DIPLOMA?

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Hi, all I am currently doing a degree in early years and psychology but having been working in a forensic mental health unit as a support staff, I have realized that I want to go into nursing after. This is where the question comes.

Do UK universities still offer a diploma in nursing for people who have a degree already?

Have you done it if so how difficult did you find it comparing to your 3 years undergraduate course?

Any advise o comments will be appreciated. :geek:

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I want to go into nursing, however I am currently studying for an early years and psychology degree at one of the UK universities. A diploma in nursing is probably my best option once i graduate, unfortunately I do not know anybody who has done it!

Have you done it? Can you tell me what would my job opportunities be after? Is funding still being provided? HELP!

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are you asking about programs in the US or the UK?

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moved to United Kingdom nursing programs for best response.

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moved to United Kingdom nursing programs for best response.

thank you! have not realized there was one!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

My understanding is nursing will now only be a degree not a diploma

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Threads merged as asking same thing

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My understanding is nursing will now only be a degree not a diploma

will there be any equivalent put in place though? i have contacted my local university but had no reply...

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

only really can the university tell you but I believe from this year all nurse training will be at degree level

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Searches I found

Training to be a nurse - NHS Careers

All new nurses to have degrees from 2013 | Society | guardian.co.uk

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I think quite a few of the bigger city universities do offer it, google for the university your nearest city or large town.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Would like to know how this will translate when NMC from this Year states training will no longer be diploma but degree?

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