Nursing...How ?

Question

Hello, o would like to go into a career of nursing, iw ould like to be a midwife but i dont have a clue how to go about it or how to apply for training etc, any suggestions?

Hello, im 18, i have looked into colleg what would the acess course be called?

Answer 1

I am a Registered Nurse (UK version!) and I mentor student nurses.
In the UK direct entry to nursing is via a college diploma or degree, for which you need a minimum of 5 GCSE's.
There is a huge demand for midwives and these days you can specialise in midwifery from the outset instead of having to qualify as a nurse first.
Other routes are that you test the waters and work as Nursing Auxiliary (or 'Health Care Assistant') , then aim for NVQ 2/3 - which gives you 1 year remission from the 3 year nursing course (and the possibility of being paid a salary while doing your training, via sponsorship). Or, if very young, you could find out more about 'nurse cadet' schemes, which also give you credit toward a full professional qualification.
The best place for you to start is to access the Royal College of Nursing site via Google, which has lots of general info + details of training and how to apply.
There are so-called "Access" courses in Health and Social Care at many local colleges. I recommend you give them a wide berth. They are not recognised vocationally, and they do not give 'credit' when you apply for training. You do far better (if you feel you should do a preparatory course) by aiming for NVQ's - which (as well as earning you 'credit') can be achieved in the workplace, so gaining valuable experience.
Good luck.

Answer 2

I am working towrds a degree as a nurse practioner. YOu will basically have to do the same type of program just with a different emphasis.

First of all you need to complete the following prerequisites

1 semester of Anatomy
1 semester of Physiology
1 semester of Microbiology
1 semester of Chemistry
1semester of Statistics
1semester of Psychology
1 semester of Speech - Interpersonal Communication

The above are what the majority of schools require.

From what know Midwifery is a master's program so you need a college degree fist and foremost.

You can be a regular RN without a college degree but a midwide requires advanced study

Answer 3

Where are you? In Scotland don't recommend Midwifery there is very few jobs. If you are in England i think there is a better chance at getting a job. You can do a health care course which i done and got into uni, but there is a lot of hard work involved, i would also say if you have a knowledge of Human Biology then this will help you.

Answer 4

hey how old are you ? you have to be at least 17 and a half to join a course in the uk do you have maeny quallifications? if not try and enroll on a acswess course at your local collage if you are under 19 contact your local conextions which youll find in the phone book if your unsuer if you want to do this nursing try going on a health and social care course to begin with good luck

a acsess course is just what the lable says it acesess you to get into uni
it will give you a basic grounding on the rerquirments to get onto your course its quite simple to get on to a acsess course all you have to do is call your local collage and explane what you want but just remember you may not need one you may have enough quallifications already id recomend callind conextions to find out exactly where you stand on that front also if you happen to have any learning problems feel free to email me as i have info about what your rights are in uni as far as dyslexia is conserned etc best of luck

Answer 5

In the United States, nurse-midwives are advanced practice nurses who have specialized in the practice of obstetrical and gynecological care of relatively healthy women. In addition to a registered nursing license, many nurse-midwives have a master's degree in nursing.

Answer 6

At any college they do have a career adviser. make an appointment for a start. They will tell what options you have

Answer 7

medical degree?