Mature student
Hi,
I am really wanting to do my nursing was going to go down the TNA route and still work full time but that has been put to a halt in my workplace. Been on a study day today and think the option is to stop working and do the 3 year Adult nursing degree. I'm not scared of the hard work but the thought of quitting my job aged 37 terrifies me. I've worked for 22 years. Has anybody else done this and also looking for advice on UCAS points. Thank you in advance
I am really wanting to do my nursing was going to go down the TNA route and still work full time but that has been put to a halt in my workplace. Been on a study day today and think the option is to stop working and do the 3 year Adult nursing degree. I'm not scared of the hard work but the thought of quitting my job aged 37 terrifies me. I've worked for 22 years. Has anybody else done this and also looking for advice on UCAS points. Thank you in advance
Original post by Riley18
Hi,
I am really wanting to do my nursing was going to go down the TNA route and still work full time but that has been put to a halt in my workplace. Been on a study day today and think the option is to stop working and do the 3 year Adult nursing degree. I'm not scared of the hard work but the thought of quitting my job aged 37 terrifies me. I've worked for 22 years. Has anybody else done this and also looking for advice on UCAS points. Thank you in advance
I am really wanting to do my nursing was going to go down the TNA route and still work full time but that has been put to a halt in my workplace. Been on a study day today and think the option is to stop working and do the 3 year Adult nursing degree. I'm not scared of the hard work but the thought of quitting my job aged 37 terrifies me. I've worked for 22 years. Has anybody else done this and also looking for advice on UCAS points. Thank you in advance
What qualifications do you have and when did you gain them?
Hi,
I've got
I've got
•
NCFE Level 3 diploma in Support adult nursing 2024
•
Edexcel Level 3 Children's care, learning and development 2007
•
City & Guilds Level 3 progression award in early years care and education 2006
•
City & Guilds Level 2 diploma in health and social care (adults with learning disabilities 2015
•
City & Guilds Functional skills Level 2 Maths 2021
Original post by Riley18
Hi,
I've got
I've got
•
NCFE Level 3 diploma in Support adult nursing 2024
•
Edexcel Level 3 Children's care, learning and development 2007
•
City & Guilds Level 3 progression award in early years care and education 2006
•
City & Guilds Level 2 diploma in health and social care (adults with learning disabilities 2015
•
City & Guilds Functional skills Level 2 Maths 2021
You need to check the entry requirements section on the course page of the uni website to see if your qualifications meet the requirements. If it is not clear, email admissions and ask.
Original post by Riley18
Hi,
I am really wanting to do my nursing was going to go down the TNA route and still work full time but that has been put to a halt in my workplace. Been on a study day today and think the option is to stop working and do the 3 year Adult nursing degree. I'm not scared of the hard work but the thought of quitting my job aged 37 terrifies me. I've worked for 22 years. Has anybody else done this and also looking for advice on UCAS points. Thank you in advance
I am really wanting to do my nursing was going to go down the TNA route and still work full time but that has been put to a halt in my workplace. Been on a study day today and think the option is to stop working and do the 3 year Adult nursing degree. I'm not scared of the hard work but the thought of quitting my job aged 37 terrifies me. I've worked for 22 years. Has anybody else done this and also looking for advice on UCAS points. Thank you in advance
Hi @Riley18
Firstly, that is brilliant that you are considering studying Adult Nursing. It sounds like you have given this change of career a lot of consideration.
Such a big change can feel pretty daunting, I felt similarly when I left a perfectly good, frontline job aged 30 years old (after working for 14 years) to move halfway across the country to study in the Performing Arts field. I must admit it was the change in income has taken some getting used to. But I am so glad I did it, I finished my degree this year and couldn't be happier.
I was worried about finances and was lucky enough to be able to save up a little before starting my degree and I can work part-time flexibly alongside my degree with a little work during term time and then working more full-time during my holidays. Thankfully I receive a student and tuition fee loan. If you haven't already looked into what you may be entitled to Student Finance England can advise you, here is a link to some general information (please ignore this if it's not helpful):
Student Finance England
Such a big change can feel pretty daunting, I felt similarly when I left a perfectly good, frontline job aged 30 years old (after working for 14 years) to move halfway across the country to study in the Performing Arts field. I must admit it was the change in income has taken some getting used to. But I am so glad I did it, I finished my degree this year and couldn't be happier.
I was worried about finances and was lucky enough to be able to save up a little before starting my degree and I can work part-time flexibly alongside my degree with a little work during term time and then working more full-time during my holidays. Thankfully I receive a student and tuition fee loan. If you haven't already looked into what you may be entitled to Student Finance England can advise you, here is a link to some general information (please ignore this if it's not helpful):
Student Finance England
Often, universities offer extra financial support to students who meet their eligibility career, so if you are concerned about finances you could get in touch directly with universities you are considering applying to.
If you get the opportunity I can highly recommend attending Open Days. Open Days are a fantastic way to:
🙂 Meet the academic staff and find out more about your chosen course.
🙂 Meet fellow students and get an insight into student life at that university
🙂 Speak to other departments such as student support.
🙂 Have a campus tour and view the course facilities
🙂 Explore local accommodation options (if applicable).
🙂 You could visit the university cities to see if you think you’d be happy spending a minimum of three years there exploring them.
Some universities (like mine) offer a travel bursary towards the cost of attending an open day as we appreciate that the pennies can start adding up if you attend several Open Days.
We do offer Adult Nursing and our next open day is Saturday 14th June, here is a link if you’d like to find out more:
We do offer Adult Nursing and our next open day is Saturday 14th June, here is a link if you’d like to find out more:
University of Salford Undergraduate Open Days
Last, but not least, I also found working out if I had enough UCAS points a bit of a minefield, so you might find this link helpful:
UCAS Point Tariff Calculator
Additionally, this page helped me when I began my application to universities, having never applied before:
Filling in your UCAS Application
I hope that helps and best of luck with your application and enjoy your studies!
Lucy ☺️
(Official Uni of Salford Student Rep)
Original post by Riley18
Hi,
I am really wanting to do my nursing was going to go down the TNA route and still work full time but that has been put to a halt in my workplace. Been on a study day today and think the option is to stop working and do the 3 year Adult nursing degree. I'm not scared of the hard work but the thought of quitting my job aged 37 terrifies me. I've worked for 22 years. Has anybody else done this and also looking for advice on UCAS points. Thank you in advance
I am really wanting to do my nursing was going to go down the TNA route and still work full time but that has been put to a halt in my workplace. Been on a study day today and think the option is to stop working and do the 3 year Adult nursing degree. I'm not scared of the hard work but the thought of quitting my job aged 37 terrifies me. I've worked for 22 years. Has anybody else done this and also looking for advice on UCAS points. Thank you in advance
I would email the admissions team for the unis you want to go to.
I previously had a degree but over 10 years ago, and had done a few of the free courses, but emailed the uni asking if i needed to do the access course and they said i didnt. So its worth an ask, give them your list if qualifications with dates and they may say thats fine.its not something that anyone can answer other then the addmissions teams at the unis your looking at
Original post by University of Salford Student Rep
Hi @Riley18
Often, universities offer extra financial support to students who meet their eligibility career, so if you are concerned about finances you could get in touch directly with universities you are considering applying to.
If you get the opportunity I can highly recommend attending Open Days. Open Days are a fantastic way to:
🙂 Meet the academic staff and find out more about your chosen course.
🙂 Meet fellow students and get an insight into student life at that university
🙂 Speak to other departments such as student support.
🙂 Have a campus tour and view the course facilities
🙂 Explore local accommodation options (if applicable).
🙂 You could visit the university cities to see if you think you’d be happy spending a minimum of three years there exploring them.
University of Salford Undergraduate Open Days
Last, but not least, I also found working out if I had enough UCAS points a bit of a minefield, so you might find this link helpful:
UCAS Point Tariff Calculator
Additionally, this page helped me when I began my application to universities, having never applied before:
Filling in your UCAS Application
I hope that helps and best of luck with your application and enjoy your studies!
Lucy ☺️
(Official Uni of Salford Student Rep)
Firstly, that is brilliant that you are considering studying Adult Nursing. It sounds like you have given this change of career a lot of consideration.
Such a big change can feel pretty daunting, I felt similarly when I left a perfectly good, frontline job aged 30 years old (after working for 14 years) to move halfway across the country to study in the Performing Arts field. I must admit it was the change in income has taken some getting used to. But I am so glad I did it, I finished my degree this year and couldn't be happier.
I was worried about finances and was lucky enough to be able to save up a little before starting my degree and I can work part-time flexibly alongside my degree with a little work during term time and then working more full-time during my holidays. Thankfully I receive a student and tuition fee loan. If you haven't already looked into what you may be entitled to Student Finance England can advise you, here is a link to some general information (please ignore this if it's not helpful):
Student Finance England
Such a big change can feel pretty daunting, I felt similarly when I left a perfectly good, frontline job aged 30 years old (after working for 14 years) to move halfway across the country to study in the Performing Arts field. I must admit it was the change in income has taken some getting used to. But I am so glad I did it, I finished my degree this year and couldn't be happier.
I was worried about finances and was lucky enough to be able to save up a little before starting my degree and I can work part-time flexibly alongside my degree with a little work during term time and then working more full-time during my holidays. Thankfully I receive a student and tuition fee loan. If you haven't already looked into what you may be entitled to Student Finance England can advise you, here is a link to some general information (please ignore this if it's not helpful):
Student Finance England
Often, universities offer extra financial support to students who meet their eligibility career, so if you are concerned about finances you could get in touch directly with universities you are considering applying to.
If you get the opportunity I can highly recommend attending Open Days. Open Days are a fantastic way to:
🙂 Meet the academic staff and find out more about your chosen course.
🙂 Meet fellow students and get an insight into student life at that university
🙂 Speak to other departments such as student support.
🙂 Have a campus tour and view the course facilities
🙂 Explore local accommodation options (if applicable).
🙂 You could visit the university cities to see if you think you’d be happy spending a minimum of three years there exploring them.
Some universities (like mine) offer a travel bursary towards the cost of attending an open day as we appreciate that the pennies can start adding up if you attend several Open Days.
We do offer Adult Nursing and our next open day is Saturday 14th June, here is a link if you’d like to find out more:
We do offer Adult Nursing and our next open day is Saturday 14th June, here is a link if you’d like to find out more:
University of Salford Undergraduate Open Days
Last, but not least, I also found working out if I had enough UCAS points a bit of a minefield, so you might find this link helpful:
UCAS Point Tariff Calculator
Additionally, this page helped me when I began my application to universities, having never applied before:
Filling in your UCAS Application
I hope that helps and best of luck with your application and enjoy your studies!
Lucy ☺️
(Official Uni of Salford Student Rep)
Thank you, that's really helpful. 🥰
Original post by Riley18
Thank you, that's really helpful. 🥰
No problem! Good luck with your studies. Lucy 🙂
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