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Faculty of Health
UCAS Conference on Competitive Admissions: Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Health
Val Lattimer, Helen Bell
Who we are…
• Professor Val Lattimer, Dean of Nursing and Midwifery
• Helen Bell, Director of Admissions, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Workshop plan
1. Your key questions 2. Modern nursing and midwifery careers3. Aspects of competitive admissions
• Entry requirements• Ingredients of a strong application
• Personal statement
• Work experience• Interview performance
• Common reasons for not being shortlisted4. Closing discussion
December 09, 2010
• Modern nursing and midwifery careers
Nursing and midwifery today
1. Significant developments in new role opportunities for nurses and midwives
• clinical specialist roles
• advanced practitioner roles• consultant posts • clinical academic research• executive roles • interdisciplinary working in every day practice • with doctors, physiotherapists, OTs,
pharmacists, social workers, paramedics2. NHS workforce reform is focusing on achieving
productivity following major investment in staffing
December 09, 2010
Nursing - an all graduate profession
1. By 2013 all nursing courses will be degree level (a Nursing and Midwifery Council requirement).
2. Universities are currently redesigning programmes and some will be all graduate from September 2011.
3. Current Diploma courses are being phased out during this period.
4. Universities will continue to focus on widening participation and non-traditional modes of access.
5. Graduate nurses will be clinical practitioners and leaders able to support the future plans for health care to be increasingly
• high quality and provided closer to home
• geared to the needs of an ageing population
December 09, 2010
Rewards
• Variety of fields of practice and opportunities to specialise
• Privilege of caring for people and their families
• Stimulating work and support for development
• Every day is different• Team work• Teaching and learning
Employment Opportunities
Employment with a local NHS Trust
Employment anywhere in the UK
Employment overseas
Post Registration Courses
Research
Newly qualified nurse / midwife
Band 5Point 16 21,176Point 17 21,798Point 18 22,663Point 19 23,563Point 20 24,554Point 21 25,472Point 22 26,483Point 23 27,534
December 09, 2010
NHS Nurse Consultant
Band 8cPoint 41 54,454Point 42 55,945Point 43 58,431Point 44 61,167Point 45 65,270Point 46 67,134
December 09, 2010
• Aspects of competitive admissions
Undergraduate options for degree with professional registration
• Adult nursing• Mental health nursing• Children’s nursing• Learning disabilities nursing
• Midwifery
December 09, 2010
An example of courses available at UEA
BSc (Hons)/Dip HE Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, Children’s, Learning Disabilities)
BSc (Hons) Midwifery
Postgraduate Diploma Midwifery
Main features of nursing and midwifery courses
3 year Diploma/Degree in Nursing (opportunity to transfer from Diploma to Degree)
3 year Degree in Midwifery 50% Theory 50% Practice
Development of Skills and CompetencyEvidence-based theory and practiceEnquiry Based Learning (EBL) approach Inter-Professional Learning
Core Qualities and Skills
Interested in people and their health
Potential to develop competency in clinical skills
Effective communication skills
The ability to work independently & in a team
The ability to work under pressure
A professional attitude
"Training to be a nurse has changed my whole outlook on life. Last year I was working in a factory, now I
am in a dynamic environment that offers a great career whilst helping others who are less fortunate. It is
fair to say that being a Student Nurse is challenging, however the patients and my colleagues make it
rewarding".
John Holsworth - Student Mental Health Nurse - February 2009 Cohort
Particular challenges
Prioritising – academic work/patient care
24 hour care, location of practice placements
Self-discipline to organise work
Potentially stressful
Responsibility and accountability
Physically and mentally demanding
Clinical PlacementsNursing
Placements take place in:
Acute Hospitals Nursing HomesCommunity HospitalsIndependent HospitalsCommunity Nurses, Health Visitors, and Midwives Health Centres and GP PracticesAmbulance TrustsElective options
All students are expected to be able to travel to placement areas but reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs may be available.
Financial Support
Student Bursary (inc. Dependants Allowances)
(non-means tested) for Diploma Courses (means tested) for Degree Courses
Financial Support for OFSTED Inspected Childcare
Financial Support for travel to Clinical Placement
Student Loans (degree students only)
No Tuition Fees
Entry requirements for School Leavers
• Three A-levels or A2 levels (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking)
• GCSE grades A-C in English Language/Literature, and Mathematics (science preferred)
• Academically equivalent qualifications• Foundation Degree in a Health, Care or Science subject
December 09, 2010
Ingredients of a strong application
• Personal statements• Appropriate work experience• Other aspects• Main reasons for not shortlisting candidates
December 09, 2010
• Closing discussion