nursing training?

McCalls

If you ring the local uni's that you are interested in they will be able to shed some light on funding. Generally Diploma courses you receive a non means tested bursary of about 7 grand roughly per year which is non-repayable. For the degree course it tends to be means tested based on your partners/parents if you live with you them earnings.

I know University of Leeds, Leeds Met and Uni of York do nursing courses. Not sure which part of Yorkshire you're tho in? Many have 2 intakes per year too, one in Feb/March time and one in Sept/Oct. Why not give them a ring and have a chat with one of the admissions tutors.

Let us know how you get on

Lyndylu_2

jeffy22 wrote: »

i was made redundant today so my dream could be coming a reality

is there anyone/ company i could talk to about training/ bursarys/ schemes?

the NHS bursary scheme info is available here but some people find it quite difficult to understand, especialy the bits about dependants allowances etc... it gives info for both the diploam and the degree
http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Students/Documents/Students2008-09Book_2_NewScheme.pdf

to check out where you can study nursing have a look at ucas... here is a list of all nursing courses (includes post reg and vet nursing too though)
http://search.ucas.co.uk/cgi-bin/hsrun/search/search/StateId/DOuyjoua_jqMEzrdbwQHK-UUV5Nku-UgHz/HAHTpage/search.HsKeywordSuggestion.whereNext?query=472&word=NURSING&single=N

the official closing date for ucas applications was the 15th of jan however they will still be processed up to the 30th june as many unis have more than 1 intake per year, although the more popular branches like childrens nursing tend to fill up quicker.

if you dont have the minimum qualifications or you havent studied for a while you can do courses like learn direct, OU, access or GCSEs and A levels at college.

best of luck with your decision

Oldernotwiser

spacebhouy wrote: »

depends wether you live in scotland or england....
in scotland you DO NOT pay tuition fees ..and the government give you a bursary of around £550 per month during your placements.

You don't pay fees in England either.

Oldernotwiser

McCalls wrote: »

If you ring the local uni's that you are interested in they will be able to shed some light on funding. Generally Diploma courses you receive a non means tested bursary of about 7 grand roughly per year which is non-repayable. For the degree course it tends to be means tested based on your partners/parents if you live with you them earnings.

I know University of Leeds, Leeds Met and Uni of York do nursing courses. Not sure which part of Yorkshire you're tho in? Many have 2 intakes per year too, one in Feb/March time and one in Sept/Oct. Why not give them a ring and have a chat with one of the admissions tutors.

Let us know how you get on

Nursing is shortly to become an all graduate profession so Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses will be closing down.

Lyndylu_2

current intakes are still for diploma as its not going degree only til 2011 although a few places are changing their courses from next year.

they still havent decided what is happening with the bursaries yet though the pilot sites who have been getting the non-means tested bursary for the degree are still being evaluated so it may be a while til they can see if it will be financially viable.

if you are an independant student and entitled to the maximum means tested bursary plus the student loan then you may find your actually better of during your course (although the student loan part will have to be paid back when you start working).

Caroline73_2

I did mine way back in 1992 (I sound so old) I did the diploma and then topped up to a degree after I qualified. My NHS trust paid for my degree fees and study time.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Oldernotwiser

Lyndylu wrote: »

current intakes are still for diploma as its not going degree only til 2011 although a few places are changing their courses from next year.

You'd need really exceptional reasons for doing the Diploma when the profession is becoming all graduate in 2 years.

Lyndylu_2

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

You'd need really exceptional reasons for doing the Diploma when the profession is becoming all graduate in 2 years.

not at all.... degree courses are still much more popular with about 75% of all nursing students in england starting on diploma course and the majority of universities offering diploma courses.

on completeion of your course you can top up to degree level in an area of your choice or a number of unis offer the opportunity to convert to a degree in your 3rd year meaning only 1 year of the more limiting bursary.

not everybody feels they are academically able to cope with a degree at the fisrt instnace.

although those registering will have to have a degree in the future those who currently have a diploma, who are certificate nurse like RGNs and those who have neither such as ENs are still on the register and able to practice without the need for a degree unless they wish to gain one.

many nurses hold positions of management and seniority without having a degree. if the courses were of little use then they would be withdrawn just now.

as there are many more diploma places not every potential nursing student would gain a degree place until 2011.

Oldernotwiser

Lyndylu wrote: »

not at all.... degree courses are still much more popular with about 75% of all nursing students in england starting on diploma course and the majority of universities offering diploma courses.

on completeion of your course you can top up to degree level in an area of your choice or a number of unis offer the opportunity to convert to a degree in your 3rd year meaning only 1 year of the more limiting bursary.

not everybody feels they are academically able to cope with a degree at the fisrt instnace.

although those registering will have to have a degree in the future those who currently have a diploma, who are certificate nurse like RGNs and those who have neither such as ENs are still on the register and able to practice without the need for a degree unless they wish to gain one.

many nurses hold positions of management and seniority without having a degree. if the courses were of little use then they would be withdrawn just now.

as there are many more diploma places not every potential nursing student would gain a degree place until 2011.

I agree that some people will have to do the Diploma/Advanced Diploma courses because of the number of places. However, the OP is already a graduate, so should be perfectly capable of degree level study and anybody who can do a degree would be well advised to do so.

Once the profession becomes all graduate, those without a degree will have to top up their qualification before very long, as happened to teachers in the 70s, when teaching went the same way. It's also not that long ago that SENs had to top up their qualification when this was discontinued. Past experience shows that people won't be able to practise for long without a qualification at what will be the normal standard.

jeffy22

I have been advised to do 2 weeks care experience before I apply. what kinda places would be suitable?