Hi,I have just qualified as a nurse here in England and today I received my first NMC pack.I am not able to find a job as yet as a nurse,as the rest of my cohort,maybe 5 have jobs on a cohort of almost 200. What puzzles me is....how is it possible to...
pizzalover replied to babyNP.'s topic in International
I live in London just 30 minutes away from where the main riot started in Tottenham.I don't understand people trying to justify the riots. They were a criminal act in the name of a known drug dealer. During the riots my teenager children and I all sl...
On the 30th of August,I will have an interview for the Access to Nursing course. I am a bit scared about it,does anyone know or maybe remember what sort of questions,they might ask me? I really want to pass this interview. I know it is not the same a...
I am a 3rd year student,I will qualify in September 2011,and I am horrified at the prospect of not being able to find a job when I finish my course. I am now thinking if maybe I should emigrate if there are any available visas for countries like Cana...
pizzalover replied to Byatt's topic in International
Hi, I am a nursing student and in my class there is a lady who is 59,and another lady who is 56,so forget about age,if you feel read to do it,just go ahead. Unfortunately society is very ageist,but if you feel deep in your heart that nursing is your...
pizzalover replied to Belle1984's topic in International
Hi there, I am a nursing student as well (in London),in my first year,tomorrow I am going on my second day of practice in hospital. I understand the way you feel,I too have felt (on my first practice day) like I didn't belong,and I am sure the next t...
pizzalover replied to little shell's topic in International
Hi, in my written piece at my interview (which I had in March '08 ) they asked what is the role of a nurse in a hospital. It is just to check you writing skills,grammar and so on. Good luck.
pizzalover replied to TavellerCA's topic in International
It is sad you had a bad experience,but to bad mouth all Americans is not right. Believe me U.K. is not what it was when you left it....we have problems here too...London for instance stabbing almost 2-3 a week among teenagers,gun culture,yes gun....p...
Hi to all, once again I need a bit of help,I am studying at College for an Access course to Nursing,my tutor has sent off my application to UCAS to the Universities of my choice (Adult Nursing Branch). Few days ago,I have received a letter from one o...
It is ok,my prayers are sent with love and affection...to be honest I am not English,but Italian.I live in London and I have truly appreciate the help of the people on this website.Some of which have helped me to achieve my dream.... I have recently ...
Old post but I thought I would answer it anyway. I am Italian ,born and bred in Italy,living in England,if you do need informations about Italians do not let people (that do not know anything about Italians)tell you what Italians do and think,ask an ...
I disagree,I am Italian,I live in England and I am studying nursing here in England.Italians do speak English and they do teach English in our schools in Italy and it is not true that Italians do not want to learn English. All of my friends back in I...
pizzalover replied to Luelle's topic in International
Hi again, the college course I am doing is in the evening,so I can work in the morning,I have saved up for a year before I could apply for the course at college,as it is quite expensive. But I know that if you receive any means tested benefits( i.e. ...
pizzalover replied to Luelle's topic in International
Hi there, I am doing a one year Access course to Nursing,I have started in September. We are studying subjects such as:IT,Maths,Anatomy,Physiology,etc.,they will also teach us interview techniques,study skills,etc. I find it very interesting and educ...
pizzalover replied to pizzalover's topic in International
Thank you all. I am now in College and I just love it..........I know they will be hard times ahead with studying and managing kids,home,work,but hopefully I will be alright. God bless you all.
pizzalover replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing
Hi, I am 37 and last week I have been accepted in a pre nursing course.I have 2 children (girl 15 and boy 10).Yes it is a career change for me....I work in an offce in the morning....I will be doing the pre nursing course at night at my local college...