Get Into Nursing
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Nursing
Start date
September 2024
Attendance
Part-time
LEARNING MODE
On campus
OVERVIEW
Get into Nursing is a short course designed to prepare applicants with few qualifications, but who have relevant work experience in care and an interest in a nursing career, to get started on their learning journey at the University of East London.
This course is only available to “home students” eligible to work and study in the UK.
On successful completion of the Get into Nursing short course, and having gained level 2 Functional skills in English and maths (if not already obtained), applicants could progress onto the Nursing Associate foundation degree (FdSc) at the University of East London.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To undertake the Get into Nursing Course you should have, or be working towards, a level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent). You must also complete and pass an eligibility test. This comprises comprehension and free writing tasks to give us an indication of your suitability for study at this time. Tests can be done online or on campus.
Before starting the Foundation Degree (FdSc) Nursing Associate you must have achieved level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications (GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent). You should also have relevant work experience, ideally in a healthcare setting.
Please see our Preparation document for the eligibility test.
GROW DEGREE-LEVEL SKILLS
Develop your academic reading, writing and thinking skills in preparation for undergraduate study.
KICK-START YOUR CAREER
Develop your confidence and independence and transform your employability and career options.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Fit your study in with your work and personal commitments and have access to UEL's extensive learning facilities and resources.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Academic writing, including essay writing, reflective writing, analytical reading, and academic referencing. You’ll be fully supported throughout the course with a mixture of teaching techniques including lectures, workshops, group activities, and independent online learning.
You will also work with nursing academics to learn the fundamentals of nursing practice and the realities of the career.
It's incredibly exciting to be recognised for something I'm so passionate about. Diversity and inclusion are central to everything I do.
Luul Abdirisak Ali
BSc Adult Nursing Student, shortlisted for the Mary Seacole Award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion
HOW YOU'LL BE ASSESSED
Students are assessed on their participation and engagement in the course. Students are also required to submit reflective writing pieces to support their personal statement, this is used in their application for the Foundation Degree (FdSc) Nursing Associate. Students are also required to pass a numeracy test based on drug administration.
HOW YOU'LL LEARN
Students learn in a highly inclusive and diverse learning environment. Each week will include lively pair and group activities in which all students are encouraged to participate.
YOUR FUTURE CAREER
A career in nursing offers many opportunities to work as a healthcare professional, your skills are in demand in a broad range of fields across the NHS and the private sector. You can look forward to working in hospitals, community healthcare settings and social care sectors. For example: Acute Hospital Trusts, General Practice and Community Hospitals.
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