hyperventilates*

Good call on the diploma switching to degree, one piece of advice, what about applying for the Mnursci AND the diploma as a back up? From experience if you have a-levels you'll be very much ahead as opposed to your colleagues in your year and I myself and others have now and again found it frustrating as the majority of our cohort are still catching up with study skills and learning, where as coming straight from school it's inbuilt within you. With the Mnursci you get normal holidays, ok its an extra year but it's probably the more appropiate course for an a-level student. Just don't go round thinking you're better though, it's just a different way of learning- but more appropiate for the school leaver.


Work experience: nesesscity, they're using waiting lists this year and those put on them are those without experience
PS: Make good, they will have it in your interview and scrutinise every bit.
Grades: Ensure you get good grades CCC+ is acceptable, but don't use it as an excuse to work hard, it will pay off.

I've really enjoyed my time here, it's a lovely area to work in and the hospitals are fab with a variety of specialties to get your teeth stuck in. The lecturers/tutors are also supportive and understanding and like to hear student feedback. As for the social side the Nurses and Midwives association reguarly puts on socials, has sports teams and does charity events weekly so you have a good chance of getting out.

Hi im planning on applying to do nursing at nottingham for the september 2011 entry, im doing a2 now and want to start the diploma and transfer over to the degree in the 3rd year, i just want to know what the course will be like and whether i have a good chance of getting an offer and acceptance if i have:
- volunteering experience in a hospital
- a-levels
- a good personal statement.

Thanks!

hey, I've just sent my application off for the same thing. Firstly, have you got about 100 hours work experience in a health or social care setting?
Honestly, from what I've read you should apply for the degree
You will deffo get an offer (well, as long as you have your 5 GCSEs above a C). I can't say what the course is like, but hopefully it will be really good.

hey I would have loved to apply for the degree but i havent done a level biology i cant , and I have less than 100 hours but im getting there ive sent off my application now so too late to change anything!

I have applied for the degree at some other unis though that dont ask for a level biology

hey, I've just sent my application off for the same thing. Firstly, have you got about 100 hours work experience in a health or social care setting?
Honestly, from what I've read you should apply for the degree
You will deffo get an offer (well, as long as you have your 5 GCSEs above a C). I can't say what the course is like, but hopefully it will be really good.

Is it vital to have 100 hours? Do they ask for that?

Lol, well good luck