jlgranson

I appreciate your feedback but I'm really not trying to find placement in the UK. I am just trying to understand the process that student nurses go through from registration at a university to registration with the NMC. Do students have additional requirements other than a criminal records check, physical examination, and general immunisations? When they are placed for their clinical practice do they have other requirements? Do they follow the requirements of the clinical organisation? Basically what do you need to be compliant as a nursing student and then as a nurse? I would really love some help with this. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

I live in the United States and I am trying to learn more about the student nursing process in the United Kingdom. I understand when applying to a school you have to first apply to UCAS. I also know that students will choose between 4 nursing branches to study. I understand that when you finish your schooling you then register with the NMC. I know that you have to have a criminal record check for good character and a health screening with immunisations for good health. My question is do you need to have a CPR certification or a drug test? Are there any other entry requirements that are needed? And are there additional clinical requirements before you start your clinical practice? I appreciate if anyone has any information on this!! I also know that diploma programs have been discontinued. Is a diploma similar to our two year associates degree??

What is the difference between a diploma and a bachelor degree?