work experience for nursing

hiya!
im a year 12 student, studying bio chem psych for a level and am an aspiring nurse!

i currently volunteer at a local community hospital and have spent a week at a primary school for work experience as well. I have also secured 3 days work experience for Medicine in February in NHS hospital as well.

however, my school has a mandatory work experience week in May and i am unsure what to do for that week. there is no work experience with the NHS as they have specific intakes (which i have secured a spot for one of those Medicine intakes in february as mentioned) so i dont think hospital work experience will be possible. I am planning to apply for the Nursing Intake but that isnt in May where i need it to be,

what could i do for my work experience in May? please suggest some im very unsure what else i could do. should i do it in a special needs school? please help🙏

thank you!

Reply 1

normaw

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by zaalima

A special needs school or a care home are good options. :smile:

Reply 2

Littleemma98

Original post by zaalima

hiya!
im a year 12 student, studying bio chem psych for a level and am an aspiring nurse!
i currently volunteer at a local community hospital and have spent a week at a primary school for work experience as well. I have also secured 3 days work experience for Medicine in February in NHS hospital as well.
however, my school has a mandatory work experience week in May and i am unsure what to do for that week. there is no work experience with the NHS as they have specific intakes (which i have secured a spot for one of those Medicine intakes in february as mentioned) so i dont think hospital work experience will be possible. I am planning to apply for the Nursing Intake but that isnt in May where i need it to be,
what could i do for my work experience in May? please suggest some im very unsure what else i could do. should i do it in a special needs school? please help🙏
thank you!

Old people homes/ care homes, volunteering in your local hospital at weekends, daycare centers that cater for disabled people & old people and as you mentioned special needs school.

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Ways of getting experience....
Getting some experience can be really important in finding an NHS career. Here are some of the different things you can do.

Work experience placements - The placement could be a day or two, a week or fortnight or a few hours each week. It is worth remembering that during and since the COVID-19 pandemic, you might find it more difficult to find them but hopefully you'll secure something.

Volunteering -Volunteers work alongside staff doing worthwhile tasks. Although you’re not paid, any expenses may be reimbursed. You don’t have to volunteer full time. It could be a one-off project or a weekly commitment that you could fit around your work or studies.
Paid part- or full-time work - Any paid experience in the right sort of environment can be valuable, particularly if you receive training.

other ways in which you can gain relevant experience include caring for a friend or relative who is sick or disabled

The greater and more varied the experience you have the better, so you could, for instance, do a placement as well as some volunteering.

Good luck with everything and your future choice of becoming a nurse with the NHS.

Registered nurse

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Reply 3

CCCU Health Rep

Official Rep

Original post by zaalima

hiya!
im a year 12 student, studying bio chem psych for a level and am an aspiring nurse!
i currently volunteer at a local community hospital and have spent a week at a primary school for work experience as well. I have also secured 3 days work experience for Medicine in February in NHS hospital as well.
however, my school has a mandatory work experience week in May and i am unsure what to do for that week. there is no work experience with the NHS as they have specific intakes (which i have secured a spot for one of those Medicine intakes in february as mentioned) so i dont think hospital work experience will be possible. I am planning to apply for the Nursing Intake but that isnt in May where i need it to be,
what could i do for my work experience in May? please suggest some im very unsure what else i could do. should i do it in a special needs school? please help🙏
thank you!

Hi,

All ideas above are great and will definitely improve your personal statement and understanding of what it takes to be a nurse.

I would speak to your school as normally they would try and help you find appropriate work experience.

I don't think that this would be suitable for your week of work experience in May however, it is worth checking out a platform called Springpod.

Springpod is a virtual work experience platform where you can virtual work experience and it will enhance your personal statement. You will also gain knowledge on the areas/subjects that you are interested in.

Canterbury Christ Church University have a adult nursing subject spotlight on there where you can learn more about adult nursing at CCCU and its 100% free. It will also be great to put on your personal statement. Please follow this link: https://www.springpod.com/subject-spotlights/canterbury-christ-church-university/adult-nursing/SS-00197?queryID=7ed03c30db1681005dbffbb4fc629f66&pos=5&fromUrl=%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DNursing

I hope this helps and good luck with your work experience! :thumbsup: