How to become a nurse?

Question

I want to become a children's nurse but i'm not sure how, i'm gaining my NVQ2&3 in health & social care qualification then what? do i have to go to university or is it all in hospital work? and how long is nurse training?

Answer 1

You can go to university to either study a degree or diploma.

You start off on the same band when you qualify, degree work is slightly more advanced,

it's a 3 year course and you will attend placements as 50% of your course and 50% is theory.

The first year will be a common foundation programme, then the following year you will specialise into your chosen field, in your case it will be Childrens Nursing.

take a look at this website:

http://www.rcn.org.uk/nursing/becomenurs...

Good luck!

Answer 2

Yes, you do have to go to university! usually it's 2-4 years and you will have some of the training in hospital but you have classroom training first. Good Luck and don't give up!