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I'm a first year mental health student nurse at hallam, any questions feel free

I've just started mental health nursing at hallam and as I know it's a popular uni, I thought I'd answer questions if anyone had any about the course or uni. Quote me so I know you've posted :smile:

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charlsmith

Original post by Mattyrewls22

I've just started mental health nursing at hallam and as I know it's a popular uni, I thought I'd answer questions if anyone had any about the course or uni. Quote me so I know you've posted :smile:

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I've just submitted my UCAS for child nursing 2014 and Sheffield Hallam is one of my options. Is there accommodation where mainly NHS students go or does it seem to be mixed? :smile:

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Mattyrewls22

Original post by charlsmith

I've just submitted my UCAS for child nursing 2014 and Sheffield Hallam is one of my options. Is there accommodation where mainly NHS students go or does it seem to be mixed? :smile:

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A lot seem to go to The Forge :smile:

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graceey_bear

I'm also a first year child branch nurse at university of nottingham, quote me too for any questions :smile:

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charlsmith

Original post by Mattyrewls22

A lot seem to go to The Forge :smile:

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Is that where you stay at the moment?

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charlsmith

Original post by graceey_bear

I'm also a first year child branch nurse at university of nottingham, quote me too for any questions :smile:

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Ah really? Nottingham is my top choice :smile:

I went to a summer school there in the summer and loved it! How's the course so far? When's your first placement?

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josie141

Thank you for your post! I'm thinking of doing mental health nursing- it looks so interesting. Are you enjoying it? I'm currently doing an access course to nursing which is psychology and biology. love the psychology... not so much the biology! how much biology study is involved in the mental heath degree? is it much less focused on biology than the other nursing degrees? I really hope so because I'm not enjoying it very much! psychology is much more my thing. Also EVERYONE tries to put me off this degree, saying it is better to take adult nursing and then specialize. I can see why that makes sense, but I'm sure mental health nursing is for me! did you get the same thing? Mental health nursing doesn't seem to be very popular... not sure why as I think it looks great. Thanks :-) x

Reply 7

graceey_bear

Original post by charlsmith

Ah really? Nottingham is my top choice :smile:

I went to a summer school there in the summer and loved it! How's the course so far? When's your first placement?

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hey! my first placement is the second week in January :smile:

and I love the course! ngl the first month is horrid and so boring but now it's started getting interesting with bioscience, medicine management, clinical skills etc :smile:

best decision I ever made coming here

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Mattyrewls22

Original post by josie141

There is biology, but it's very basic. I've not done science in years and I understand it. And I don't know where you heard this but you can't pick adult and then specialise, you have to do one or the other. If you want to do mental health nursing then definitely go for it! You can switch sometimes in the first few weeks if you don't like it and would prefer adult. The first year is 50/50 general to mental health, the second is 75/25 mental health to general. Hope this answered your questions!

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Mattyrewls22

Original post by charlsmith

Is that where you stay at the moment?

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I'm in private renting but a lot of my ftiends are in the forge :smile:

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josie141

Thanks that's a lot of help! and relived to hear the biology isn't too intense as it's not my strong point! think I will go for it :-) excited!

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ola147

am a matured candidate, I got invited to selection day by buck new university, does any one know what are the likely question the will ask?

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username1229433

Original post by Mattyrewls22

I've just started mental health nursing at hallam and as I know it's a popular uni, I thought I'd answer questions if anyone had any about the course or uni. Quote me so I know you've posted :smile:

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Hi, I am thinking of applying for mental health nursing in 2015. I just wanted to know the course is like; what are you currently doing, grade requirements and is it worth doing as a degree.

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Mattyrewls22

Original post by babyshawte

Hi!
Currently we are doing a lot of biology and all the essential boring things. However once they're out the way and you're learning your branch, it's a really good course. It is VERY adult based on the beginning though. The grade requirements are 280 points. And yes it is worth doing :smile:

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ashhutch

Original post by Mattyrewls22

I've just started mental health nursing at hallam and as I know it's a popular uni, I thought I'd answer questions if anyone had any about the course or uni. Quote me so I know you've posted :smile:

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Hi Matty!

I have an interview coming up for MH nursing (at Teesside). Any tips you can give me?

Also, do you know what kind of places you'll be doing your MH placements in yet?

Thanks,
Ashley

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buuuuuuuump

Hello, I have a MH interview coming up in hallam. Could you please give me any information on what goes on and the type of questions that are asked so I can prepare beforehand. Thanks

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HFBS

Original post by Amaani12

Hello, I have a MH interview coming up in hallam. Could you please give me any information on what goes on and the type of questions that are asked so I can prepare beforehand. Thanks

Way to revive a 3 year old thread!

I had a mental health nursing selection day earlier this year. We did team discussions and then individual interviews. Everyone was really friendly. Just be yourself and let them know how you have prepared for nursing, why you want to do it and why you are right for it. Good luck.

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Pbhebhe

Original post by graceey_bear

I'm also a first year child branch nurse at university of nottingham, quote me too for any questions :smile:

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I wanted to ask for nursing, Are Unis lenient in terms of accepting you into the uni if you are short on the entry requirements. I applied for learning disability nursing at hull and the offer is 280ucas points. I don't feel like I can achieve that because my chemistry is really hard. Do you know whether they can be lenient of students if they r short. (Any uni not just hull )

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Manny15

I have an interview coming up for MH nursing (University of Cumbria). Any tips you can give me?

Also, do you know what kind of places you'll be doing your MH placements in yet?

Thanks,
Manny

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