Big Geordie Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Quick question if there is - wondering what entry requirements you need to get into nursing? I ask because it's something I'm interested in doing in the future. Won't be for another 4/5 years yet, until my little girl is at school (I'm gonna be a stay-at-home dad from June) I ask because although I have a degree (a BSc in Business Information Studies) - would I need a GCSE grade C in a Science to become eligible? Alas I only have one grade C - and that was in English Language. Help/advice would be appreciated. Ta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Catmag and SpinS should be able to help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Cheers Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Think my brother is starting it this year mate, ill ask him at the time for any info if I remember Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Alas it is 14 years since I started my nurse training so I'm not up to speed on entry requirements at the moment. I found this on the RCN website so I hope it helps and I'm sure SpinS will be more help than me having done his degree recently.. http://www.rcn.org.uk/nursing/becomenurse/requirements Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Thanks Catmag. Been looking into it a bit today and it seems I might need that grade C in both Maths and Biology. Was hoping the fact I already had a degree might be enough, but am not so sure. Anyway as I said in the OP - it's something which is still a few years away yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 In my day all you needed was a lamp and a toilet roll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 5 GCSE's at a minimum of grade C (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths. Other Higher level qualifications include: BTEC National Diploma Two A-Level Passes AVCE (12 unit award) NVQ III Access to Higher Education (kite marked) with at least one science unit and the GCSE's listed above. Sorta. But I'm not sure in your case as you have a degree. Probably better talking to UCAS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 In my day all you needed was a lamp and a toilet roll. Wire Brush and Dettol was the requisite qualification in my day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Cheers, SpinS Have also got a BTec National in Business and Finance and an HND in Business Information Tech. Will check it out closer to the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Also bear in mind that depending upon your age, they can be a lot more flexible with qualifications depending upon if you are a 'Mature Student'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Met a 19 year old nurse last night, didn't even know that was possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Nah all you needed was confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Nah all you needed was confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Cheeky gits. I mean is it possible to be a nurse and be that young? I wasn't sure, but didn't want to challenge it either in case I was wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I mean is it possible to be a nurse and be that young? You probably should have asked him that before he shoved the needle in your arse, not after. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Nah all you needed was confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Can I just clarify that this is nothing to do with me, this is a friend's new girl and I'm just looking out for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Can I just clarify that this is nothing to do with me, this is a friend's new girl and I'm just looking out for him. why are you clarifying? does he post on here or summat? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Can I just clarify that this is nothing to do with me, this is a friend's new girl and I'm just looking out for him. why are you clarifying? does he post on here or summat? No, I just don't this thread becoming a Invicta/Yorkie/Towelie when it is nothing of the sort Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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