Welcome to Nursing at Ulster University Insight Evening 2017
School of Nursing Dr. Neal Cook Associate Head of School Stephanie Dunleavy Academic Lead pre-registration nursing programmes
Nursing at Ulster University Nursing at Ulster from mid 1970s First degree course in nursing in Ireland QS World University Rankings, Ulster University among the world s elite institutions in nursing. 37th in the world and 5th in the UK. Global leadership in nursing research and teaching, All research judged to be international or world leading - on the basis of Research Excellence Framework 2014 Above average results in the National Student Survey (2017 results)
What this course provides Excellence in teaching and research Innovative approaches to learning and skills development Supportive environment to learn A commitment to high quality education A valued start to your career in nursing AND THEN Specialist courses for Registered Nurses MSc / PhD in Nursing,
What does the future hold for a registered nurse? Practice Development Management Public Health Specialist Nursing Acute Care Nursing in the Community The future Continuing Care Further study Critical Care Research Education
Personal Statements the first step Your opportunity to highlight why YOU should be offered an interview Take time to think about it, write it, check it, rewrite it, double check it before it is submitted Follow UCAS guidance on how to write a personal statement There is a clue in the name Personal
Personal Statements Should say A lot about YOU but always relevant to the course(s) applied for Link what you are writing to the course(s) you are applying for Show understanding of the course(s) and profession(s) applied for Be clear about why YOU want the course applied for and show YOU know about it
Personal Statements Be careful of Adapting someone else s personal statement(s), including from previous years Using the Internet to find personal statements (or interview questions the ones from Ulster are not correct) Sharing your personal statements with other people who are writing personal statements Listing information without showing relevance; sport / music achievement, team roles, voluntary work / work experience, family history, lifetime ambition Vagueness in personal statements e.g. healthcare professionals Should be complete no missing information
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) Course Director: Andrea Shepherd Associate Course Director: Bernie Reid
What do Adult Nurses do? Assess people s needs in a caring and compassionate way Promote improvement and recovery in physical and mental health and wellbeing Work in partnership in providing leadership and management in delivery of health care Provide direct care to meet the essential and complex physical and mental health needs of people with health care problems
BSc (Hons) Nursing Adult A three-year programme preparing you for the professional role of an Adult nurse. Focuses on the provision of skilled, knowledgeable and competent person-centred care, primarily to adults. The programme encourages you to develop skills of independent learning, problem solving, critical analysis, application of knowledge, leadership, management and decision making. On successful completion you will gain a professional qualification and an academic honours degree.
BSc(Hons) Nursing Adult Programme YEAR 3 Managing care of people, families and carers through effective inter-professional practices Research and entrepreneurial practices Professional and ethical aspects of care YEAR 2 Focus on caring for people, carers and family with complex health needs Public health, health promotion/education, healthy people, families and communities Understanding evidence informed practices YEAR 1 Focus on healthy people in society Essential aspects of caring for people Sourcing evidence to underpin care practices Understanding person centred Nursing Graduate Nurse
Variety of Teaching Skills Role play Lectures, seminars and workshops Practical Skills Simulation
BSc (Hons) Nursing Adult Upon successful completion The University will award a BSc (Hons) Nursing degree (Adult) Graduates will be eligible to apply for entry to the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) UK register as a Registered Nurse (Adult) Students commencing in September 2018 will be eligible to register with the NMC in Sept 2021 to work as a registered nurse.
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) The greatest good we can do for others is not to just to share our riches with them but to reveal their riches to themselves. Anonymous Course Director Jacqueline Robinson
Mental Health 1:5 adults in NI will show signs of a mental illhealth That s approximately 362,172 people When matched to 17 other countries, NI had the 2 nd highest rates of mental ill-health Prevalence of mental ill-health in NI is 25% higher than in England
Mental Health Nursing The primary purpose of mental health nursing is to promote mental health and quality of life, and to deliver compassionate care and support to people with mental health problems, their families and carers. Mental health nursing is based on clear values that include person centred, compassionate and holistic care using a recovery-orientated approach which requires the formation of a therapeutic relationship between the mental health nurse and the service user. (Thomas, 2017)
Year 1 Understanding Evidence for Personcentred Nursing The Well Person in Society Fostering Safe Holistic care Understanding Mental Health Nursing Care, Compassion & Communication The Well Person in Body & Mind
Year 2 Holistic Mental Health Nursing Nursing the Person with MH difficulties towards Recovery Mental ill Health & Human Experience Principles of Therapeutic group work Promoting Health & Well being in Mental Health settings Understanding research
Year 3 Applying Values in Mental Health Nursing practice Developing a Nursing Research Energised Proposal team Leadership, Management & Team Working in Mental Health Nursing Person-centredness in MH Nursing Practice The Reflective & Innovative Nurse The Safe & Effective Mental Health Nurse
BSc (Hons) Nursing Mental Health Applying Values in Mental Health Nursing practice Energised team Developing a Nursing Research Proposal Leadership, Management & Team Working in Mental Health Nursing Person-centredness in MH Nursing Practice The Reflective & Innovatice Nurse The Safe & Effective Mental Health Nurse Holistic Mental Health Nursing Nursing the Person with MH difficulties towards Recovery Mental ill Health & Human Experience Understanding Evidence for Personcentred Nursing Fostering Safe Holistic care Placement. Integration theory & practice Principles of Therapeutic group work Promoting Health & Well being in Mental Health settings Understanding research The Well Person in Society The Well Person in Body & Mind Understanding Mental Health Nursing Care, Compassion & Communication
BSc (Hons) Nursing Mental Health A three-year programme preparing you for the professional role of a registered mental health nurse. You are enabled to develop the knowledge, values, understanding and practical skills required to care for individuals to enhance recovery and promote mental health wellbeing The programme encourages you to develop skills of independent learning, self reflection, problem solving, critical analysis, leadership, management and team working. On successful completion the student will gain a professional qualification and an academic Honours degree.
Is Mental Health Nursing for you? Are you a people person and enjoy human interaction but like to balance this with attention to paperwork and documentation? Are you a good listener? Is a willingness to hold oneself open to new experiences important to you? Do you respond well to a variety of learning opportunities within a traditional academic setting and via practical training? Are you at ease with shift work and are happy to balance the demands of work and your personal life? Are you a team player? Yes Consider applying for Mental Health Nursing
Practice Learning Seana Duggan Academic Lead Practice Learning
Practice Learning 50% of the programme Structured to allow students to apply theory, and practice the skills learned in University Person-centred focus Community and Hospital experiences: Days, nights, weekends Students should expect to travel to practice learning location
Faculty of Life and Health Sciences - Admissions Information Margaret Breslin Elaine Duffy
Entry Requirements GCE A Levels grades BBC or (acceptable equivalent qualification) GCSE requirements: GCSE Maths, English and Single Award Science at grade C or equivalent. Non Academic Conditions: Satisfactory occupational health assessment and an enhanced police check with Access NI Other acceptable qualifications: Access Courses; ILC, BTEC; HND; HNC; Foundation Degree
Application Process Made via UCAS at web address: www.ucas.com UCAS course codes are: B740 M BSc (Hons) Nursing Adult Magee B760 M BSc (Hons) Nursing Mental Health Magee Closing date is 15 th January 2018 and this is strictly applied Applicants should follow UCAS guidance to ensure all required information is included. EMAIL ADDRESS: All communication will be via email so please ensure that you use a valid email address that you will have access to all year, including after you leave school or college in June
Competitive selection process ONE Intake per year in September 287 places for entry in September 2017: 238 BSc Hons Nursing Adult 49 BSc Hons Nursing Mental Health Places are highly competitive. This year: We received 2172 applications We invited approx. 950 to interview We made approx. 400 offers for 287 places. To ensure that we offer the most suitable applicant our selection process is very rigorous and includes 2 stages of selection: personal statement scoring and interview.
Stages of Selection Stage 1 - Personal Statements are assessed Applicants will be rank ordered on the basis of the score and the required number of applicants will be invited to interview. Applicants should be informed of the decision by mid February. Stage 2 Interviews Will be held over two weeks commencing 5 March and 12 March 2018. Panels will comprise a member of academic staff and a member of staff from one of the Health and Social Care Trusts. Decision Interviewed Applicants should normally be notified of decision by 31st March 2018
Funding Students who commenced in September 2017 receive a non-means tested, tax-free bursary of 5165 per year for 3 years paid in equal monthly installments of 430.42. Additional means tested allowances may be payable for students with dependents. The University tuition fees are paid directly to University by DOH. Just to note that funding arrangements are reviewed annually. You are NOT eligible for student loan or grant from Student Finance Northern Ireland.
School of Nursing Insight into Nursing 18th October 2017