Applying for Nursing
Why Apply for Nursing?
Becoming a nurse gives you the chance to make a difference to hundreds of lives over the course of your career. Nursing is a diverse and rewarding career that can take you all over the world once you’re qualified.
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The process of applying for Nursing?
Nursing is a very popular degree choice and the application process is more involved than applying for most other degree courses. The application process for Nursing is very similar to applying to study Medicine and you’ll need to allow yourself plenty of time to complete your application if you’re going to be successful.
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What grades do I need to study Nursing?
To work as a nurse you’re going to need a degree in Nursing and the most common route is to study for your degree after finishing your A Levels. Nursing is a diverse and rewarding career that you’ll need many skills for. You’ll graduate with a high level of technical competence, strong decision making skills, clinical experience, and the ability to take responsibility for your patients in their time of need.
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Accreditations to look for when applying for Nursing courses?
To work as a nurse in the UK you’ll need to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). To do this you’ll need to have studied for your Nursing degree at a NMC approved university and meet the NMC requirements for good health and good character.
Find out more about important accrediatations for Nursing courses
Writing a personal statement to apply for a Nursing degree
A personal statement is your chance to shine as a Nursing applicant and set yourself apart from the hundreds of other college students with similar grades. Your personal statement is the part of your application that allows you to show what will make you a great nurse once you’re qualified and a brilliant student whilst studying.
Find out more about writing a personal statement to apply for a Nursing degree
University open day questions to ask about studying Nursing
One of the best ways to make the right choice about a university is to attend an open day. This is a great opportunity to see the full picture and not be dazzled by the shiny brochure or flashy website that all universities have.
Find out more about the open day questions to ask about studying Nursing
Common interview questions for a Nursing course
If you’re applying to study Nursing then you should expect to have some form of interview during the application process. This might be a one to one interview, an interview with a panel, a group interview, or a more informal style of interview during the open/selection day.
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Career opportunities with a Nursing degree
As a potential medical student you should know that it’s a vocational degree and not an area to get into just for the salary. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a number of exciting and highly rewarding, both emotionally and financially, career options open to those with a medical degree.
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Applying for a degree in Nursing
Having a degree in Nursing will lead you on to an exciting and rewarding career that could take you all over the world. There is also a lot of opportunity for career progression and you could find yourself working in a highly specialised role.
