Nursing northumbria march 2017 entry

Just thought I'd start this thread for anyone going to do nursing at Northumbria in March 2017. Does anybody know how the holidays work are they the same as september intake? And what happens with accommodation?

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iamthebananalady

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Hey there... I'm a march intake at Northumbria... Hols are slightly different, but they usually overlap... For example, I finish placement 28/2/16, then have an assessment week, and 2 weeks hol... Back to uni on 21/3/16, long weekend off over Easter, but no more proper Hols until August... Off for 4 weeks in August, then assessment week is the 1st week in September... Then 2 weeks off for Xmas and back in 2/1/17... The most difficult part is that you usually start placement right after holidays, which can be a bit more awkward...

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Hann67

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Hey how does this compare to September intake? Do you know if the holidays are set? I have an offer there and think it'll be my firm!

Original post by iamthebananalady

Hey there... I'm a march intake at Northumbria... Hols are slightly different, but they usually overlap... For example, I finish placement 28/2/16, then have an assessment week, and 2 weeks hol... Back to uni on 21/3/16, long weekend off over Easter, but no more proper Hols until August... Off for 4 weeks in August, then assessment week is the 1st week in September... Then 2 weeks off for Xmas and back in 2/1/17... The most difficult part is that you usually start placement right after holidays, which can be a bit more awkward...

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iamthebananalady

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Original post by Hann67

Hey how does this compare to September intake? Do you know if the holidays are set? I have an offer there and think it'll be my firm!

Holidays are set yes... I had a holiday booked before I even applied for the course and I couldn't get the time off - it's just had to go down as unauthorised absence... It's a great uni, great area and great course... The staff are really supportive and will do anything they can to help :smile:

go for it!!!

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Hann67

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Do we have to be on placement over Christmas and new year at all do you know? I don't mind really, just wondered :smile:

thanks I will definetky firm, just curious if I would've got into the others

Original post by iamthebananalady

Holidays are set yes... I had a holiday booked before I even applied for the course and I couldn't get the time off - it's just had to go down as unauthorised absence... It's a great uni, great area and great course... The staff are really supportive and will do anything they can to help :smile:

go for it!!!

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iamthebananalady

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Original post by Hann67

Do we have to be on placement over Christmas and new year at all do you know? I don't mind really, just wondered :smile:

thanks I will definetky firm, just curious if I would've got into the others

No, we get 2 weeks off... This year I went back into uni on 4/1/16 for exam week, then started placement 11/1/16... Next year I'm straight back to placement on 2/1/17... So no drinking on New Year's Day!! If you have any questions feel free to ask as I'm about to start final year... I also did my previous degree at Newcastle uni, so if you're not from the area and have general questions that's fine too :smile:

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Hann67

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Sorry I meant how are the holidays for September intake? Il be starting mental health nursing September 2016 X

Original post by iamthebananalady

No, we get 2 weeks off... This year I went back into uni on 4/1/16 for exam week, then started placement 11/1/16... Next year I'm straight back to placement on 2/1/17... So no drinking on New Year's Day!! If you have any questions feel free to ask as I'm about to start final year... I also did my previous degree at Newcastle uni, so if you're not from the area and have general questions that's fine too :smile:

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iamthebananalady

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Original post by Hann67

Sorry I meant how are the holidays for September intake? Il be starting mental health nursing September 2016 X

I think September intakes get their Spring holidays slightly later, and their summer holidays slightly earlier - so it's more like school?? I'm not entirely sure...

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Reply 8

chloe577

I have an offer for adult nursing in March 2017. I was wondering when to apply for accommodation and will I get the leftover accommodation that nobody really wanted? haha! Also, I've heard that those who start in March are usually more mature students, is this true as I'm only 18

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Student2483

When I start adult nursing in March I be 18 too I know someone that started in March and she Said there normally our age and yes I was wondering about accommodation too , and does anyone know what accommodation they would recommend
Thank you

Reply 10

Student2483

Could I ask what accommodation you would recommend and is it true there are more mature students that start I march ?
And how did you find it starting later did you still get to mix with other student from other courses
Thank you :smile:

Reply 11

Student2483

There is a Facebook page for anyone that's interested

Reply 12

Melanie1988

I got my offer for Northumbria adult nursing I applied for March entry but my offer says sept I am worried as I am due my baby sept that's why I picked March can anybody help x

Reply 13

chloe577

Original post by Melanie1988

I got my offer for Northumbria adult nursing I applied for March entry but my offer says sept I am worried as I am due my baby sept that's why I picked March can anybody help x

Ring the university for sure!! Not sure if they'll change you but it's worth a try if they made the mistake xx

Reply 14

Melanie1988

Raining tomorrow and hoping for the best but not holding my breath x

Reply 15

JenOfCasterly

Hi guys I'm new here :smile:

I've been offered a place for March 17 too!

Reply 16

Nadiab90

Hi just ring them and let them know my friend was given sept 2015 but she was due her baby August 15 and they've give her sept 2016 they are pretty flexible