Get Into UK Nursing School for Dummies

ISBN-13: 9781118560389 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 280 str.

Consumer Dummies

Opis

The need for nurses is always great, but so is the competition to secure a place in a pre-registration programme at university. If you're considering a career in nursing, Get into UK Nursing School For Dummies can provide you with the vital edge you need to succeed at getting into nursing school. This compact book provides you with expert advice at each step along the way, including:

• Career assessment -- is nursing for you?
• Choosing a field to specialize in -- adult, children's, mental health or learning disability nursing.
• Long term planning -- A-levels, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and work experience -- that can make you a more attractive candidate
• Considerations for mature/non-traditional students.
• Personal statement -- Plenty of insight and examples to help you create a winning and -- truly personal -- personal statement
• Research -- Put together a plan that ensures you find a university that's right for you.
• Test preparation -- Brush up on your literacy and numeracy skills.
• The interview -- Common questions and how to tackle them whether you're in a one-on-one and group interview.

From -How do I get started?- to -When can I expect to be offered a place?- Get into Nursing School For Dummies answers the questions you have with the information you need.

Spis treści

Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started with a Career in Nursing 7Chapter 1: Getting to Know Nursing 9Chapter 2: Exploring Your Options: Nursing Fields 25Part II: Focusing on Your Personal Development 43Chapter 3: Weighing Academic Qualifications 45Chapter 4: Professional Requirements: How Do You Rate? 65Chapter 5: Proving Your People Skills 77Chapter 6: Gaining Care Experience 89Part III: Preparing to Apply 103Chapter 7: Understanding the Nursing Programme 105Chapter 8: Exploring Universities 119Chapter 9: Making the Most of Open Days and Visits 135Chapter 10: Money Matters 143Part IV: Perfecting Your Application 159Chapter 11: Following the UCAS Process 161Chapter 12: Writing Your Personal Statement 169Chapter 13: Finding Solid References 181Part V: Attending Selection Days . . . And Beyond 189Chapter 14: Attending the Selection Day 191Chapter 15: Preparing for Assessments 203Chapter 16: Excelling in the Interview 213Chapter 17: Getting Your Results and Making Decisions 227Part VI: The Part of Tens 239Chapter 18: Ten Tips for a Successful Application 241Chapter 19: Ten Common Pitfalls to Navigate 245Index 251

O autorze

Andrew Evered, RN, MSc (Econ), PGCE is a Lead Admissions Tutor and Senior Lecturer for Adult Nursing at the College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, and he has extensive experience working with both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.