Nursing at Queens...

Personally I think midwifery n nursing are completly different, basically u don't have doctors lead unless there r complications, in my interview for midwifery for example they asked what is the difference between a midwife n a nurse? yes u provide the same care n stuff but so do alot of professions. I can understand ur point lousie but apiedi doesn't have 5 As at alevel or great gcse's N doing the access course doesn't get her into med so really the only way to do it is gettin a degree in nursing or human bio n then goin on, it's like a second chance so gd luck with wot ever happens

Reply 1761

louise_1229

7

nursing in general is different from midwifery... but i think until you go onto a ward and see what role each professional plays you can't say that it is the universal experience. There is a reason most other countries require nurses to experience training in paediatrics, obstetrics, surgical, psych and general med... because they all offer a different aspect of care. in face UU take that approach in their first year placement schedule.

if someone is going to use nursing to go into medicine thats their perogative... but there is a reason academics are important, because that is what you need. His time may be better spent going back and retaking them exams, as opposed to getting a degree... because it is within the same university you are applying, and they will ask why you did nursing first, and question if it was a route.

but hey, good luck, if it is meant for you it won't pass you... but personally I hope you don't get a place

Reply 1762

Vickyb123

That's a really terrible thing to say hope u don't get a place.....

Reply 1763

louise_1229

7

maybe... but if its not what (s)he wants to do, and i know (s)he says (s)he does 'more than anything' but (s)he is making plans including it, but not involving nursing... and that is not what the NHS needs...
there is a responsibility that comes with nursing, and believe me iit will be rammed home enough times in lectures... you are being paid for by tax payers to not only learn, but support yourself while learning, hoping you will contribute to the NHS,,, because Nursing/ Midwifery is a career in demand.

And, all I can say is, it annoys me when people drop out, or when they don't go to class, when they treat placement as a joke. I worked hard to get my place. I work hard on placement, and fill in my portfolio with pride, checking of skills learrnt... I think it is such an honor, and for anyone coming in under false pretences, it annoys me to be truthful.

With places in high demand in the north, and the available spaces already being cut...

As I said, personal opinion.

Reply 1764

Vickyb123

I totally understand n get were ur coming from but that's a terrible thing to say to any1 even ur worst enemy

Reply 1765

apiedi

Normally I would take offense to such a thing BUT I think everything that Louise is saying is helpful for anyone going into nursing by describing the a few details about the course.......I will say however I think your getting confusd between someone hoping to get into medicine through the nursing route and someone treating the nursing course like a joke I quote...... "And, all I can say is, it annoys me when people drop out, or when they don't go to class, when they treat placement as a joke".......Last but not least I enjoy hearing peoples views and opinions about all sorts of matters including my own ambitions but I'm not hear to argue or defend my reasons for wanting to get into medicine....if you have a problem with what I've got planned please tell me at the end of the day its all a learning process but just take it back a notch in your case

Reply 1766

Vickyb123

Totally agree u will get what u want if u want it that badly at the end of the day u will be contributing to the nhs by being a doctor.

Reply 1767

Trisha99

Hey guys, just thought id pass on the email I got from Registry....

Unconditional offers will be sent out August 24th and there will NOT be any open/info days for Adult/Childrens. Roll on August then.. :smile:

Reply 1768

newguy30

UU medical next Tuesday!

Reply 1769

bronte13

will the 24th be the same date for those who are waiting on a-levels and who are on the reserve?

Reply 1770

alig

Trisha99

Hey guys, just thought id pass on the email I got from Registry....

Unconditional offers will be sent out August 24th and there will NOT be any open/info days for Adult/Childrens. Roll on August then.. :smile:

Thats great thanks Trisha99, saves me waiting on an info day! Still will not relax tho until I get the final unconditional offer :smile:

Reply 1771

cazalou

Trisha99

Hey guys, just thought id pass on the email I got from Registry....

Unconditional offers will be sent out August 24th and there will NOT be any open/info days for Adult/Childrens. Roll on August then.. :smile:

Thanks Trisha99....at least we know now....roll on 24th..... :wink:

Reply 1772

paulreid

bronte13

will the 24th be the same date for those who are waiting on a-levels and who are on the reserve?

I got an email to say those on reserve who are to be made an offer will be contacted by telephone after the 23rd of Aug!!

Reply 1773

Vickyb123

Is there any1 waiting or had a medical bcos of dyslexia?

Reply 1774

bronte13

wonder if theyd ring to reject you aswell. that would be an awkward phonecall :L

Reply 1775

bronte13

just got email from queens and i got back :

Unconditional offer letter will be sent out on 24 August 2010.

Thank you

no mention of a phone call :s-smilie:

Reply 1776

paulreid

bronte13

just got email from queens and i got back :

Unconditional offer letter will be sent out on 24 August 2010.

Thank you

no mention of a phone call :s-smilie:

Find below the email I was sent.

Thank you for your email, no further offers will be made until after 23 Aug 2010. Applicants will be contacted by telephone if a place is to be offered to them.

Regards
Registry

Unconditional letters will be sent to those who get the marks who already have an offer!

Reply 1777

bronte13

god so if no phonecall then no place :/
il be so on edge that day lol!

Reply 1778

alig

Apiedi it may be helpful for you to have a look into the role of a nurse and all the career options there are with it, there are so many! I say this because the role of nursing is changing and they are taking on more role and responsibility that was previously undertaken by doctors and they even work independently of doctors in many areas i.e specialist nursing, nurse prescribers etc. There are also nurse led clinics & community nursing who have their own patients and make decisions etc without doctors.

You may find that nursing will be ideal for you!

Reply 1779

Natalie0778

Hiya.
Starting Children's Nursing at Queens in September and just wanted to meet a few people before i go!
Coming over from Suffolk and dead scared about the move!! :eek3:

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