Has anyone made up hours?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Oct 20, 2006

Ok so Im hoping I have the required hours to proceed with my application but in the event I havent I was wondering what happens next ? If I am lacking it will be in paeds - Has anyone made time up in practice ? and how did you do it ?
Many thanks in advance
Love Clare:nurse:

unfortunately can't be made up with practice. Has to be done with a recognised course/school of nursing/university. Some students found a course in Canada but can also be done in the US if you can find a school of nursing willing to accept you as a guest

Clarecartwright · Oct 20, 2006

So its not possible to go through a university here in the UK to make it up ?

Many thanks for your reply

Tanvi Tusti · Oct 20, 2006

So its not possible to go through a university here in the UK to make it up ?
Many thanks for your reply

Hi Clare,

I think you will find it pretty hard finding somewhere that you can make up the hours, but I know some places do offer it, they are just pretty oversubscibed. Are you sure you need to make them up? You need 30-40 theory in paeds and 40-80 hours clinical.

:wink2:

xx

Tanvi Tusti · Oct 20, 2006

:nurse:You could try to contact the RCN international office if you are a member. They offer all sorts of guidance about working abroad and may be able to help you find somewhere that offers the top ups. Their number is:

020 7647 3610. Good luck :monkeydance:

xx

Clarecartwright · Oct 21, 2006

Thanks so much for your help - thats great and thanks for the number to the RCN yes I am a member. I was told by the agency the requirements were 60/20 not sure which is theory and which is practical

Silverdragon102, BSN · Oct 21, 2006

So its not possible to go through a university here in the UK to make it up ?
Many thanks for your reply

Not sure how many universities offer top up, not many I bet as it probably would not pay for itself. As long as it is recognised there shouldn't be any problems. It would just be a case of ringing lots of universities and seeing if they offer top up courses

Clarecartwright · Oct 21, 2006

Thanks for that guys - I think my best bet is just too hope I have the hours needed

RGN1 · Oct 23, 2006

Thanks so much for your help - thats great and thanks for the number to the RCN yes I am a member. I was told by the agency the requirements were 60/20 not sure which is theory and which is practical

Would imagine it was 60 practical/ 20 theoretical but it's an unusual number, not seen that ratio before.

I had 285 practical and 63 theoretical. That was plenty:lol2:! Those good old fashioned courses didn't half pack in the hours!!

Silverdragon102, BSN · Oct 23, 2006

I had 285 practical and 63 theoretical. That was plenty:lol2:! Those good old fashioned courses didn't half pack in the hours!!

Yep, I had similar hours, old style training had some good stuff about it

suzanne4, RN · Oct 23, 2006

Find out actual specifics from the state that you are interested in, do not go by what an agency tells you. Those hours that were listed are incorrect for all states in the US.

Clarecartwright · Oct 23, 2006

Thanks Suzanne

I do not know which state I want to go to Im open too options I am applying through Vermont though on the advise of the agency

thanks again all