How can I get into nursing at uni

I heard it's really really competitive to get into nursing. To people who have gotten in or people who are nurses, help please!! I know experience is necessary but what else do unis like to see on your personal statement? What kind of questions do they ask in the interviews and is the course hard? What should I expect if I get in?

Thank you so much! I was planning on going into child nursing but if it is that competitive then maybe I'll reconsiser. I'm doingy A levels at the moment and I'm in year 12, I'm trying to sort out volunteering in a care home once a week and volunteering at a nursery once a week and also I've applied for a weeks experience at my local hospital. Which universities are most competitive for nursing? Again thank you so much!

Ok thanks so much for your help, I'll do just that! One final question if you don't mind, do employers care what uni u went to to get your nursing degree? Cuz I would have thought that they don't mind as long as you have the degree. And also what kind of questions did they ask in the interview?

I'd say choose your universities wisely, nursing is a very demanding degree and going to one that's famous for partying may not be the best idea as while you're trying to get some sleep for your 7am start on placement, people are getting drunk and making noise isn't exactly ideal. I think discussing with your teachers after you get your As results to see what kind of predicted grade you can expect is a good place to start. From there you can narrow down your choices by which ones you're more likely to get the grades to get in to. Most important of all though is going on open days for the ones you're seriously considering to get a feel for the place. The more comfortable and like a home from home it can be, the more you are setting yourself up for success. Check out university league tables, the higher up ones are probably going to be more competitive with higher entrance requirements.

Also, don't worry if you don't get in first time, take a year out and get a job at a hospital (rather than a nursing home, just so you experience more) earn some money, maybe try and get on a few clinical skill courses (venepuncture/cannulation etc) if you get a job in a hospital.

Just to add another little bit in, don't get disheartened by children's being the most competitive, if its what you really want to do then you've got as good a chance as anyone to get in.

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