Download our free Open Day app #BUopenday #Belongatbu #HSSatBU Department of Nursing Science BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Interested in Nursing at BU……. • What nursing is • Skills & qualities • Why BU? • Application Mentimeter code: What is Nursing…….? Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing roles. (ICN, 2002) Promote What do Adult Health of Adult Nurses Do? Population Care for & Support Adults Develop and Physical Needs Lead Care Social Needs Psychological Needs Packages Spiritual Needs Adult Nurses Direct care Working as part of Evidence Based Interprofessional Teams Ensure Manage ill Effective health & Delivery of Disease care Individuality/ expectations NHS Values Diversity of settings Nurses respond to Healthcare Evolving role provision Legislation Key Skills and Qualities Caring Empathetic Resourceful Critical thinker Team worker Empower Subject Knowledge Excellent communicator Independent learner Help other make lifestyle changes Respect the right of others Nurses work in…… • Nursing Homes • People’s homes • Health Centres • Community • Workplaces • Schools • Prisons • Hospitals • GP surgeries • Independent • Private sector • Overseas • Education • Research • Rapid Treatment Centres Shift Patterns… You will be required to work a variety of shifts; • Long days • Early • Late • Nights • Weekends • Bank Holidays These shift patterns will mirror your practice assessors in order to maximise learning opportunities This is Nursing http://youtu.be/URlKV0ewrhM Pay Band Role Pay Band 5 Qualified Nurse 24,907 – 30,615 6 Health Visitor, Nurse Specialist, Team 31,365 – 37,890 Leader 7 Health Visitor Specialist, Advanced 38,890 - 44,503 Nurse, Nurse Team Manager 8a Nurse Practitioner/Modern Matron 45,753 – 51,668 8b Nurse Practitioner 53,168 – 62,001 8C Associate Director of Nursing 63,751 – 73,664 Why choose BU? The programme received commendations from the NMC for; • The coherent and seamless infrastructure for student support • Working relationships with stakeholders • The high commitment to working with SU (patients) to humanise care through training and dealing with real people 98% of our students are working or studying 6 months after graduating; and 98% of those are employed in a professional or managerial position (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2019) New home for Faculty of Health & Social Sciences Bournemouth Gateway Building Open in September 2020 Promoting Nurse Scholarship • Phi Mu Chapter (England) of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Honour Society of Nursing • Opportunities to publish as a single or co-author • Opportunities to engage in research as student research assistants and participants • Present at nursing conferences • Local & national awards The Programme at BU • September intake (BSc (Hons) & MSc) • 3 Years FT (BSc) • 2 Years FT (MSc) • 7 weeks Holiday each year (Christmas = 2 weeks; Easter = 2 weeks & Summer = 3 weeks) • Placements continue throughout the year (45 week year programme) • Theory completed in study blocks and study days MSc Adult Nursing • Already have a degree in any subject • The MSc will prepare you for at 2:2 or above? leadership and research roles in • Able to evidence 720 hours of care healthcare and higher education experience? • Very similar year plan to BSc and some • You could be eligible for the MSc and shared classes with BSc students become a registered nurse in two- • Join a growing community of Graduate years Entry Nurses • It is a route to dual registration for those already on the NMC register Current Year Plan BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Foundations of professional Research for professional practice Teamworking for service practice and research (20 credits) (20 credits) * improvement (20 credits) Nursing theory and application 1 Nursing theory & application 2 (20 Clinical leadership & management (20 credits) credits) (20 credits) Applied healthcare science 2 (20 Applied healthcare science 3 (20 credits) credits) * Applied healthcare science 1 (40 credits) Improving safety & quality of care Developing a literature review (20 (20 credits) credits) Communication skills for nursing Acute & long-term health Therapeutic communications and practice (20 credits) challenges (20 credits) interpersonal skills for nursing practice (20 credits) Developing skills for health & Clinical pharmacology & Caring for people with complex wellbeing (20 credits) * medicines management (20 healthcare needs (20 credits) credits) Nursing practice & nursing skills 1 Nursing practice & nursing skills 2 Nursing practice & nursing skills 3 MSc in Adult Nursing Placement Experience A Helping Hand……. • Academic Advisor • Programme Te am • Practice assessor & support team • UPLA • AskBU • Learner Resource Centre • 24 hr IT Support Team • 24 hr Library Facilities • BU wide student support services Entry requirements Qualifications Tariff Points* 96 104 112 120 128 136 A-levels CCC BCC BBC BBB ABB AAB ACC ABC A*BC A*BB 104-120 A*CC BTEC: Extended Diploma MMM DMM DMM DDM DDM DDD points BTEC: Diploma DD D*D D*D* from 2 A-levels, or A-level & BTEC Diploma A* / MP A* / MP A* / MM A* / MM A* / DM A* / DM A / MP B / MM A / MM B / DM A / DM B / DD other equivalent C / MM C / DM C / DM C / DD C / DD C / D*D qualifications. A-levels & BTEC Subsidiary Diploma CC / M CC / D CC / D CC / D* BC / D* BB / D* BB / P BC / M BB / M BC / D BB / D AB / D Maths and English GCSE’s AB / P AA / P AB / M A*B / M A*A / M grades C/4 and above, or A*A / P A*A* / P equivalent. Access to HE Any combination of Distinctions, Merits and Passes to make up the tariff points Relevant subject: Biology, May be useful to psychology, prepare you for sociology, health the course but and social care, are not an entry ethics requirement Apply on Time (End Sept – Mid Jan for Sept 2020) Personal Statement • Insight into adult nursing • Awareness of key attributes of adult nurses • Motivation and passion for adult nursing • Care Experience • Reading about nursing & healthcare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkSjN3SAxpM Voluntary Work Limited chance of voluntary work in a hospital setting instead; - Beavers, rainbows, brownies, cubs, scouts and guide groups - Working with the school on peer support projects (reading schemes, buddying systems) - Volunteering at a care home - Night Shelters/Soup kitchens - Food Banks - Tea and Luncheon clubs at local churches, Age Concern - Age concern befriending schemes - Charity shops - GP volunteering schemes What Now? • Come and Talk to us • Subject exhibition stands - Accommodation - Finance - Admissions - Placements - Student Services • Campus tours • Please refer to your programme for full details. Things to remember Once you’ve applied… Register for your accommodation guarantee. January UCAS applications deadline From March Apply for your accommodation when your place is Unconditional Firm. May • Apply for student funding by 31 May • Explore range of Scholarships & Bursaries • Make your university choice September • Get ready to start uni! The university has consulted the latest available information in the production of this presentation for delivery in Autumn 2019, but cannot be held liable for its accuracy. Contact us +44 (0)1202 961916 [email protected] The latest information can be found at www.ucas.com .