r/StudentNurseUK

I’ve made a post about placements before. I’m just very anxious as if I fail I’ll have to redo the whole year. I’m doing pre reg incase people think it’s not the case, it is for this course.

I’m anxious cause even tho my second placement is only half an hour away by car. I do not own a car. I have my licence but that’s it. I can’t afford one. And the only bus that gets there early enough is at 5 in the morning, but even then getting there at 7 will be close.

I can’t get the train as I don’t have the money to be getting taxis to the train station as there’s no buses early enough for me to get there on time. I’m just nervous about getting to placement late and then this being a professional issue. I don’t get paid for placement. I literally don’t have the money for any other transport than the bus.

Do you think my placement will be lenient because I can’t get an earlier bus?

Hey guys, I have been having this thought about considering Paediatric Nursing instead of Adult Health Nursing. Does it offer as many opportunities as Adult Health Nursing, or is it too niche? Let me know your thoughts on this one : )

I’m a third year, about to qualify soon and I’ve only had 3/8 of my placements on a hospital ward, with the others being in SDEC, a nursing home, a GP surgery, the community and endoscopy. I’m worried I’m behind on knowing the day to day runnings of the ward. Is this a common position to be in? Most people at my university have done more ward based placements than me.

Hi all,

I want to preface by saying I feel fairly stable, all things considered. In fact, I’m more stable than I’ve ever felt since being impacted by mental illness.

I’ve received DBT and MBT under a personality disorder community service. That being said, upon enquiring with the MHN who saw me, I didn’t have a diagnosis of EUPD, so I’m unsure why I was eligible. Nevertheless, it helped, and it’s inspired me immensely to go into this line of work.

That being said, I appreciate that it isn’t sunshine and rainbows. There’s red tape and service users who are obviously very ill. I’ve been diagnosed with autism, and, due to the job market, have been unemployed for over a year since intermitting university (I was initially a social work student, but it didn’t quite align with what I wanted to do). I also don’t have a driver’s license, mostly due to financial constraints, but I should be able to commute to and from campus. I’ve also noticed that I do have a freeze response.

I have to decide by May whether I want to transfer. I already have a vague idea of where I’d take this, such as DBT facilitator, perinatal health, perhaps working alongside eating disorders and/or CAMHS. I appreciate that it’s quite diverse.

All this said, would it be silly of me to pursue a career in MH nursing? I really do feel I’ve a lot to offer in terms of lived experience.

Hi All!

To cut a very long story short, I am 21 and wanting to go to university in September to study Nursing.

Due to some pretty severe life experience I have never applied through UCAS or through clearing and I'm not sure weither it's better to apply late or just through clearing? If I apply late and don't hear anything can I do clearing for the same universities?

Then if I do apply through clearing do I still need a personal statement?

Any help and advice would be appreciated, TYIA :)

hi guys so i’m hopefully going to cardiff uni in September for adult nursing. erm but i have no idea how im supposed to afford anything. basically with all of the bursaries and sfe id only be getting just more than £5k ish, and most accommodation for healthcare accommodation is £7/8k a year. so i have no idea how im meant to juggle work, uni and everything else.

i’m just hoping that someone else has gone through this recently for some help and everything thanks :)

I am finishing my HNC in healthcare and have been given conditionals to do mental health nursing in Scotland. I have been having second thoughts about going into MH nursing. Everything i see is how bad nursing currently is right now and that the system is worse than ever, from social media, and the general state everyone knows the NHS has been in.

I am wondering if it is actually worth my time and mental health going into MH nursing. I am currently on placement in the ADULT branch on nursing. I see a lot of burntout Nurses and clinical supports and combining this from everything i have read and seen online i am extremely discouraged.

I have been deeply passionate about mental health and going to be a mental health nurse for a long time now but i just dont know if it is worth it and if my expectations will be crushed. Any advice or comments would be very helpful.

Hi everyone,

I’ve been looking for a space where Deaf and hard of hearing people in healthcare can connect, share experiences, and support each other but I haven’t really found anything subreddit so I created one.

So I’ve just created a new subreddit: r/DeafInScrubs

It’s open to anyone working in healthcare (clinical or non-clinical), whether you’re a student, qualified, or just exploring the field.

The idea is to have a space for:

• sharing experiences (good and bad)
• navigating workplace challenges
• career advice and progression
• resources and support

If this is relevant to you or someone you know, feel free to join, would love to grow a supportive community :)

Context: 3rd year mental health nursing student on 2 week alternative field placement (adult general medicine) and in early pregnancy

So I started my first shift on the adult ward today and couldn’t finish it. I’m early in my pregnancy and struggling with nausea but this was a whole new level. The ward was warm, barely an opportunity to sit down (although they did say I can rest whenever I feel I need to) and the smells were something else. Obviously the patients were very unwell and majority of them unable to attend to the own hygiene needs and were incontinent etc I spent the whole time feeling as though I was going to either pass out or throw up as well as gagging in front of patients which was mortifying. The uni state we need to do 37.5hrs in each alternative field as an NMC requirement. I’ve completed my 2 other alternatives this adult placement is my last but I just don’t know how I’m going to do it with feeling so ill as I did and only lasting 5 hours today. Do you think the university would allow me to do a simulation week as an alternative and as a reasonable adjustment kind of situation? I know the NMC does allow up to 25% of learning to be simulation? Has anyone been in this situation? Thank you

I am an international student who are studying in a University for MSc psychology Conversion. I have applied for MSc mental health nursing (pre-registration). Could you please help me how can I crack the interview. I don't know how the course works. please help!!

I know this will be very uni dependent however I have gone from being *very* overweight to a healthy weight and my next placement isn’t until July but my uniform is already huge on me. I know that there isn’t any orders for uniform until the new first years come but I’m conscious of looking like an absolute fool in my current uniform lol. And even next academic year, since unis are tight on their budget I don’t even think I’d be allowed to order more uniform. If anyone’s been in a similar situation as I’m sure this is quite a common situation, please let me know - I’d imagine maybe a scrub top would be acceptable in this situation? TIA!

Hey, y'all, recently i received an offer to study Adult Health Nursing from the University of Chester. Is it a wise decision to study there? Please let me know your thoughts.

Hi I’m currently a HCSW on an adult ward in a general hospital and I want to go into nursing. I don’t want to do adult so I’m wanting to go into mental health.

I already have a degree so will be doing a masters. I’m just wanting to know what it’s like with placements and uni and what is mental health nursing like as opposed to being on a general hospital.

Also what is the interview process like will it help that I already work in a hospital?

Thanks 🤩

Hi,

I don’t exactly know what I’m looking for here, maybe advice or comfort?

Unfortunately during my first year of the course I was diagnosed with bipolar, I ended up taking two years out to recover and work on my mental health.

Ive recently returned to my course (in January) after finally feeling stable enough and agreed I was fit to practice.

I have been assigned a placement outside of my city, originally I was planning to drive the 45 minute commute there and back however, a change in medication recently has resulted in not being able to drive.

As a result, my only option is to seek accommodation given that my shifts end too late for public transport to get me back home.

I suppose the anxiety comes from both having to return to placement but also having to stay away, in a city i don’t know and without my support bubble.

I am extremely worried my mental health could deteriorate again.

So I suppose, I’d just like advice or comfort about staying alone for placement. Let me know what your experiences were and how they went and any advice :)

Hopefully this will make me less anxious :)

Thanks!

What is a typical day like for a nursing student? Especially balancing studies, placements, work, and basic life things like cooking, chores, etc.

Is it realistically manageable?

Hi,

I’m doing MSc pre reg adult nursing. So, because of this everything is rushed on my course. I’m just worried I’ll end up having to repeat the year like others had to do due to not getting the signatures that need.

I just wanted to know how placement was for you. How easy it was to get your signatures? I find it all confusing using pebble pad. Don’t know what OAR is ? And what PARE is? I thought that was just for attendance? I haven’t even signed up for that yet. And I’m confused on where we write reflections, I mean we do, do that after every shift placement right?

I just don’t think they’ve prepared us well. And we only have a few weeks before we start simulated placement and then our proper placements.

I’m 20 and recently moved abroad on my own, so I’m managing everything by myself.

I have some questions. Q1. Are nursing students realistically able to work part-time alongside the degree? I know the course is intense with placements, long hours, and academic workload. I heard some unis doesn't allow you to?

Q2. Given the current situation with the NHS and the job market, would you still recommend going into nursing right now?

I’d really appreciate any insights, especially from people who’ve been through it or are currently studying/working in these areas.

Thanks.

I’m 19 and stuck between going to uni for nursing or joining the army as a student nurse, and I’d really appreciate honest advice from people who’ve done either.

I originally applied for adult nursing at uni but started doubting myself. I think I do want to be a nurse, but I’m scared of messing up or not being good enough. At the same time, the army route appeals because it’s funded, structured, and feels like a clear path.

But I’m worried it might be too intense or too big of a commitment (I’ve read it’s around 6–7 years), especially since I’m not 100% confident yet.

For context:

After college, I’ve been on a gap year and feeling quite stuck/overwhelmed. I like the idea of having structure, but I also don’t want to feel trapped. Not sure if this is relevant but I can be quite socially anxious (I’m working on becoming more confident) so I’m not sure how I’d cope with uni vs the army environment.

If anyone has done nursing at uni or nursing through the army, what was your experience like day-to-day? Do you regret the choice? What would you recommend in my situation?

Thanks in advance :)

Hi I’m currently a nursing student and have applied for the staff bank as a HCSW and I have had a email saying that one of my references has been denied as it was from a family friend, I have only ever had two jobs and I have listed both of these and my tutor, I worked as an unpaid carer for five years before these jobs so I have no idea who to ask, is there any advice on who could possibly be suitable as I am struggling to find any information online.

Hi, I have offers for both BCU and Birmingham Newman University for September :) Would any current students be able to drop some advice below please🌷

How long are the placement blocks usually?

How is the support?

Which hospitals/wards have you been to so far?

Is there a main hospital that students are sent to?

thank youu