Learning Disability Nursing Blog

New post up again this week
If there is anything anyone would like to know or would like me to do a post about please let me know!
On placement soon so will be letting you all know how I get on
Exam and assignment to hand in first though 👍


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Very interesting and helpful blog as usual!

Had my interview for LD nursing last week. Started so well, nearly top marks in the maths and English tests but when it came to the interview my nerves got the better of me! I could of given much better answers and really didn't show my passion at all. Was a really good day other than that, met a lovely group of people and loved the course/uni. Just hoping for the best, preparing for the worst atm.

Hi hun I start at Edge hill this april for LD nursing I went through clearing last August. Had an interview in september had to do the maths and english paper and an interview.
My ps was centered around adult nursing because thats what i applied for but I did put about lD into it as I work with adults with learning difficulties. Im so glad I choose this field and I know of one other girl that had a U for children's and she starts with me in April.
Good luck whatever you decide to do x

Arr that's really helped me. My plan was to try for children's because that is the most competitive and then failing that I would go through clearing for LD as I'm aware there are often places available. But think you have possibly given me the confidence to maybe apply earlier and see how it goes. When you went through clearing did you have to change your personal statement? Did hour personal statement have a similar first sentence to me or did you not mention anything about Adult nursing?

Thanks Becky xx


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I had to change my ps a little bit they will let you know. I think you have to wait for a yes or no from your 3 choice's then you get a clearing number if it's a U it open's in August.
Edge hill were lovely and I knew I had a place within 3 weeks of applying through clearing.
children's is so competative but you never know your interview may have gone well ! If you want any info hun just ask ☺

Aww brilliant may wait until clearing then incase they just knock me back straight away because my ps is not specific to LD. Aww thanks a lot think I will see how it pans out out. Sure I'll speak to you soon. xxx


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Hey Hun. You already working with a girl with autism so that will definetly be a positive when you have your LD interview. Wait and see what the uni says, you never know they may call you back even if you didn't finish the maths test, you may have scored higher in other areas of the interview process. I start LD nursing in Sept. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you all the best :-)

Is there anyone on here who has already started LD nursing ? I start in 8 weeks and I was wondering how often on placement do you wear the student uniform ? Just so I know if I need to buy and shirts and black pants ect ??? Thank you

Hey! This would depend on your university and course structure. It will also be dependent on where you are on placement. In the community you may not need to wear your uniform. Try and find people on your course at university already who may be able to help more!
Sorry i cant help more. I am on placement every 6 weeks for 6 weeks and i ring up placement to see where i am and if i need to wear uniform etc.

Are thats great thank you for your help !

No problem!
Good luck with your course.


New blog post up this week on my second placement.
Im with children on this placement and im loving it so far.
Take a read ☺

Www.ldstudentnurse.blogspot.co.uk

I've had a rejection off Edge Hill for children's nursing. Still haven't heard off the other two but seriously considering this as an option now. Going to read your blog as I am sure this is will help with decision of what to do and if I will enjoy it or not. Also going to try and gain some further experience especially with adults who suffer Learning Disabilities.

Thanks Becky xx

I've had a rejection off Edge Hill for children's nursing. Still haven't heard off the other two but seriously considering this as an option now. Going to read your blog as I am sure this is will help with decision of what to do and if I will enjoy it or not. Also going to try and gain some further experience especially with adults who suffer Learning Disabilities.

Thanks Becky xx

Thanks Becky xx

Oh Becky im sorry hun im starting LD at Edge hill in a few weeks hope your ok stay strong I know there's still places for LD April there's an open evening soon

Hey Becky, sorry to hear that
If you want to give it a read and feel free to message me if you have any questions. with learning disabilities you can work with adult and children as well so don't feel like you don't have any options!
Best of luck with everything x