I've looked every where for what you need to qualify to be a nurse, which I technically can do because I have over 5 A-Cs in GCSEs, and most websites are saying to qualify for a degree in nursing, 2 A Levels are required, but I can't find anything on what I can do if I have just AS Levels. I don't really want to do another year at 6th form, but ideally would like to go for the degree. Is there anyone who had only AS's but was allowed to do a degree, or at least a nursing website that allows to send queries such as the one I have?
2007-03-05 20:35:02 · 8 answers · asked by Saz 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I am a student nurse and i went in to the advanced diploma as i had over 5 GCSEs A*-C but only had AS-Levels not A-Levels, However after the 3 years when i qualify (at the same level as a degree nurse would) I can stay for an extra 6months to convert it in to a degree.
2007-03-06 23:39:57 · answer #1 · answered by nats200488 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have just got an interview for a degree in nursing. All I have got is an NVQ 2 in care key skills in maths and English and hopefully by June the 1st year of a foundation degree in health, which is the equivalent to A levels. Try not to do the diploma as this is being phased ot and you would only have to top up to the degree which will take longer. Hope this helps good luck with you career
2007-03-07 02:32:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you check out the nursing and midwifery council's website www.nmc-uk.org for information on nurse training programmes. Also have a look on the website/prospectus of the university you are interested in applying to. If you contact their admissions department or even some of the staff in the school of nursing they may be able to give you the information you need. The minimum standard for diploma level training is 5 GCSE's at C (usually to include Maths and English), but the criteria is often increased because the demand for places is quite high. The AS levels will go in your favour, but I don't know that they would be sufficient for entry to a degree course, so contacting the university you want to attend is your best bet, they'll be able to tell you for certain.
2007-03-06 05:03:25 · answer #3 · answered by Daisy the cow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is two options, you can either do a 3 year degree, or you can do a diploma in nursing, which will give you the same chance of becoming a nurse. You could helps yourself by doing voluntry work as a nursing home, etc as a means of getting your foot in the door?
2007-03-06 04:47:35 · answer #4 · answered by charmedandwelsh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly I would like to say go to a hospital to find out about the nature of the job. secondly think agian there is not enough job in the country. Thirdly if you still want to do the course the best thing to do is apply through UKAS or NMAS they will find you a university in the counrty that accept you.
Think again It is not like any other courses it is la full time job and studying at the same time . You will not have a student life.
Good luck
2007-03-06 06:45:53 · answer #5 · answered by kako m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont need a levels at all, if u type in UCAS on google it ill bring up the application website, just search the hospital or area you would like to train in and apply. The only thing is they expect all applications for this year to be in by Jan 07 so yours will be classed as late and you will only be offered a place in there are spaces available
2007-03-06 04:48:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think very seriously about going into nursing... I don't advise it to anyone now. It is hellish hard work to qualify these days, second to a medical student it is the hardest degree....the unsocial hours you work whilst studying causes a lot of melt down these days. No jobs on qualifying at the mo and I cant see that changing within the next decade. PLEASE think of something else...check stats on drop out rates, getting a job on qualifying etc.
However if you are determined and have always wanted to be a nurse, then good luck to you. If you are thinking of it as a good degree to travel the world with - yes it is - but you have to be dedicated to pass the three years.
Mmmm, interesing, I have given a well informed realistic answer, why the thumbs down.?
2007-03-06 04:44:02 · answer #7 · answered by emilybronte 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
go to nhs careers website
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/details/Default.aspx?Id=118
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/details/Default.aspx?Id=476
the second link is contact details
2007-03-06 04:38:01 · answer #8 · answered by nicolefrenzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋