This course is a good option for those interested in the adult, mental health or learning disability branches of nursing (note: it is not suitable for other branches). It gives you the knowledge, core skills and confidence to progress on to a university course to study nursing. It is suitable for those who have not been in formal education for at least three years, or five years if you have Higher or equivalent qualifications.
The course includes:
It allows you to progress to adult, mental health or learning disability branches of nursing through university.
Education: university to study adult, mental health or learning disability nursing through UCAS; or HNC studies.
If you are invited for an interview, plan to be in college for around two hours. Please bring any evidence of academic/training qualifications, and the following prepared personal statement (maximum 300 words):
The interview involves:
Please expect to be in college for around two hours.
Please complete the personal statement (Max. 300 words) covering the following points, and bring it with you to your interview:
Reasons for applying to the Access to Nursing course
Branch of nursing that you prefer to study at university
Skills, qualities and roles of a nurse
Challenges that you will face as a mature student returning to full time education
Candidates invited for interview should bring with them any evidence of academic/training qualifications as detailed on application along with a personal statement
You will also be required to complete a Numeracy assessment.
The interview involves:
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