nursing at the university of brighton, open day presentation - oct 2013
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Find out about studying nursing at the University of BrightonTRANSCRIPT
Open Day Presentation
Nursing Applicants
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Tina Attoe, Admissions Tutor
October 2013
• Our courses are approved by Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• The Nursing and Midwifery Council commended the school for working with stakeholders and service users when designing the new degree
• We offer most nursing and midwifery students the chance to experience nursing and midwifery in another country
Leading Professional University
• Innovative and relevant
• High quality teaching and research
•Excellent links with local healthcare trusts
• Flexible approaches to practice-based learning
• From January 2014 the School of Health Professions and the School of Nursing and Midwifery will merge into a new school
• The name is currently being decided through consultation with students and staff and will be announced in November 2013
• The merger will not impact on your course and will facilitate further inter-professional collaboration within the school
New school for January 2014
• Nursing• Midwifery• Paramedic
Practice• Physiotherapy• Podiatry• Occupational
Therapy
• Five grade C and above GCSE subjects including : English, maths, and science
• A Level Grades A, B, B must include science
• BTEC in health related subject DDM
• Access course in health related/science subject must achieve 45 level 3 credits / 30 at distinction
• Open University K101 Introduction to Health and Social Care
BSc(Hons) Nursing Academic Requirement
• National Vocational Qualifications NVQ
• Qualifications and Credit Framework QCF level 3 diplomas
• Apprenticeships
THESE QUALIFICATIONS DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE ACADEMIC ACCREDITATION
Qualifications NOT acceptedfor Nursing and Midwifery
• Adult and children’s nursing courses commence in February 2014, September 2014 and February 2015
• Adult nursing can be studied in East (Hastings and Eastbourne) or West (Falmer) and a preference for clinical placement can be expressed at interview
• Children’s nursing is taught in Falmer with placements across the whole county
• Mental Health nursing has one September intake per year. Taught aspect is delivered in Falmer and placements are across the whole county
BSc(Hons) Nursing Graduate Programmes
School of Nursing & MidwiferyWest and East Teaching Locations
East based students are taught in Hastings & EastbourneWest based students are taught in Falmer
Clinical Skills Laboratories on all our teaching sites
State-of-the-art child & adult physiologicalmannequins
Students practice skills in a safe environment under supervision
Skilled technicianson every campus
Sussex hospital locations
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London Gatwick Airport
The school of nursing and midwifery provide placements in a variety of hospitals and community settings across Sussex
Adult nursing
• Hospital & community Settings
•Caring, teaching & managing
•Good interpersonal skills
•Working alongside multi-professional teams
Mental health nursing
•Visiting clients in their homes
•Attending Day Centres
•Residential Centres
•Dealing with: mental illness, personality disorders, psychosis
•Good listening skills
Children’s nursing
• Nursing in variety of settings
• Working closely with parents and family
• Range of health needs
• Understanding needed of social, cultural, economicand psychological needs
Nursing experience in other countries
International placement opportunities
Option one two weekobservationalplacement – elective
Option twothree month practice placement
All applications are made by accessing
UCAS Website www.ucas.co.uk
Select BSc (Hons) Nursing University of Brighton
B7LO Adult
B760 Mental Health
B730 Child
B720 Midwifery
Applying for BSc(Hons) Nursing
• Tuition fees are funded by Health Education Kent, Surrey, Sussex (HEKSS)
• Nursing & Midwifery Students receive £1000.00 grant every year
• Means tested bursary – depending on personal circumstances
• Student loan – can be applied for (this is the only aspect that requires repayment )
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students
Finance
Writing a Good Personal Statement
• Do not start the personal statement with words of
wisdom or a quote about Florence Nightingale
• Focus on the course applied for
• Identify key transferable skills from your current role, life experience or voluntary work
• Avoid talking about very personal experiences. Some midwifery applicants discuss their own birthing experience or breastfeeding
• Identify how you will cope with the demands of a degree. This may include insight or reflection on your learning and academic journey so far
• A good supportive reference will reflect the applicant’s personal statement
• If an applicant says they are friendly and outgoing it creates a good impression if the referee uses similar phrases
• A statement on time-keeping, commitment, attendance and reliability
• How the applicant is coping with the academic demands of current course
• If the referee foresees any issues or weaknesses that may affect the applicants transition from HE to university
Supportive ReferencesFrom Higher Education Setting
UCAS OPENS BETWEEN:
• 15TH September 2014 and 15TH January 2015
ENTRY CRITERIA MUST BE MET:
• Qualifications, residency requirements, grades, reference and personal statement
• Selected applicants will be invited for interview
BSc (Hons) Nursing Timeline
• All interviews include a presentation by the admission tutor staff related to the specific course applied for
• All applicants are required to sit a written English and numeracy paper. Pass mark for each paper is 50%
• All shortlisted applicants are interviewed by University and Trust Partnership Representatives
• No applicants can be advised of the outcome on the day
Interview Process
UCAS must be notified of the outcome
• UNCONDITIONAL
All outcome requirements met, Occupational Health and DBS (formerly CRB) clearance must be gained for all applicants
• CONDITIONAL
Exams, qualifications or certain conditions must be met
• REJECTION
Not successful, applicant can email for detailed feedback
Interview Outcomes
Thank you for attending today.
Any questions ?
Tina Attoe Admission Tutor
Contact details
Studying on Nursing & Midwifery Courses