BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child Health) INDUCTION STAGE 1 Induction: 22 26 February 2016 Dear Student Welcome to your first year in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Plymouth University. You are starting on a fascinating intellectual and professional journey and you will need to stay focused and work hard, but should also aim to enjoy your studies and make the most of your time as a member of the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the University. You will see from the timetable below that Induction Week will give you the chance to find out more about the Nursing programme and to meet staff and fellow students. You will also become familiar with Plymouth University both its campus and the services available to support you. On behalf of the staff and students I welcome you to Plymouth University and look forward to meeting you. Best wishes Professor Bridie Kent Head of School School of Nursing and Midwifery INDUCTION WEEK TIMETABLE Please read this timetable carefully. Changes may be made prior to your start on Monday 22 February 2016 although the times of sessions are not expected change. A paper copy of the timetable will be provided at your first session on Monday 22 February 2016. It is a good idea to: read it before you arrive. follow any links and check instructions bring with you any documents, photos, etc where these are specified. Some documents may need to be returned to the University before you arrive. New students: upload a photograph If you have not already done so, please complete the Card form posted on the University website and forward it to the Faculty. This photo will appear on your University Card, which is issued to you when you attend the University Information and Card Collection session this week. Without this photograph, your University Card cannot be produced. NB: this is not required if you already have a University Card because you were previously a student on another course or at a Partner College. Your University Card will remain valid for the duration of your studies at Plymouth University. Child Health (updated 19/01/2016) 1
Online Enrolment You must complete Online Enrolment by Monday 22 February 2016. Details of how to online enrol are available on the University website MONDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2016 1000-1200 Session Welcome to the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child Health) programme Rolle 115 An introduction to the School of Nursing and Midwifery and BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child Health) programme Rachel Carter Child Health Field Lead 1300-1400 Information and Card collection Group 1 The Information and card collection session will enable you to meet the School Professional Services team and complete all the necessary paperwork. Collecting your University ID card enables you to access the University library and Student Union. It is important you attend this session as late registration may lead to a delay in receipt of the NHS Business Services Agency bursary for students eligible to receive the monthly payments. Sherwell Foyer and Mezzanine You will need to bring with you the documents that require completion, together with any additional information requested by the Admissions Team. This includes the self-declaration form If your fees are paid by a sponsor, you will need to provide us with written confirmation of the agreement. Please bring this information with you to the Information and card collection session on Monday 22 February 2016. The timetable for your occupational health appointment later in the week will also be available at this session. School of Nursing and Midwifery Professional Services Team ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSES (RCN) UNISON Representatives the Royal College of Nursing and UNISON will be attending throughout the day. You will be able to spend time talking to these people whilst you are completing the enrolment process. Child Health (updated 19/01/2016) 2
1400 1500 Session Introduction to Technology and Information Services Babbage 008/110 An introduction to the Library and IT services available Further library and information services sessions will be available in your first module. Students from the BSc (Hons) Pre Registration Midwifery programme will also attend this session Information Specialist Technology and Information Services 1500-1600 Session An introductions to Placements Information relating to placement, placement allocations, geographical area and the recording system for placements. Portland Square Plymouth Lecture Theatre Students from BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) and BSc (Hons) Pre Registration Midwifery will also attend this session Adele Kane Associate Head of School, Practice Placements and Adult Nursing Lecturer TUESDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2016 1000-1200 Session 1000 Careers and Employability Siwan Tyack 1030 The Plymouth Award Kevin McSweeney 1100 Student Funding Ann Welsh 1130 Student Union SU Sabbatical Officer Davey Building Main Hall These sessions will provide an introduction to the services available to support and advise you during your time with Plymouth University. Students from BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) will also attend this session 1300-1400 Session Meet the Professors Sherwell Lower Lecture Theatre This session will provide an understanding of research and how this informs practice. The Professors will provide a brief overview of their research areas. This session will be shared with students from BSc (Hons) Child Health (updated 19/01/2016) 3
Nursing (Adult) and BSc (Hons) Pre Registration Midwifery) Professor Jos Latour 1400-1500 Session Meet personal tutors Child Health Placement information Portland Square C1 Information about placements and the support available from personal tutors Janet Kelsey 1500-1600 Session Sustainability: Plymouth University and the School of Nursing and Midwifery Sherwell Lower Lecture Theatre The session will introduce you to the underpinning values of sustainability across the University, School and programme. Students from BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) and BSc (Hons) Pre Registration Midwifery) programmes will also join this session. Professor Janet Richardson WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2016 1100-1200 Session 11.00 Disability Assist Karen Sheret 11.30 Counselling Services Dawn Hastings Rolle 307 : These sessions will provide an introduction to the services available to support and advise you during your time with Plymouth University 1300 1400 Session Occupational Health appointments : You will have your initial occupational health appointment during this time. Appointment times will be available from Monday 22 February. Each appointment takes approximately 30 minutes and it is important that you attend as this is a pre-requisite to attending your placement area. Details of your appointment times are held at Rolle Student Reception. Rolle 605a Rolle 605b Rolle 605c Rolle 605d Child Health (updated 19/01/2016) 4
There will be a series of follow-up appointments for inoculations throughout the first term. Please ensure you bring a record of any immunisations you may have had to your first appointment. Occupational Health Nurses 1300-1400 Session Uniform Fittings : It is important you attend these fittings as the uniforms are only received a few days before your practice placement and there will not be time to exchange your uniforms. There will be opportunity for you to try on the tunic and trousers. Top Floor Wellbeing Centre EndsleighPlace Please only attend at the time allocated, as other programmes have been scheduled throughout the day. These have been carefully timed to ensure each group can attend their next session at the allocated time. : Uniform supplier 1400 1430 Session An introduction and welcome to the University and Faculty of Health and Human Sciences Rolle 018 : Students from the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) programme will attend this session : Professor Trish Livsey Dean, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences 1430-1500 Session Wider Patient Engagement Rolle 018 : An introduction to the wider patient involvement within the BSc (Hons) Nursing programmes Students from the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) programme will attend this session : Kim Young, Adult Field Lead and Adult Nursing Lecturer Child Health (updated 19/01/2016) 5
1500-1600 Session An insight into your practice placement and support available Rolle 018 : Information about your role as a student in practice and the support and guidance provided in the placement area Students from the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) and BSc (Hons) Pre Registration Midwifery programmes will join this session : to be confirmed THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2016 1000-1100 Session Introduction to the digital learning environment, Child Health Babbage 415 This session will provide you with information about the module and programmes sites where you can access teaching material and information Matt Carey Child Health Lecturer 1100-1200 Session Introduction to peer assisted learning, Child Health Question and answer session Babbage 415 Information about the peer support provided in your programme and an opportunity to raise any queries you have Matt Carey Child Health Lecturer FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2016 There are no sessions scheduled for Friday 26 February 2016 Teaching starts in the week commencing 29 February 2016. Child Health (updated 19/01/2016) 6