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Faculty of Health
Faculty of Health
UCAS Conference on Competitive Admissions:
Nursing and Midwifery
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 careers
3. Aspects of competitive admissions
• Entry requirements
• Ingredients of a strong application
• Personal statement
• Work experience
• Interview performance
• Common reasons for not being shortlisted
4. Closing discussion
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• 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, paramedics
2. NHS workforce reform is focusing on achieving
productivity following major investment in staffing
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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
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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
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21,176
21,798
22,663
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24,554
25,472
26,483
27,534
NHS Nurse Consultant
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54,454
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58,431
61,167
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• Aspects of competitive
admissions
Undergraduate options for degree with
professional registration
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Adult nursing
Mental health nursing
Children’s nursing
Learning disabilities nursing
• Midwifery
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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 Competency
Evidence-based theory and practice
Enquiry 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 Placements
Nursing
Placements take place in:
Acute Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Community Hospitals
Independent Hospitals
Community Nurses, Health Visitors, and Midwives
Health Centres and GP Practices
Ambulance Trusts
Elective 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
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Ingredients of a strong application
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Personal statements
Appropriate work experience
Other aspects
Main reasons for not shortlisting candidates
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• Closing discussion