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My chosen universities and the requirements I was expected to find fit me....

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BSc Hons Adult Nursing

Qualifications/Grades

Tuition and Loans

Emily Holloway

Entry Requirements

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University Centre Shrewsbury 72 UCAS points. BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 H&SC: MPP-MMP. Access Diploma – Overall Pass.

Staffordshire University 112 UCAS points. GCSE Grade 4+ in Maths and English. BTEC: DMM Access.

Birmingham City University 120 UCAS points. 3 GCSE’s at G4 in Maths, English, and a science related subject. BTEC Level 2 Diploma Functional Skills in Maths/English. Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits. Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma DDM/120 UCAS points.

University of Chester

As of the academic year 2021/222 UCS tuition fees are £9,250. No bursaries seemingly being offered. Additional costs include books, printing, photocopying, stationary, uniforms, field trips, optional placements, accommodation, and food.

Staffordshire university tuition fees start at £9,250. No bursaries being offered on website.

BCU fees are £9,250py. Offers a £5,000py grant for professional nursing students. Offer a ‘Meet or Beat’ scholarship. Tuition loans, maintenance grants, and living cost loans are all mentioned.

Tuition fees are £9,250py of study. BCU offers several grants and schemes to help students financially, such as the travel and dual accommodation expenses, and the exceptional support fund. There are also several grants/schemes/bursaries available for students in hardship.

112 UCAS points. BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM. BTEC Diploma – D*D*. Access to HE – 45 credits, must be at Level 3. GCSE Maths and English at G4.

Kings College London Preferred to have science subjects. Five GCSES at G4 in English, Maths and Science. Functional Skills Level 2. Access to HE with 45 credits. BTEC Level 3 Extended at DDM.

KCL tuition fees are £9,250py of study. Additional costs include books, clothing, trips, food, accommodation, photocopies/printing, and stationary etc. KCL offer a variety of loans and bursaries, dependent on criteria.

BSc Hons Adult Nursing Suitability

Emily Holloway

Entry Requirements MMM in Extended Diploma H&SC. NCFE CACHE BTEC Diploma Level 2 Health and Social Care (Adults) – Pass. Current DBS. Worked in residential EMI care homes since the age of 16 years old (2015), as both a cleaner and a care assistant, with a sixmonth stint as a team leader. Currently working at my local hospice, providing specialist end of life/palliative care under all government legislations and guidelines, as well as the GOLD Standard Framework. GCSE English G5/Working towards maths. Skills include; identifying, reporting and following policies/procedures when signs of safeguarding concerns and abuse are identified or raised; observant of any changes in my working environment or in that of the

MMM in Extended Diploma H&SC. NCFE CACHE BTEC Diploma Level 2 Health and Social Care (Adults) – Pass. Current DBS. Worked in residential EMI care homes since the age of 16 years old (2015), as both a cleaner and a care assistant, with a sixmonth stint as a team leader. Currently working at my local hospice, providing specialist end of life/palliative care under all government legislations and guidelines, as well as the GOLD Standard Framework. GCSE English G5/Working towards maths. Skills include; identifying, reporting and following policies/procedures when signs of safeguarding concerns and abuse are identified or raised; observant of any changes in my working environment or in that

MMM in Extended Diploma H&SC. NCFE CACHE BTEC Diploma Level 2 Health and Social Care (Adults) – Pass. Current DBS. Worked in residential EMI care homes since the age of 16 years old (2015), as both a cleaner and a care assistant, with a sixmonth stint as a team leader. Currently working at my local hospice, providing specialist end of life/palliative care under all government legislations and guidelines, as well as the GOLD Standard Framework. GCSE English G5/Working towards maths. Skills include; identifying, reporting and following policies/procedures when signs of safeguarding concerns and abuse are identified or raised; observant of any changes in my working environment or in that

03/05/2021 MMM in Extended Diploma H&SC. NCFE CACHE BTEC Diploma Level 2 Health and Social Care (Adults) – Pass. Current DBS. Worked in residential EMI care homes since the age of 16 years old (2015), as both a cleaner and a care assistant, with a six-month stint as a team leader. Currently working at my local hospice, providing specialist end of life/palliative care under all government legislations and guidelines, as well as the GOLD Standard Framework. GCSE English G5/Working towards maths. Skills include; identifying, reporting and following policies/procedures when signs of safeguarding concerns and abuse are identified or raised; observant of any changes in my working environment or in that of the patients/residents that are in my care; high communication, listening and hygiene standards to

MMM in Extended Diploma H&SC. NCFE CACHE BTEC Diploma Level 2 Health and Social Care (Adults) – Pass. Current DBS. Worked in residential EMI care homes since the age of 16 years old (2015), as both a cleaner and a care assistant, with a sixmonth stint as a team leader. Currently working at my local hospice, providing specialist end of life/palliative care under all government legislations and guidelines, as well as the GOLD Standard Framework. GCSE English G5/Working towards maths. Skills include; identifying, reporting and following policies/procedures when signs of safeguarding concerns and abuse are identified or raised; observant of any changes in my working environment or in that

BSc Hons Adult Nursing

Entry Requirements patients/residents that are in my care; high communication, listening and hygiene standards to maintain quality of care; hard working nature that allows for myself to provide a consistent and high standard of care/service; culinary skills that have been obtained through my years of experience allowing me to provide nutritional meals for those receiving my care at a high standard; an empathetic and sensitive nature allowing me to connect with those in my care and to provide them that care in a person centred manner whilst continuing to follow various concepts such as the 6C’s; a variety of courses completed through my work as a care assistant which include first aid, moving and handling, medication (including controlled drugs used in line with syringe drivers), and tissue viability. This is not an exhaustive list but are

Emily Holloway

of the patients/residents that are in my care; high communication, listening and hygiene standards to maintain quality of care; hard working nature that allows for myself to provide a consistent and high standard of care/service; culinary skills that have been obtained through my years of experience allowing me to provide nutritional meals for those receiving my care at a high standard; an empathetic and sensitive nature allowing me to connect with those in my care and to provide them that care in a person centred manner whilst continuing to follow various concepts such as the 6C’s; a variety of courses completed through my work as a care assistant which include first aid, moving and handling, medication (including controlled drugs used in line with syringe drivers), and tissue

of the patients/residents that are in my care; high communication, listening and hygiene standards to maintain quality of care; hard working nature that allows for myself to provide a consistent and high standard of care/service; culinary skills that have been obtained through my years of experience allowing me to provide nutritional meals for those receiving my care at a high standard; an empathetic and sensitive nature allowing me to connect with those in my care and to provide them that care in a person centred manner whilst continuing to follow various concepts such as the 6C’s; a variety of courses completed through my work as a care assistant which include first aid, moving and handling, medication (including controlled drugs used in line with syringe drivers), and tissue

03/05/2021 maintain quality of care; hard working nature that allows for myself to provide a consistent and high standard of care/service; culinary skills that have been obtained through my years of experience allowing me to provide nutritional meals for those receiving my care at a high standard; an empathetic and sensitive nature allowing me to connect with those in my care and to provide them that care in a person centred manner whilst continuing to follow various concepts such as the 6C’s; a variety of courses completed through my work as a care assistant which include first aid, moving and handling, medication (including controlled drugs used in line with syringe drivers), and tissue viability. This is not an exhaustive list but are just a few to name which demonstrate how my skill set as a care assistant has been developed from a young age and thus granting me the insight to provide a higher quality

of the patients/residents that are in my care; high communication, listening and hygiene standards to maintain quality of care; hard working nature that allows for myself to provide a consistent and high standard of care/service; culinary skills that have been obtained through my years of experience allowing me to provide nutritional meals for those receiving my care at a high standard; an empathetic and sensitive nature allowing me to connect with those in my care and to provide them that care in a person centred manner whilst continuing to follow various concepts such as the 6C’s; a variety of courses completed through my work as a care assistant which include first aid, moving and handling, medication (including controlled drugs used in line with syringe drivers), and tissue

BSc Hons Adult Nursing

Entry Requirements

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just a few to name which demonstrate how my skill set as a care assistant has been developed from a young age and thus granting me the insight to provide a higher quality of care at each opportunity that it is presented. Interests include cooking, gardening, hiking, running and Pilates, laptop gaming, extra-curricular reading, astronomy, psychology, anatomy, and physiology.

viability. This is not an exhaustive list but are just a few to name which demonstrate how my skill set as a care assistant has been developed from a young age and thus granting me the insight to provide a higher quality of care at each opportunity that it is presented. Interests include cooking, gardening, hiking, running and Pilates, laptop gaming, extra-curricular reading, astronomy, psychology, anatomy, and physiology.

viability. This is not an exhaustive list but are just a few to name which demonstrate how my skill set as a care assistant has been developed from a young age and thus granting me the insight to provide a higher quality of care at each opportunity that it is presented. Interests include cooking, gardening, hiking, running and Pilates, laptop gaming, extra-curricular reading, astronomy, psychology, anatomy, and physiology.

of care at each opportunity that it is presented. Interests include cooking, gardening, hiking, running and Pilates, laptop gaming, extracurricular reading, astronomy, psychology, anatomy, and physiology.

viability. This is not an exhaustive list but are just a few to name which demonstrate how my skill set as a care assistant has been developed from a young age and thus granting me the insight to provide a higher quality of care at each opportunity that it is presented. Interests include cooking, gardening, hiking, running and Pilates, laptop gaming, extra-curricular reading, astronomy, psychology, anatomy, and physiology.

Interview and admission test

Does not state if there is an interview process or admission test, although a DBS will be carried out.

Interview, plus DBS and occupational health check. Does not state if there is an admission test.

Does not mention an interview or admission test.

Personal Statement. Occupational health. DBS. Interview. Does not state if there is an admission test.

Other requirements

DBS checks. No other requirements were found on the UCS BSc Hons Adult Nursing course.

DBS and occupational health checks. No other requirements were found on the Staffordshire University BSc Hons Adult Nursing course.

Does not mention an interview or admission test, nor a DBS or occupational health check on the entry requirements part of the website. No other requirements were found on the BCU BSc Hons Adult Nursing course.

Evidence of study in last five years. Occupational health and DBS checks. No other requirements were found on the University of Chester BSc Hons Adult Nursing course.

Personal statement Occupational Health Previous experience. No other requirements were found on the KCL BSc Hons Adult Nursing course.

Emily Holloway

BSc Hons Adult Nursing

Entry Requirements

Accommodation and prices

Single rooms (£125pw) include a bed with ensuite and shared communal areas. Studio apartment (£150pw) includes a bed, en-suite and fully fitted kitchen in room. Contract is 41 weeks in length.

Skills lab/other facilities

Placements in learning disabilities/adult/mental health/paediatrics nursing, with the lecturers having experience in a varied field. Clinical simulation suites. Clinical skills in classrooms (Covid-19). Links with NHS Trusts – wide variety of learning opportunities available. Buses, taxis, walking routes available. No grants offered on website for Adult Nursing. Year 1: Foundation year – Focuses on the

Travel routes and grants

Subject material

Emily Holloway

The highest accommodation fee for Stoke-on-Trent accommodation is £4,487py, and the lowest fee being £3,705. The license fee for Stafford court is £115pw. Both sites are for a 39-week contract per year of study and are a part of Staffordshire University. Staffordshire University offers a clinical simulation suite and a nursing skills lab for students to be able to further their skills and knowledge. They also provide placements at a variety of setting.

Buses, taxis, walking routes available. No grants offered on website for Adult Nursing. In Year 1 I will study Adult nursing, Adult

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Many different options for accommodation, all based at different points in the city. All accommodation in Birmingham averages at around £150pw.

Chester offers three different types of accommodation on its campuses, these are full board, self-catered, selfcatered studio flat and partnership accommodations. No prices posted on the accommodations page.

KCL offers an extensive list of accommodation to fit all needs. Accommodation starts at £160pw and goes up to £355pw.

BCU offers a mock hospital ward, biomedical labs, simulation mannequins, skills practice and care enhancement facility, Mary Seacole library and computer facilities. All facilities offered are designed to improve and develop all students’ skills in a variety of ways and scenarios. Buses, taxis, walking routes available. No grants offered on website for Adult Nursing. BCU aims to develop the student in all four

Chester university (at all four sites) offer a practice-based workshop, skills labs and simulation suites, and placements to aid its students’ progressions.

KCL offers clinical settings and simulation suites to develop students’ skills, as well as seminars and lectures. KCL also offers its student’s an opportunity to attend its state-of-the-art simulation and interactive learning centre.

Buses, taxis, walking routes available. No grants offered on website for Adult Nursing.

Buses, taxis, walking routes available. No grants offered on website for Adult Nursing. Student’s can expect to complete 120

Shrewsbury and x3 Chester sites: Year 1 - I

BSc Hons Adult Nursing

Crime rates

Emily Holloway

Entry Requirements theoretical aspects of nursing. I will study a variety of health and nursing concepts/ideas whilst developing research skills. Year 2: I will study anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. I will have 256hrs of scheduled learning and tutor study, 633hrs of independent study, and 722hrs of placement study. Year 3: I will study anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. I will have 228hrs of scheduled learning and tutor study, 695hrs of independent study, and 689hrs of placement study. Year 4: I will study anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. I will have 182hrs of scheduled learning and tutor study, 714hrs of independent study, and 745hrs of placement study.

nursing in practice 1/2/3, mental health and physical health through the lifespan, professional, legal, and ethical considerations. In Year 2 I will study adult nursing in practice 4/5/6, altered mental and physical health through the lifespan, human factors: risk, decision making and uncertainty, as well as physical assessment and preparation for prescribing. In Year 3 I will study Adult nursing in practice 7/8/9, peer learning and teaching in professional nursing practice and the evidence-base for practice. According to the website, I will spend 50% of my time in clinical placement settings.

In 02/21 the total number of reported crimes sat at 116 incidents, with the

In 02/21 the total number of reported crimes sat at 366 incidents, with the

areas of nursing during the first two years of the students’ studies, with the final year focusing solely on adult nursing care. There are five modules to be studied each year. In the first year, students will focus on theory lessons and developing key skills in the skills lab. In the second year, the knowledge developed in the first year will be built upon and there will also be periods of time to complete research surrounding evidence-based complex care. In the third year of study, the modules studied will focus on developing the student to make researchinformed decisions, and to think critically to provide co-ordinate care. All practice placements focus on adult care. In 02/21 the total number of reported crimes was 766 incidents, with the

03/05/2021 will study anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. I will have 256hrs of scheduled learning and tutor study, 633hrs of independent study, and 722hrs of placement study. Year 2: I will study anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. I will have 228hrs of scheduled learning and tutor study, 695hrs of independent study, and 689hrs of placement study. Year 3: I will study anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. I will have 182hrs of scheduled learning and tutor study, 714hrs of independent study, and 745hrs of placement study.

credits a year over the course of three years, totalling 360 credits, with the option of completing an additional 15 credit module per year of study. Year 1: Adult nursing 1, biosciences for adult nursing, person centred care. Year 2: Adult nursing 2, symptom assessment and management, pharmacology for healthcare practice. Year 3: Adult nursing 3, quality impact project, working with and motivating others. Optional modules include; wellbeing in London, women’s health, global health, dying well -EOL care, major incident, peer assisted learning.

In 02/21 the total number of reported crimes sat at 368 incidents, with the highest contributor being

In 2019/2020, crime offences had been reported 912,760 times, violent crime

BSc Hons Adult Nursing

Entry Requirements highest contributor being Violent crime at 46 incidents over a two-month period.