Welcome to T Level Health and Nursing! This exciting new course starts in September and we will be based in our new state of the art simulated hospital ward facility. We are really looking forward to meeting you and working with you over the next two years. Below are some links to some interesting activities, videos and reading for you to complete before you start with us.
In 300-500 words we would like you to write a statement explaining why you would like to be a nurse. Try to include evidence of your own independent reading and research into the profession in your writing. Please bring this with you to your enrolment interview.
The medical terms you hear today are mostly derived from Latin or Greek. Do some research – find out what these terms mean and give an example; the first one is done for you:
| Suffix | Meaning | Example |
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| -itis | Inflammation of | Tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils)
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| -pathy |
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| -edema |
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| -emesis |
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Below is a selection of articles including the Nursing and Midwifery Council newsletter, the history of nursing and articles on famous nurses through time who helped to develop and shape nursing as a profession today.
What is nursing really like in this current climate? The below video shows what it has been like nursing through the COVID-19 pandemic.
What will my life be like as a student nurse on placement? Find out below.
What was it like to be a nurse throughout history? View the video below to find out.
Nursing wasn’t always the respected profession it is today! In the middle ages, nursing didn’t exist as it does today, and the role was carried out by nurses and monks. By the 1600s nursing wasn’t regarded as a ‘profession’ and was seen as a role for women of ‘low morals!’
It wasn’t until the 1850s that nurses began to be seen as the professionals they are today and started to wear a uniform. That uniform has changed throughout the years, from floor-length pinafores and starched caps to the tunics and trousers we more regularly see today. This link gives you the full history of Nurses uniforms with some pictures of the uniform through the ages.
Your Uniform
Following feedback from employers and our observations from year 1 for this year we are introducing trousers for your tunics and the opportunity to wear a nursing dress. Please use the links below for uniforms- if they are out of stock there are plenty of identical providers. Note: The dress must be worn with opaque tights and must reach to the bottom of the kneecap.
Shoes
Must be closed toe and sturdy- think comfort over style! Plain black trainers/ converse are fine or Dr Marten style shoes. ‘Dolly’ style shoes are not allowed for health and safety reasons
Also included below is a link to buy a ‘fob watch’, a nursing staple. This isn’t a requirement, and some of you might want to buy a special one to start your nursing career. Your lecturer Emily still uses hers she was bought at 18!
Other stationary items you will need.
Emily Pease
Lizzie Marshall
We look forward to seeing you soon!
