The truth about being a student nurse in the UK
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
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I’m a 3rd Year Nursing Student about to graduate in a couple months. One thing I REALLY agree with is that you need support. It’s so damn important. I used to be someone that always deals with everything on my own & never want to burden others. But I’ve learned to come out of that. I’m glad I lived in halls all 3 years with my closest student nursing friends. It was so good cause we all supported each other and would talk about placement, confide and push eachother.
Everyone will have different experiences. I personally thoroughly enjoyed the process. Placement was tough but I loved the patients and the learning. Most of the staff were nice, some were strict and rude, but such is life. Nursing is something I’ve always wanted to do so I was motivated by my passion. If you’re not passionate, it will be hard. The 5am starts are hell lol, but if you’re used to working, it’ll be fine. Overall, it’s been very trying and tough but so worth it. I’m excited to finish! 😅💕
LITTLE STORY TIME: I did have one terrible placement, that reduced me to tears but bear in mind, this was my first placement, I was inexperienced and didn’t respond well with criticism at the time. I was so anxious & scared, all I heard was that I would be a bad nurse. But I’ve grown so much into my own and developed a confidence since then. If I had that same placement again, I’d perform much better and I wouldn’t cry about negative feedback. Now, I just take things on the chin (unless I disagree) and always focus on self improvement, what I could do better, how I can provide better care for my patients and be more competent. You do grow over the years in this course.
I relate so much to this, especially going to the bathroom to cry on placement😂 loved this video!!
You work as a hca through out ur shifts. U don't learn much and it all depends if u get a good mentor.
So true after Saving Boris Johnson's life Nurses still get nought in return for their hard work! In fact UK nurses had a nice pay freeze for 10 years! So they get paid less than they did 10 years ago! Their money does not go as far as it once did. The UK relies on recruiting Nurses from third world countries for cheap labour. The Nurses who get trained in the UK move overseas for double the pay!
Third world? Italy, Spain, Filipinos...etc has the best nurses in the world.
UK hire foreign nurses bcz to teach and train a good nurse cost tons of money and they don’t want to invest that money, so the training they give to nursing students is very basic
Immigrate to US or Canada u will become a millionaire. For that u need to pass nclex rn
When you said ‘’Alhamdulillah’’ I had to give full attention, before I was just listening 😹
Hi sis, I’m a third year nursing student, nearly about to qualify. I’ve been feeling so anxious and sad especially because of placement. I feel like quitting even though this is what I’ve always dreamt of. Your video just gave me that ounce of motivation and encouragement I needed. So thank you.
You've got this hun ❤️
Congrats on your finishing the course! I’m currently on my final year and I can’t wait to finish 😆 I can deffo relate to you - I enjoy the work I do but waking up at 5?! *sighs* ... I hope you do well as a NQN 😌
Thank you so much hun ❤️
Well done for finishing sis! You're killing it. I'm in my first year and was literally contemplating whether or not it was for me. Can't wait to finish tbh. Thank you for your honest opinion - wishing you the best :)
Lol it’ll be worth it in the end hun
After listening to her saying alhamdulillah, I had to subscribe to this gorgeous girl.
Oh just bcz she is Muslim...ouuuu kayyyyy nothing more to say
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Yes,as it is rare to see black bold muslim girls who would admit partying on social media. Most of them are either apologetic or very private .That is why it's important to support such girls 😊
In my second year nursing so close to dropping out because I literally have no motivation. Hate waking up for the shifts and placements in general. Hate assignments exams. Felt forced into it by my parents. The course is so draining emotionally physically etc. Still deciding if I’m dropping out. General feel like it’s not for me
Listen. I know exactly how you feel. At this point in second year, you’re almost at the end. The finish line is literally in your sight and third year will go quicker than you expect. At this point you’ve just gotta put yourself first. Go to the placements, do the assignments but most of all, make sure you make time for things you enjoy and take your mind off it all. You’re almost there and you’ve come this far. I wish you all the best with the rest of your journey ❤️
Newly qualified nurse I do love these videos x
Thank you Hun x
“You’re not going to be rich” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
oh boyyyy, did I lie lol
Girl I love your personality! Normally I get bored and click off but your personality is so nice and I always wanted to do nursing and so true you will not be rich but I'm comfortable with this decision and it's reality 💜 bless you
Awww thank you ❤️🥰. I totally agree with that
sis I know your pain its exhausting I feel so demotivated everyday working for free. its SLAVERY. I cannot wait to be qualified and actually earn money and feel like a valued member of a team. the pandemic has ruined my support network and also we have no in person uni stuff
Yes they make students work as hca
Loved this video 😂 Uni is honestly harddd, especially for courses that include a lot of practical work but deffo worth it
Lol I must say I’m very glad to be done with it.
Amazing video love 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 when are we getting a new one? Let me set alarm
This week ❤️
I'm a student nurse and I know my friend work with agency and goes to different hospitals where he gets 35 pound an hour. Some time more than that.
I’ve always said to people that there’s money in agency nursing. It’s not every nursing role that there’s money in!
@@lifeofodun If you work in London the government have a ceiling on Agency Nurse wages. It's a monopoly to drive down the wages the Government pay.
Lol I think I wanna apply to that uni for nursing. What was the time table like? Did u have to come in everyday? I’m planning on commuting lol.
Also how many were u in the course? And what’s the average age range? Thank you for the vid! this was super helpful!
Hey hun, each year of study varies but in third year i was in like 2/3 times a week but first year I think was 4/5 times a week. In my cohort there were like 200/300 I believe to start with and ages ranged from 18 to like 50/60 xx
@@lifeofodun ooo quite a big class, thank you so much!
Why placements are so hard? Is because you see terrible things, because the staff are treating you bad? For the long (and unpaid) hours? I would like to have a clear idea.
Thanks for keeping it real girl x
After hearing alhamdulilaah I have to subscribe for this sis ××
HI I love your video. could you make a video on how to fill PAD . I'm starting placement next week and they haven't really thought us how till fill it out. will appreciate your help.
Perfect moment to name drop me as one of your support and you fumbled the bag 🙂🙂🙂🙂
😂😂😂😂
Have you looked at corporate nursing. Disability Assessor or Occupational health or being a lecturer if you don't like bedside nursing xx How is your journey now
Heyyy I’m gonna start adult nursing in jan, and I’m so nervous thanku for thiss
Same
@Ana Banana where
@Ana Banana same but a bit central
Same 🏃🏾♀️
@beartherabbit which university is this that starts courses in Jan?
Love the bangs
Thanks hun
I'm a first year student, going on my first placement, and I already have a problem with the course
Like--- can we talk about the tunic sizing for us plus size girls? Literally does not cover my hips or ass at ALL. It's like they made tunics for skinny girls and just made them exactly the same, just in bigger sizes - totally does not account for our bigger busts or asses or waists.
Like my uniform is totally baggy up top, but totally tight down stairs - it's really stressing me out. I feel so ugly and unprofessional looking 😭
My family are nurses in America. They are doing very well financially.
I think nursing school is the same anywhere you go: a lot of acads on top of clinical duties.
Congratulations on finishing 🥳.. what type of nursing are you going into?
Loved this video 🙌🏾
Useful information, Thank you 💕
what modules did u study?
Do you know anything about Physiotherapy??..is it a great career choice ?
i will be glad if you can put me through in my nursing programs. just in year 1
What A levels did you do
I'm interested in doing Nursing hle😭!. I'm currently doing grade 9 now. Can someone help me by choosing subjects😭😭. Plzzzz I'd really appreciate it alot if you could help.
I’d say do any subject that interests you tbh. People do into nursing with a range of background. I went into nursing with A Levels in Politics, Psychology and English Language. Many go in with Health and social care x
I’m first year and starting my first placement on Monday and I’m so nervous. Also I go to Herts as well and your girl is struggling academically how did you cope?
Hello planning ongoing to Herts. How can I get I contact with you to get some information
I’m about to start my course and I’m soooo scared
Same same XD
Same x
Same, we’ll get through it ✨
Omg same
You’ll be fine guys. Just make sure you also enjoy yourself through out x
i’m a first year student nurse and i don’t know if i should drop out or not??! i dread placement and just don’t really enjoy it and don’t know if i can do it for 3 years+. pls help xx
Once you drop out will u not be in debt? Like as in student finance
Or will it not count
Hi , what did you end up doing?? I start placement soon😬
Im 15 lol were moving to london this year inshallah but i really want to be a nurse in the uk can u give me information on where u gonna start in school after u turn 16? Like going to college then uni or sumthing? ive been looking for answers for the past 2 months and cant find it thanks i reallt enjoyed the video
Hey, either Year 11 or you’d start in college and do either BTEC or ALevels then you can go onto uni and do a nursing degree x
@Im Hani I moved from the Netherlands end of year 10 and focused on getting three other gcse subjects so not English and maths but my science Hsc and geography and then redid maths and English in six form first year while doing my Hsc level 3 now I’m studying adult nursing in uni with 5 GCSEs coz they usually ask you to get 3 additional once’s with your English and maths so bare that in mind
@Im Hani six form and college is basically the same thing I did Mavo aswell I did different subjects there like not much science related here in the uk it was harder to adapt without knowing English so I would defo learn the language before you come so it becomes easier for you u won’t do year 11 I think coz ur already in third year Idk how old you are but secondary goes up to age 16 here but they let you do three years in six form/ college btw they didn’t like care about my cito toets en mij rapport van nederland
@Im Hani Yh it depends on what area in London ur going to live in they will take a small English writing exam off you and see if you need additional help I would buy a Dutch translation dictionary I bought one at action in Tilburg where I lived Idk if they still sell that but it was super help full and look into health and social care level 3 if you are going to do nursing it’s the easier option for you to get your qualifications there are loads of Somali kids here in London so like they helped me a lot so dw to much on like the translation part but defo like look into the subjects my family and I regret moving from Holland wallahi worst decision other then the education part that’s better here
Go university in Scotland is cheaper than in London £30.000 depth is too much or maybe move to Scotland
Thanks
Which uni did u do nursing?
So is nursing always available during clearance?
it looks that way
I agree it's very hard,l agree it's rewarding but please let's be honest and admit it,all people going to nursing with 1 same reason= more money 💰 that's the truth,and everything else after,so let's me honest it's all about money bag first ,if it wouldn't,then you would be healthcare assistant which is more pationate and hands on for minimum wage,ou yeah deny that
Hello Odun. I’m also planing on going to Herts. Would love to ask you a few questions though and was wondering how I could get in contact with you. I suggesting your email by the way.
What course did you originally want to do hun?
She told you in the video!
@@belight4686 I didn't catch it, she said it fast. I hope you can recap it for me instead?
fowella abdulqadir social work babe x
Hi, do you get paid during placements?
Nope
Nah we didn’t but the last 6 months we did only cause we opted in cause of Covid. They’re not doing that anymore though x
Sounds so Nigerian.
You can hear the yoruba ancient inside.
That’s probably because I am Nigerian x
@@lifeofodun Congratulations on being a Nurse,I am also a UK base Nigerian Nurse.