Preparation For Nursing Midwifery Course Burnley College 2005

1. Preparation For Nursing & Midwifery CourseBurnley College2005

2. Pre-course Group Questionnaire Please bring this to interview with you Interview session will be for approximately two hours including a short one-to-one interview We accept everybody for the Induction course

3. How Many Branches Of Nursing Are There? Adult Child Learning Disabilities Mental Health Midwifery

4. How Long Does The Degree In Nursing Take? 3 or 4 years depending on the institution 3 years at UCLAN

5. What other qualifications do you need apart from the Full Access Certificate in order to apply for Midwifery and Nurse Training? GCSE English – Grade C Numeracy at Level 2

6. What other things could you do that would make an admissions officer choose you as one of the 24 out of 200 plus Midwifery candidates? Voluntary Work Working with Sure Start programmes

7. How Long Does It Take To Complete Midwifery Training? Depends on the Institution 4 years at UCLAN for the Degree No Diploma available 3 Years at Bradford

8. What is The Difference Between Degree And Diploma? Degree students undertake more modules, therefore academic and time management skills need to be well developed

9. Do Degree Students Make Better Nurses? Not necessarily but they can go on to become Ward Sisters and into a career path and therefore earn more

10. What Is The Financial Difference Between A Degree And A Diploma? A Diploma carries a mandatory bursary of around £5000 with a little on top that is means tested A Degree is means tested therefore if your family income is high you may only receive minimum support In some cases the funding can be equal

11. What Are The Advantages Of Completing Adult Branch Then 18/12 Midwifery Branch Training? Get paid as a Staff Nurse for 18/12 Better career prospects available Don’t do this if………….

12. When Can You Expect To Start Nurse Diploma Training? Depends on whether you are full or part time Depends on which branch Depends on what suits yours and your family’s needs

13. How Many Units/Levels Make Up A Full Access Certificate? 2 Level 3’s 3 Level 2’s

14. Why Do Most Students Drop Out Of PrepN Course? Work load is too much Level of work is too hard Financial pressure Lack of support from family and friends

15. Is there anything I can do to ensure I complete the course successfully and advance into my career? See the handout ‘Over the Summer’ in your pack See other relevant sections in the handbook

16. What Are Compulsory Units For Full Time Students? Social Issues in Health Health Studies Tutorial Study Techniques Workshop

17. What Are Recommended Level 2/3 Units For Part Time Students? Level 2 - Health Studies - Physiology Level 3 - Physiology - Social Issues - Mental Health

18. What Are The Costs For You? Financial Possible loss of income Meals/Drinks in College Books/Materials – Ideally you should be spending at least £60 Some students buy a computer Travel Childcare Social Less time to spend with family and friends Possibly less money to spend on socialising

19. Emotional Feeling guilty about child/partner/family Feeling pressured, stressed, can’t cope Tired Despondent if you are disappointed with your grades Relationships threatened Lose friends What Are The Costs For You? Cont…

20. Physical Feeling Tired More prone to illness What Are The Costs For You? Cont…

21. What Are The Costs For Your Family? Financial Possibly less money available Social/Emotional Less time to spend together Conflict/rows about time spent on College work Family may feel neglected A parent who has less time to play/talk/help solve problems

22. What Are The Benefits For You? Financial Reasonably well paid CAREER Relatively secure job Social Social life improves Social skills improve Good role model Health Live longer/overall better health

23. What Are The Benefits For You? Cont… Emotional Sense of achievement, self esteem and confidence grows Intellectual Develop knowledge and understanding Much more aware of influences of many things that affect self and family

24. What Are The Benefits For Your Family? Financial Lifestyle/general standard of living improves Social/Emotional Partner/parent has more to talk about Partner/parent aware of importance of aspects of society Partner/parent provides a good role model for the family Someone in the family has developed “people skills” can handle a variety of situations much better

25. What Are The Benefits For your Family? Cont… Intellectual General knowledge improves Health Health of family improves Lifespan of family improves

26. If the decision is made that the two year full time course will be your best option, what do you need to complete before the end of September in order to gain access to your placement? Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check

27. What Is Your Next Step? Wait for your acceptance letter Post back the acceptance card Book your Bursary Interview (FT Students) Book a Nursery place (FT Students) USE the handout “over the summer”

28. What Can You Do To Improve Your Skills And Knowledge Before The Course Starts? USE the handout “over the summer” Talk to students who have done the course Complete Numeracy Level 2 (see Contact Details in handbook) Attend the pre induction session

29. Plenary Tutorial

30. What have you lost and gained over the past nine months?

31. What would your advice be to new students?

32. How can you prepare yourself for Higher Education? Academically Family?Home