Guest51810 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 That's me heading home. Got to see the eye gaze computer thingy. The children work the computer with their eyes. Ifs amazing but so hard, I had a go at the games lol. One of children took a shine to me even though he's not that responsive to people usually, they thought it might of been because we both had glasses lol or because I was new. The kids there are lovely. So I can put on my personal statement that I've been there twice now and I'll try get a day at another place aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyliedonut Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Wow that sounds like you had a great time, definitely great experience for a personal statement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFisher Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Which access course people did you go with Stacey? well done for finally getting it sorted. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFisher Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Well its been ages since I have been on here, have been mega busy...im still working in the nursing home on a dementia unit. I do love it although I isn't something I want to do long term... I have applied as an apprentice clinical support worker with the nhs. I have done an English and Maths test and im just waiting to see if I have an interview now. I really really want this job. Hope you are cracking on and getting nearer to your dreams, one day at a time....keep focused..im trying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Well its been ages since I have been on here, have been mega busy...im still working in the nursing home on a dementia unit. I do love it although I isn't something I want to do long term... I have applied as an apprentice clinical support worker with the nhs. I have done an English and Maths test and im just waiting to see if I have an interview now. I really really want this job. Hope you are cracking on and getting nearer to your dreams, one day at a time....keep focused..im trying!! Well done! Hope you get your apprentice job, I'm sure you will! I went with the AOLL, it's a really similar company to the DLC, Infact i think it's one of their tutors who started it. I'm not very good with the motivation already and I've barely even started so I'll need to work on that! I think it's the fact that I can't even decide on a degree that's getting me down a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Stars Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Well its been ages since I have been on here, have been mega busy...im still working in the nursing home on a dementia unit. I do love it although I isn't something I want to do long term... I have applied as an apprentice clinical support worker with the nhs. I have done an English and Maths test and im just waiting to see if I have an interview now. I really really want this job. Hope you are cracking on and getting nearer to your dreams, one day at a time....keep focused..im trying!! Well done. Good to hear you are okay xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyliedonut Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 So finished my community placement. I'm pretty sure it's not for me, certainty not in this part of the world. Off for quite a while now so going to try to get lots of shifts on the Nurse Bank, have signed up to do a Mental Health First Aid course too for next four weeks which should be good..oh and studying, yes, I'll be trying to study too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Before we know it this education year will soon be over... Keep going everyone! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Stars Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Got my year 2 Exam next week... stressful lol c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyliedonut Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Eeek good luck! Are u off for a while afterwards to at least relax for a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Stars Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 No lol I wish!! Exam on Friday start new placement on Monday haha!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveAGirlShoes Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thought I'd pop in for a quick update as Yr1 is drawing to an end x I passed another module with 85.6% and have 2 exams next week leaving 1 practical clinical exam after my community placement. I've been revising like mad over easter but I'll still be disappointed in myself when I don't know all the answers to all the questions! I'm looking forward to my second year, which in podiatry seems to be the hardest. I'm also making enquiries about the possibility of volunteering/shadowing in primary health care in Gambia. I believe that opportunities don't make a habit of seeking you out so if you want something, you have to make it happen xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tappers2oz Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 No lol I wish!! Exam on Friday start new placement on Monday haha!! xx How'd your exam go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netwall Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 can anyone tell me what salary band a newly qualified mental health nurse would fall under. i have no general nursing qualificaton and hoping to move to queensland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hi everyone, just thought I'd say hi on this thread! I'm a student midwife in Liverpool, hoping to emigrate out to Australia when I qualify! Used to live in Sydney and I'm going back out there for a holiday, and then hopefully for my elective too! Great to hear everyone's stories!xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Just wanted to say it to make it seem real... I got a qualified nurses job today in a private hospital round the corner from where I live. I am so happy at the moment... Still got my assignments and a placement to do before I qualify in August but the pressure of having a job has gone! It makes all the studying worth it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Just wanted to say it to make it seem real... I got a qualified nurses job today in a private hospital round the corner from where I live. I am so happy at the moment... Still got my assignments and a placement to do before I qualify in August but the pressure of having a job has gone! It makes all the studying worth it... I saw this on fb, congratulations!! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyliedonut Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Wow well done! Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm struggling so much, I've barely even touched my course since I've been here. I was too stressed to begin with and I'm trying to get back into it. It doesn't help that I still can't decide 100% what I want to do and still keep going through phases of "do I 100% even want to go to uni and could I cope with it". I wish I had a clear plan like everybody else seems to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annagilda Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Just wanted to say it to make it seem real... I got a qualified nurses job today in a private hospital round the corner from where I live. I am so happy at the moment... Still got my assignments and a placement to do before I qualify in August but the pressure of having a job has gone! It makes all the studying worth it... Wow! Jac, that is fantastic! Congratulations, what a relief. I'm really pleased for you. It will spur you on to do that last bit of the course now! Brilliant. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annagilda Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm struggling so much, I've barely even touched my course since I've been here. I was too stressed to begin with and I'm trying to get back into it. It doesn't help that I still can't decide 100% what I want to do and still keep going through phases of "do I 100% even want to go to uni and could I cope with it". I wish I had a clear plan like everybody else seems to have Stace, I was like that ALL THE TIME during my access course. Remember me having a total meltdown on here because I didn't think I wanted to do it anymore? It's normal. It's also really tough going, but you will be wonderful I know! Even if you decide not to go to Uni straight away, you will have this course under your belt to use at a later date. If you're finding it tough and need anything, just shout. I've got a couple of books from my access if you want them? xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Stace, I was like that ALL THE TIME during my access course. Remember me having a total meltdown on here because I didn't think I wanted to do it anymore? It's normal. It's also really tough going, but you will be wonderful I know! Even if you decide not to go to Uni straight away, you will have this course under your belt to use at a later date. If you're finding it tough and need anything, just shout. I've got a couple of books from my access if you want them? xx I think I've just lost my way a bit lol coming over to Channel Islands has disrupted everything a bit. My mum wanted me to wait till I was back before I started but I didn't want to. Hopefully i can get back into a routine this week and start. I don't know if I'll definitely end up at uni but I just wanted to see if I was Capable of doing this course. Obviously If I can then I won't be going but fingers crossed I can. Which books have you got? That's a lovely offer. I've found some free anatomy and physiology ones on amazon that I can download onto my kindle fire. I didn't want to order textbooks before coming here, too heavy! I remember your meltdown, I can't believe that's you almost in 3rd year already. That's crazy! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Don't worry Stacy, I was 28 before I started the course. This new job will help you learn who you are and what you want in life. Enjoy it, embrace it and do your course when you are ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I think I'm just struggling to stay motivated. I'm so easily distracted and distance learning is definitely hard. My tutor emailed me to say she would ring this week, I had told her I've barely had the chance to look at anything yet but she already knew that I'd struggle for the first week or two here. Now I'm a bit more settled it should be easier for me to sit down and do 2 or 4 hours of work before bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Just thought I'd pop in and say hi! Not quite a health care student just yet, but I will be come September Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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