Does anyone know the start/end dates of the first year in nursing.
Basically - I'm starting BCU this year - and the start date is October 4th 2010.
I know nurses have set holidays - i'm just wondering if anybody knows the date in which you finish the first year of your nursing studies. (So this time it will be in 2011)
It doesn't have to be exact - an approximation would do.
Btw - still a newbie on this - sorry if its in the wrong place.
I know nurses have set holidays - i'm just wondering if anybody knows the date in which you finish the first year of your nursing studies. (So this time it will be in 2011)
It doesn't have to be exact - an approximation would do.
Btw - still a newbie on this - sorry if its in the wrong place.
I want to know the same thing. I've heard nursing only get 7 weeks off in the whole year :O If that's true then I'm going to consider dropping the course. And also that nursing students don't get the same summer holidays :/
I've already planned a holiday for the summer and it's going to be at least a month long. I really don't know what to do any more :/
I've already planned a holiday for the summer and it's going to be at least a month long. I really don't know what to do any more :/
I don't understand why nursing students have less holidays, if anything we're meant to get more. We're expected to do morning and night shifts and work on weekends too, and we only get 7 weeks off, that's just unreal!
I haven't received my term dates yet. I'm sure they'll be given to me in the induction week next week.
I haven't received my term dates yet. I'm sure they'll be given to me in the induction week next week.
Sabz12
I don't understand why nursing students have less holidays, if anything we're meant to get more. We're expected to do morning and night shifts and work on weekends too, and we only get 7 weeks off, that's just unreal!
I haven't received my term dates yet. I'm sure they'll be given to me in the induction week next week.
I haven't received my term dates yet. I'm sure they'll be given to me in the induction week next week.
You have to get in the hours in order to qualify. Of course they could make the course a 4 year degree and give you the same holidays as everyone else.
Did you not think about this before applying?
If you are thinking about not doing a nursing degree because :
a) You want to go on a month long holiday next year and it will mess your social life up
b) Can't cope with 'only' 7 weeks holiday a year
You might want to think about whether or not you are really that bothered with going to do the course at all. You do realise upon graduation that you will be required to do nightshifts, mornings, weekends, and 'only' get a few weeks holiday!?
a) You want to go on a month long holiday next year and it will mess your social life up
b) Can't cope with 'only' 7 weeks holiday a year
You might want to think about whether or not you are really that bothered with going to do the course at all. You do realise upon graduation that you will be required to do nightshifts, mornings, weekends, and 'only' get a few weeks holiday!?
Sabz12
I don't understand why nursing students have less holidays, if anything we're meant to get more. We're expected to do morning and night shifts and work on weekends too, and we only get 7 weeks off, that's just unreal!
I haven't received my term dates yet. I'm sure they'll be given to me in the induction week next week.
I haven't received my term dates yet. I'm sure they'll be given to me in the induction week next week.
You also get your course paid for and a very substantial non-means tested bursary. The long hours are you "earning" that. The fact you're even considering dropping it because you're not getting long holidays suggests you should probably reconsider a career in nursing.
I hate student nurses like this!!!!
You realise as a student nurse you are employed by the tax payers, to train, in the hope that you will soon contribute to the NHS. End off... that is why you should not miss class - its like not turning up to work...
Sorry... it just annoys me! You are priviledged to have such an opportunity, and you are 'dropping' it because you want to have a long holiday? You realise you are a student nurse, not really a student!! You can't go out every night, skip classes, choose what lectures you go to... You have responsibilites, that increases once you go on the ward. Where you actually are held accountable for your actions.
I would seriously advise you reconsider your position, and if you realise you are not totally committed, give your place up, and hopefully someone who wants it more will get it!!
You realise as a student nurse you are employed by the tax payers, to train, in the hope that you will soon contribute to the NHS. End off... that is why you should not miss class - its like not turning up to work...
Sorry... it just annoys me! You are priviledged to have such an opportunity, and you are 'dropping' it because you want to have a long holiday? You realise you are a student nurse, not really a student!! You can't go out every night, skip classes, choose what lectures you go to... You have responsibilites, that increases once you go on the ward. Where you actually are held accountable for your actions.
I would seriously advise you reconsider your position, and if you realise you are not totally committed, give your place up, and hopefully someone who wants it more will get it!!
Sabz12
I don't understand why nursing students have less holidays, if anything we're meant to get more. We're expected to do morning and night shifts and work on weekends too, and we only get 7 weeks off, that's just unreal!
I haven't received my term dates yet. I'm sure they'll be given to me in the induction week next week.
I haven't received my term dates yet. I'm sure they'll be given to me in the induction week next week.
cos it's the law innit !
the EU directive on preregistration training and education for Nurses (and Madwives) requires a 4600 contact hour programme ,of which 2300 is in clinical practice and the remaining 2300 in lectures and directed work - additional study, writing assignments etc is on top of that
4600 / 3 = 1533.3
1533.3 / 37.5 = 40.01 'weeks'
- if you consider that lecture weeks are usually not packed full - certainly when I was pre reg we usually got a late start/ early finish or 3 or 4 a week and there's some slack built into placements to allow you a little time off for illness etc ( 4 weeks over three years springs to mind). it's very easy to see where the fortysummat week academic years come from ...
other HCP courses don't necessarily have that - the HPC 's 13 professions do not have rigid time prescriptions in the way N+M do ... iirc several of them require 1500 placement hours rather than 2300 - that saves 5 or more weeks a year from the academic year. The time requirement is also one of the arguments for retention of different funding arrangements for pre-reg N+M courses.
Sabz12
I want to know the same thing. I've heard nursing only get 7 weeks off in the whole year :O If that's true then I'm going to consider dropping the course. And also that nursing students don't get the same summer holidays :/
I've already planned a holiday for the summer and it's going to be at least a month long. I really don't know what to do any more :/
I've already planned a holiday for the summer and it's going to be at least a month long. I really don't know what to do any more :/
I think you should definately drop out of the course and not waste anyone's time or money - maybe someone that DOES want to do the course could take your place?
Oh and just to let you know, if you are taking your place in society and will end up in a full time job, 4 -5 weeks holiday maximum a year and when you're boss says so, or you go self employed and you get zero paid holiday.
Good luck.
Original post by louise_1229
I hate student nurses like this!!!!
You realise as a student nurse you are employed by the tax payers, to train, in the hope that you will soon contribute to the NHS. End off... that is why you should not miss class - its like not turning up to work...
Sorry... it just annoys me! You are priviledged to have such an opportunity, and you are 'dropping' it because you want to have a long holiday? You realise you are a student nurse, not really a student!! You can't go out every night, skip classes, choose what lectures you go to... You have responsibilites, that increases once you go on the ward. Where you actually are held accountable for your actions.
I would seriously advise you reconsider your position, and if you realise you are not totally committed, give your place up, and hopefully someone who wants it more will get it!!
You realise as a student nurse you are employed by the tax payers, to train, in the hope that you will soon contribute to the NHS. End off... that is why you should not miss class - its like not turning up to work...
Sorry... it just annoys me! You are priviledged to have such an opportunity, and you are 'dropping' it because you want to have a long holiday? You realise you are a student nurse, not really a student!! You can't go out every night, skip classes, choose what lectures you go to... You have responsibilites, that increases once you go on the ward. Where you actually are held accountable for your actions.
I would seriously advise you reconsider your position, and if you realise you are not totally committed, give your place up, and hopefully someone who wants it more will get it!!
Some one with the same frame of mind as me! nice! nursing student same as you
Original post by tinywings
You also get your course paid for and a very substantial non-means tested bursary. The long hours are you "earning" that. The fact you're even considering dropping it because you're not getting long holidays suggests you should probably reconsider a career in nursing.
Yes nurses get fees paid and a tidy bursary
however this is meant to go towards accomodation....whoop .....half of the bursary gone already
Okay, for those who have given me stick for wanting a month off in the summer, can i just point of that this is a religious holiday, yes a RELIGIOUS holiday not one where I'm gonna sit on the beach and sun bathe!!
It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity as it's gonna be during the summer holidays and it was the only time I could go!! Anyway I've decided to stick with the course and it's going good so far!
It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity as it's gonna be during the summer holidays and it was the only time I could go!! Anyway I've decided to stick with the course and it's going good so far!
Original post by Sabz12
Okay, for those who have given me stick for wanting a month off in the summer, can i just point of that this is a religious holiday, yes a RELIGIOUS holiday not one where I'm gonna sit on the beach and sun bathe!!
It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity as it's gonna be during the summer holidays and it was the only time I could go!! Anyway I've decided to stick with the course and it's going good so far!
It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity as it's gonna be during the summer holidays and it was the only time I could go!! Anyway I've decided to stick with the course and it's going good so far!
And your point is?
Original post by Luke Allen
Original post by Luke Allen
Basically - I'm starting BCU this year - and the start date is October 4th 2010.
I know nurses have set holidays - i'm just wondering if anybody knows the date in which you finish the first year of your nursing studies. (So this time it will be in 2011)
It doesn't have to be exact - an approximation would do.
Btw - still a newbie on this - sorry if its in the wrong place.
I know nurses have set holidays - i'm just wondering if anybody knows the date in which you finish the first year of your nursing studies. (So this time it will be in 2011)
It doesn't have to be exact - an approximation would do.
Btw - still a newbie on this - sorry if its in the wrong place.
Every uni is different. I was under the impression that I would get 6 or 7 weeks off a year for my nursing course. However the reality was 4 weeks off at christmas, 2-4 weeks off at easter depending on if we'd caught up with our placements, and then 2 months off in the summer. It really isn't that bad!!
Original post by puddlejumper
And your point is?
what do you mean 'and your point is?' i was trying to explain myself coz everyone was giving me ****!!
Original post by Sabz12
what do you mean 'and your point is?' i was trying to explain myself coz everyone was giving me ****!!
You were whining about it being a religious holiday and I was merely pointing out what difference does that make.
Original post by louise_1229
I hate student nurses like this!!!!
You realise as a student nurse you are employed by the tax payers, to train, in the hope that you will soon contribute to the NHS. End off... that is why you should not miss class - its like not turning up to work...
Sorry... it just annoys me! You are priviledged to have such an opportunity, and you are 'dropping' it because you want to have a long holiday? You realise you are a student nurse, not really a student!! You can't go out every night, skip classes, choose what lectures you go to... You have responsibilites, that increases once you go on the ward. Where you actually are held accountable for your actions.
I would seriously advise you reconsider your position, and if you realise you are not totally committed, give your place up, and hopefully someone who wants it more will get it!!
You realise as a student nurse you are employed by the tax payers, to train, in the hope that you will soon contribute to the NHS. End off... that is why you should not miss class - its like not turning up to work...
Sorry... it just annoys me! You are priviledged to have such an opportunity, and you are 'dropping' it because you want to have a long holiday? You realise you are a student nurse, not really a student!! You can't go out every night, skip classes, choose what lectures you go to... You have responsibilites, that increases once you go on the ward. Where you actually are held accountable for your actions.
I would seriously advise you reconsider your position, and if you realise you are not totally committed, give your place up, and hopefully someone who wants it more will get it!!
It's not just about having a long holiday though. Many people applying for nursing are only 18 years old, that is incredibly young to sign off your youth to go straight into a job. Being able to work and go out is vital for a healthy mind set. People are very aware that you can't go out as much and you gain more responsibilities in which they will adapt. However to go straight into that first year is a big jump. Whilst everyone else is coming home in summer to see their friends that they have separated from and family, to go on holiday, go to festivals and stuff, and you will be working for free is going to be very hard. No need to be so aggressive at all.
Original post by smilee172
Every uni is different. I was under the impression that I would get 6 or 7 weeks off a year for my nursing course. However the reality was 4 weeks off at christmas, 2-4 weeks off at easter depending on if we'd caught up with our placements, and then 2 months off in the summer. It really isn't that bad!!
what university is this
Original post by Sabz12
Okay, for those who have given me stick for wanting a month off in the summer, can i just point of that this is a religious holiday, yes a RELIGIOUS holiday not one where I'm gonna sit on the beach and sun bathe!!
It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity as it's gonna be during the summer holidays and it was the only time I could go!! Anyway I've decided to stick with the course and it's going good so far!
It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity as it's gonna be during the summer holidays and it was the only time I could go!! Anyway I've decided to stick with the course and it's going good so far!
Don't you think your God would rather you stuck to your commitments to being a nurse so that you can help people? Or do you think he would rather you sacrifice the training you want to do, to fulfil your aspirations to help people.
What a god that would be.
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