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The need for nurses is always great, but so is the competition to secure a place in a pre-registration programme at university. If you’re considering a career in nursing, Get into UK Nursing School For Dummies can provide you with the vital edge you need to succeed at getting into nursing school. This compact book provides you with expert advice at each step along the way, including: Career assessment — is nursing for you? Choosing a field to specialize in — adult, children's, mental health or learning disability nursing.
Long term planning — A-levels, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and work experience — that can make you a more attractive candidate Considerations for mature/non-traditional students. Personal statement — Plenty of insight and examples to help you create a winning and — truly personal — personal statement Research — Put together a plan that ensures you find a university that’s right for you.
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- Höfundur: Andrew Evered
- Útgáfa:1
- Útgáfudagur: 2013-04-11
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- Format:Page Fidelity
- ISBN 13: 9781118560372
- Print ISBN: 9781118560389
- ISBN 10: 111856037X
Efnisyfirlit
- Contents at a Glance
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- About This Book
- Conventions Used in This Book
- What You’re Not to Read
- Foolish Assumptions
- How This Book Is Organised
- Icons Used in This Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Part I: Getting Started with a Career in Nursing
- Chapter 1: Getting to Know Nursing
- Defining the Nursing Profession
- Understanding the Role of the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Outlining the Role of the Nurse
- Examining Who Goes into Nursing
- Seeing Where Nurses Work
- Training to Become a Nurse
- Chapter 2: Exploring Your Options: Nursing Fields
- Looking at the Nursing Field Ratios
- Adult Nursing
- Children’s Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Learning Disabilities Nursing
- Separating Nursing Fields from Other Professions
- Chapter 1: Getting to Know Nursing
- Chapter 3: Weighing Academic Qualifications
- Charting Your Academic Path
- Why Currency Counts: Assessing Your Study Skills
- Back to Basics: GCSEs
- Getting the Points
- Aiming for A-levels (Advanced General Certificate of Education)
- Getting Down to Business with BTECs
- Scottish Qualifications
- Talking About Access
- Certificates, Foundation and University Degrees
- Tasting the Fruit of Experience: APEL
- Using Foreign Qualifications
- Chapter 4: Professional Requirements: How Do You Rate?
- Reviewing Your Fitness to Practise
- Monitoring Your Professional Behaviour
- ’Ello, ’Ello: Examining Your Criminal Record
- Taking Health and Wellbeing into Consideration
- Dealing with Disability
- Chapter 5: Proving Your People Skills
- Understanding Nursing Behaviours and Values
- Considering Caring Characteristics
- Showing Compassion
- Proving Your Commitment
- Communicating Effectively
- Chapter 6: Gaining Care Experience
- Understanding the Role of Care Experience
- Putting a Plan Together
- Working within the NHS
- Volunteering for a Charity
- Building Personal Experiences
- Chapter 7: Understanding the Nursing Programme
- Overviewing the Programme
- Focusing on Academic Study
- Getting to Grips with Clinical Study
- Understanding the Roles of Staff Members
- Chapter 8: Exploring Universities
- Probing Programme Particulars
- Looking at Location
- Considering Bed and Board
- Exploring Extra-Curricular Activities
- Perusing Student Information Websites
- Considering the Competition
- Chapter 9: Making the Most of Open Days and Visits
- Planning Prior to Your Visit
- On the Day: Meeting Staff and Students
- Evaluating the University
- Taking Advantage of Other Visits and Tours
- Chapter 10: Money Matters
- Tallying the Costs of Your Education
- Getting Financial Support
- Chapter 11: Following the UCAS Process
- Understanding UCAS
- Mapping Out the Application Process
- Managing Rejections
- Receiving Offers
- Chapter 12: Writing Your Personal Statement
- Understanding the Rules
- Looking at What You Include
- Thinking about How You Write
- Avoiding Pitfalls
- Chapter 13: Finding Solid References
- Deciding Who to Ask For a Reference
- Looking at the Content of a Reference
- Taking Responsibility for the References
- Chapter 14: Attending the Selection Day
- Understanding the Basics of Selection Days
- Getting Ready for Selection Days
- Coping on the Day
- Chapter 15: Preparing for Assessments
- Finding Out About Tests
- Exploring Numeracy Tests
- Getting to Grips with Literacy Tests
- Doing Practical Assessments
- Chapter 16: Excelling in the Interview
- Following the Three Stages of the Interview
- Getting Smart about Interview Etiquette
- Getting Experience of Interviews
- Rehearsing Your Answers
- Questioning the Selectors
- Chapter 17: Getting Your Results and Making Decisions
- Handling Successful Offers
- Dealing with Disappointment
- Chapter 18: Ten Tips for a Successful Application
- Plan Your Time Early
- Develop a Research Strategy
- Talk to Other Candidates
- Gain Expert Advice
- Create a Good Impression
- Remain Motivated
- Gain Interview Experience
- Keep in Touch
- Get Some Life Experience
- Put Your Documents in Order
- Chapter 19: Ten Common Pitfalls to Navigate
- Ignoring Entry Criteria
- Leaving Errors in Your Application Form
- Applying to Multiple Nursing Fields
- Failing to Keep Contact Details Up-to-date
- Being Complacent about the Competition
- Confusing Your Experiences
- Ignoring Instructions and Requests
- Being Too Creative
- Demonstrating Poor Communication and Social Skills
- Lacking Integrity
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