Is anyone studying nursing ?

flowerscotland

I would abolutely love to be a Nurse

I already have a degree in Psychology, I haven't used it and I've been working in a bank for 8 years. I am a single Mum to two daughters 7 and 6 and I'm looking into going back to Uni and doing my nursing degree.

I haven't got any worries about the course itself, I am sure I will love it ! But I'm just worried about money, childcare, placements etc.

Any advice anyone could give would be great

gerryscot

flowerscotland wrote: »

I would abolutely love to be a Nurse

I already have a degree in Psychology, I haven't used it and I've been working in a bank for 8 years. I am a single Mum to two daughters 7 and 6 and I'm looking into going back to Uni and doing my nursing degree.

I haven't got any worries about the course itself, I am sure I will love it ! But I'm just worried about money, childcare, placements etc.

Any advice anyone could give would be great

:wave: flowerscotland,

One of my neighbours went to Uni few years ago to do nursing I know she was concerned about the financial aspects (every penny is a prisoner with her) however she went ahead and did her degree, I’m sure she got a good grant, discount on council tax (maybe funds for child placement not sure about this though). Think you also have the option to do a couple of ward shifts during your course through bank nursing.

Good luck huni

Gerry x x

flowerscotland

gerryscot wrote: »

:wave: flowerscotland,

One of my neighbours went to Uni few years ago to do nursing I know she was concerned about the financial aspects (every penny is a prisoner with her) however she went ahead and did her degree, I’m sure she got a good grant, discount on council tax (maybe funds for child placement not sure about this though). Think you also have the option to do a couple of ward shifts during your course through bank nursing.

Good luck huni

Gerry x x

Thanks Gerry :A

footiemad

Hi

My friend is studying nursing at the moment. She is basically doing a full time placement doing sometimes 16 hours in one go. Obviously not paid but you do get an NHS bursary and you might get other grants depending on your job and financial position. It would be worth finding out tho.

Good luck!

jcairney

Hi, im a 2nd year Nursing student at caley just now. You get around £538 a month bursary this may be more for you as you have kids, plus you get council tax discount etc well worth looking into it. When you start join the nurse bank where you could work a couple of shifts during the week, your not in uni every day and when on placement your usually only in 3 days, except when your out in the community. You'll think its a struggle at first because your so used to having a wage but honestly if i can do anybody can do it.

Good Luck x

alexjones101

My friend has done a nursing degree and she also got a bursary for it, loved the course, very trying at times. Best of Luck!

braken2000

I have just applied to do Midwifery! :-D

Do what I did and just go for it! Carpe Diem and all that!

I am just waiting for UCAS Track to do something!

kettlefish

I am studying the advanced diploma in nursing at Derby university :beer: It is the best decision I've ever made (apart from marrying DH ) It should take around 6 months to 'top up' my qualification to a degree, which I plan to do whilst working full time. Often employers will sponsor this further training/development.

Nursing tuition fees whether diploma or degree are funded by the NHS. I get £540ish per month in bursary, this is non means tested. This is only available to diploma students; degree students may receive a lower means tested bursary, and/or a student loan. You should receive a dependant's allowance each year of around £2000 (diploma) or £5500 (degree) for the first child and £500 for each subsequent child. There is also a parental allowance of £1000 which is means tested. Check out http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/816.aspx. All allowances and bursaries are tax free.

Despite receiving bursaries etc, you still count as a student for the purposes of council tax, and receive that free if you're the only adult in the house, as well as qualifying for student bank account with interest free overdraft if needed.

It may be difficult to complete the course as NMC requirements state that you have to complete 230 hours of work in practice over the course (usually 3 years) as well as study. This has to include 12 night shifts and a varied shift pattern including weekends. However during theory modules we tend to get 1-2 midweek days off plus all weekends, the course should be 50% theory and 50% practical but can vary from uni to uni.

Hope this helps a bit, if it is something you're passionate about I would say go for it... it will be a struggle but you only live once.

hippychick1

Hi there

I am just two weeks into starting my nursing diploma, and I love it!! I am a single parent to 3 children 7, 4 and 2. So far I am managing, although when on placement (40 hours a week) I will struggle, financially and practically, needing help from family with childcare.

I have to say, its the best decision I ever made. I love learning, and cannot wait for my placements.

Go for it!!!

flowerscotland

Thanks everyone

It's the placements that are concerning me the most at the moment, and looking for childcare for the girls. I have never put them into any sort of childcare before and I guess I'm just scared of doing so, but I know we all will have a better life if I do the degree, and the girls will have a happier Mummy

annm06

I am single mum to 2 kids 7 and 8 and i have just started 2nd stage of adult nursing degree. I am doing it flexi route so means ill take 4 and half years to complete instead of 3 years. I get all school holidays and only work 20 hrs a week on placement. I love it and am so glad I have done it . Financially it is hard but i dont pay council tax and get bursary of £635 a month.( slightly less because i am part time) I also get help with my rent.

Go for it you wont now till you try and good luck x :A