So I graduated bakc in July falling shy of a 2:1 due to poor mental health ******* my life up only recovering around exams.
I want to pursue MH nursing but the prospect of a dual registration in adults and mh sounds tempting.
Now - 4 years ago I had an offer for MH nursing that I never took up cause I was unsure about my future 4 years on I am finally sure this is career I want to pursue.
Uni wise I crushed Clinical, Biological Modules m a 1st and 2:1 in all of these modules across my degree. My degree faltered in part to my dissertation and winter modules being deeply.
My selling point is that I’ve achieved 4000+ hours of practical experience being a HCA on both CAMHS and Adult Wards more specifically the latter being 12 months of me absolutely smashing it in my role. During this time I’ve carried out a physical obs, ECG’s, BM.’s, lead HCA teams for shifts and been a mentor to new starters as early as 5 months in to the role while being well liked by patients and dependable (I’ve been told this by colleagues and ward manager). I've slowly become a go to guy in the ward and I’m wanting to do more and get better no matter what.
My ward manager and matron are both willing to be my referee and both know me well and know what I can do so the reference will hopefully be glowing.
But I wanted to ask even with the aforementioned Will my grades drag me down?