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1. Nursing as Career**INSERT ORGANISATION/NAME HERE**

2. Registered NurseOverviewA Registered nurse (RN) is a graduate professional who has completed a nursing programme leading to registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK, or has completed registration with the NMC having qualified as a nurse outside of the UK.A registered nurse provides care for patients and service users in the area of practice in which they are skilled and competent to practice in. There are 4 fields of nursing – adult nursing, children's nursing, learning disability nursing and mental health nursing Nursing is person centred, providing services that are high quality and based on research and evidence. At the heart of nursing are the 6 C’s – Care, Compassion, Communication, Commitment, Competence and Courage. VideosThis is Nursing – Royal College of Nursing (RCN)This is Modern Nursing – RCNNot just a nurseReal Heroes – Nurses Day 2017 - RCN The 6 C’s of nursingMore informationNursing Midwifery Council – Becoming a nurse​Becoming a nurse – Royal College of Nursing​Health Careers – Nursing​The benefits of a career in nursingcareer opportunitieshighly competitive graduate salaryflexible working additions to basic pay for working unsocial hours and working in Londonexcellent NHS pension annual leave – start at 27 days rising up to 33 days on top of eight public holidaysoccupational health servicesmaternity and paternity leavecontinuing professional development (CPD)as well as working in the NHS, there are opportunities to work in social care, voluntary and private sectors(NHS England)

3. Adult nursingOverviewAdult nurses provide care for adults of all ages. They provide person-centred care - this means building good relationships with patients as well as their families.Adult nurses assess, plan, coordinate and manage care for their patients, while working closely with other health and social care professionals plus members of the care team. They can work in a range of place including hospitals and in local community services (like District Nursing or GP practices). There are also opportunities to work in a wide range of specialist services, as well as residential and care homesVideosMeet MichelleChristie Watson – The Language of KindnessThis is modern nursingUniversities offering adult nursing in the London areasearch Nursing Adult Buckinghamshire New University London Southbank University City, University of London Middlesex University Greenwich University University of East London  Kings College London University of Hertfordshire Kingston University University of West London More informationRoyal College of Nursing - Nursing in London

4. Learning Disability NursingOverviewLearning disability nurses help people of all ages with learning disabilities to maintain their health and wellbeing, and to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. Learning disability nurses offer help support and guidance to families, carers and friends. They work closely and collaboratively with other health, social work and educational professionals, and all members of the learning disability care team. Many nurses work in local community services where a lot of care is provided. There are also many opportunities to work in hospitals, or residential, educational and specialist services. . VideosCareers in Learning Disability NursingThis is Nursing – inspirational stories and experiencesUniversities offering learning disability nursing in the London areasearch Nursing learning disability Greenwich University Kingston University   London Southbank University University of Hertfordshire University of West London

5. Children’s NursingOverviewChildren’s nurses provide family centred care, building good relationships with children and young people they care for and most importantly with their families. Children’s nurses assess, plan, co-ordinate and manage care working closely with the family to support and guide them in maintaining their role and relationship with the child or young person. They work closely with other health and social care professionals, members of the care team and often with teachers and education workers as well. They work in hospitals and in local community services, in mental health and education and there are opportunities to work in a wide range of specialist services.VideosI am a children's nurse RCNUniversities offering children’s nursing in the London areasearch Nursing Child Buckinghamshire New University London Southbank University City, University of London Middlesex University Greenwich University University of East London  Kings College London University of Hertfordshire Kingston University University of West London

6. Mental Health NursingOverviewMental Health nurses support people with mental ill health, such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, eating disorders, drug and alcohol addiction.They aim to build good relationships with service users and their families to support the therapy process.Mental Health nurses assess, plan, coordinate and manage care , while working closely with other health and social care professionals plus members of the care team.Many work in local community services where a most care is provided. There are also opportunities to work in hospitals as well as residential and specialist servicesVideosMental Health Nursing – Keep it in mindMore informationUCAS Mental Health NursingRoyal College of Nursing – Mental Health Nursing Universities offering mental health nursing in the London areasearch Nursing Mental health Buckinghamshire New University London Southbank University City, University of London Middlesex University Greenwich University University of Hertfordshire  Kings College London University of West London Kingston University

7. Routes into Nursing

8. Direct Entry

9. OverviewThe Registered Nurse role in the UK is a graduate professional. In order to register as a nurse with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) you must complete a recognised degree award that is accredited by the NMC. The degree you take will be in the field of nursing you have chosen - adult, children's, learning disability or mental health. You will learn with students on the same field of nursing but also with nurses in different fields and students on other health professional degrees. It is normally a 3 year programme that ensures learning the knowledge and skills of nursing both in the university and in the healthcare environment.BSc (Hons) NursingEntry requirementsUCAS provides details of entry criteria for each universityGCSE English & Maths grade A-C or recognised equivalentHealth clearancePolice clearance UK DBSTime taken3 years to qualify as a registered nurseOpportunities to 'top –up' foundation degree  programmes Other informationUCAS Student Loan Company  NHS Student SupportReturn to startCostUniversity course fees, (approx. £28k in tuition fees)Universities offering BSc (Hons) Nursing in the London areasearch Nursing Buckinghamshire New University London Southbank University City, University of London Middlesex University Greenwich University University of East London  Kings College London University of Hertfordshire Kingston University University of West London

10. MSc/PG Diploma NursingEntry requirementsUndergraduate degreeGCSE English & Maths grade A-C or recognised equivalent Health clearancePolice clearance – UK DBSCostUniversity course fees, (approx. £18k in tuition fees)OverviewThere are many people and many reasons why a career in nursing becomes a possibility after having studied for a university degree in a different field. With 94% employment within 6 months of qualifying and excellent career progression options nursing offers an exceptional career opportunity. Whilst a second undergraduate programme BSc (Hons) Nursing is an option, a preferable route for many will be an accelerated 2 year programme leading to a PG Diploma or MSc Nursing with registration as an adult, children's, mental health or learning disability nurse. Time taken2 years to qualify as a Registered NurseOther informationHealth Careers accelerated or shortened pre-registration coursesReturn to startUniversities offering MSc or PG Dip Nursing in the London areasearch Nursing Buckinghamshire New University London Southbank University City, University of London Middlesex University Greenwich University University of East London  Kings College London University of Hertfordshire Kingston University University of West London

11. Nursing Degree ApprenticeshipEntry requirementsEmployment with healthcare organization offering apprenticeship degree programmeGCSE English & Maths grade A-C or recognised equivalentA-levels or equivalent qualificationsHealth clearancePolice clearance – UK DBSCostThere course fees are met by the employerOverviewAn apprenticeship is a system of learning and working enabling people to achieve a qualification in their chosen career.The Nursing degree apprenticeship is a new way of becoming a Registered nurse in the UKApprentices are employed in health organisations that offer the programme and are students at a university that partners with the employer. They are supported by the employer and the university to achieve the learning and skills required to become a registered nurse. There are increasing opportunities for Health Care Support workers to apply for an apprenticeship through their employer Time takenUp to 4 years to qualify as a registered nurseOpportunities to 'top up' foundation degree qualifications on shortened 2 year programmes.VideosNHS Apprentice Recruitment IntroductionLeanne Richards Nursing associate in trainingHealth – apprenticeships sector in the spotlightChoose an apprenticeship Other informationNurse apprenticeships - FactsheetReturn to start

12. Non Direct Entry

13. Access course to nursing / health and social careEntry requirementsSet by the local collegeCostSet by the local collegeOverviewAn access course enables people who may not have traditional educational qualifications to gain the entry requirements to apply to university.They are subject specific with nursing and health & social care access courses being widely availableThey are delivered by local colleges and are often flexible and part time.Employment as a Health Care Support Worker can be an advantage in developing care skills whilst completing the access courseTime taken1 year full time or 2 years part timeAdditional informationAccess to higher education Advanced learner loan The access course enables you to gain GCSE English & Maths grade A-C or recognised equivalentReturn to startCollegesUCAS Progress enables you to search Access to Health courses in and around London UCAS Progress

14. Nursing AssociateEntry requirementsGCSE English & Maths grade A-C or recognised equivalent - Support to achieve English & mathsApprenticeship - Employment with healthcare organization offering apprenticeship degree programmeHealth clearancePolice clearance – UK DBSCostDirect entry – fees set by local colleges and universitiesApprenticeship - Course fees are paid by the employerOverviewThe Nursing Associate is a new role in nursing in the UK and will lead to registration as a Nursing Associate with the Nursing Midwifery Council in the UKTraining is through an apprenticeship or through a course delivered by universities or colleges in partnership with local healthcare organisations.An apprenticeship is a system of learning and working enabling people to achieve a qualification in their chosen career.Apprentices are employed in health organisations that offer the programme and are students at a university that partners with the employer. They are supported by the employer and the university to achieve the learning and skills required to become a Nursing Associate. The qualification level is a Foundation Degree that can then lead to opportunities to continue studying and achieve a BSc (Hons) Nursing and registration as a Registered Nurse either through a further apprenticeship or as a direct entry student to university.There are increasing opportunities for Health Care Support Workers to apply for an apprenticeship through their employer Time takenUp to 2 years to qualify as Nursing AssociateVideosTrainee Nursing Associate eventLeanne Richards Nursing associate in training (HEE )Stuart Woodward - Nursing Assistant and NHS apprenticeOther informationSkills for Health – approved apprenticeship in Nursing Nursing Notes – Nursing Associate apprenticeshipInstitute of apprenticeships standardReturn to start

15. Assistant PractitionerCostThe course fees are normally paid by the employerOverviewAn Assistant Practitioner works in health and social care in a wide range of settings providing skilled and often specialist care to patients, service users and their families. They provide a higher level of practice than that of the health / social care support worker or assistant and will have completed a training programme normally at a Foundation degree level sponsored by their employer. They will most often have developed their career having been a health / social care support worker gaining skills and expertise in a specific care environment. The qualification level is a Foundation Degree that can then lead to opportunities to continue studying and achieve a BSc (Hons) Nursing and registration as a Registered Nurse either through an apprenticeship or as a direct entry student to university.Time takenA foundation degree normally takes 2 years to completeVideosAssistant Practitioner RolesAssistant Practitioner roles and the Foundation degreeAssistant Practitioner roles in Acute hospitalsOther informationUCASHealth careers - assistant practitionerReturn to startEntry requirementsGCSE English & Maths A-C or recognised equivalent - Support to achieve English & mathsEmployment with healthcare organization offering access to programmeHealth clearancePolice clearance – UK DBS

16. Return to Practice - NursingEntry requirementsPrevious registration as a nurse with the NMCHealth clearancePolice clearance – UK DBSCostFunding is available through Health Education England (HEE) which includes course fees Health Education England OverviewNurses may leave the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) register for a number of reasons and readmission to the register is dependant on a number of factors. Returning to nursing following a break in their career is a common situation. The criteria for returning to the register is set out by the NMC and normally requires nurses to complete a short university course alongside a clinical placement reflecting their chosen area of practice.Time taken3-12 months depending on the returner’s needs and circumstancesOther informationHealth Education England Nursing and Midwifery Council Universities offering courses in the London areasearch Nursing City, University of London Greenwich University University of Hertfordshire Kingston University Buckinghamshire New University  Return to startVideoReturn to nursing

17. Internationally Registered NursesOverviewOverseas trained nurses wanting to work as Registered Nurses in the UK must register with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) UK.Entry on the register as a Nurse - adult, child, learning disability or mental health. as a Midwife or as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse is possible but applicants must demonstrate that they meet the NMC standards for the role/roles they are applying to register for.Overseas general nurses usually apply for adult nursing registration.There is one process for EU/EEA registered nurses, and one process for non-EU registered nursesEntry requirementsRegistered as a nurse in own country with 12 months experience Evidence of English language proficiencySuccessful completion of 10 years of school education preceding nurse training programmeHealth declarationEmployer referencesCharacter evidence – police clearance certificate or DBS in UKCostEU - £110 - application processNon EU£1415 which includes:ApplicationTest of competence part 1Test of competence part 2RegistrationIn addition to the NMC cost applicants will need to pay Visa and immigration costsTime takenNMC aim to process applications within 70 days.Non EU international nurses have up to 6 months to complete the process to registrationOther informationTo work as a nurse in the UK applicants must meet the immigration conditions as set out by the Home Office Nursing and Midwifery Council information - EU nurses Nursing and Midwiery Council information Non - EU nurses NHS organisations may offer support and training to prepare for the NMC practical examination.Return to start

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