Care for those who need After
taking a degree or diploma in nursing you will have to register
as a nurse before you start practicing nursing. To apply
for a diploma course you will require a GCSE pass certificate
or equivalent to grade C or above which should include English,
math and science as major subjects. Vocational
qualifications are also acceptable. The NHS lets you to work while you
train. For a degree you will need at least two A-levels or equivalent
in addition to the GCSE passes outlined above. Different institutions will
ask for different qualifications.
Job profiles
Nursing -Adults- You will have to take care of patients who are
seriously ill in hospitals, health centers and GP surgeries
and even in the community. Here you can even specialize in
a number of areas like accident and emergency, orthopedics
and intensive care.
Nursing - Mental
Health - Nursing for people with physical illnesses
is a lot different than nursing those with mental illnesses.
This special type of nursing requires involvement with doctors
and psychiatrists and a good understanding of the patient's problem.
Nursing
- Children – If you have liking for children then
this area is for you. Unlike adults children become ill quickly
and also recover faster. You will have to be good at intuition
and understand a child’s problem. Often children do
not communicate the way we adults can.
Nursing
- Learning Disabilities – Many
people need help in adjusting their life styles. Nursing
people with learning
disabilities involves helping people to acquire new skills.
You may have to help them doing simple tasks like washing clothes
and utensils or dressing or teaching them how to use money.
Midwifery – An
expectant mother needs to be taken care of in a special way.
As a midwife you will help
the expectant
mother to prepare her body for the birth. The midwife helps
in delivering the baby and advices the mother in taking
care
of baby and herself.
How much to expect?
Depending on your location, experience and the amount of
time you put in, your pay package will vary. London salaries
are
higher than elsewhere reflecting the high cost of living
in the capital. Your salary can range from £9,000 to £30,000
a year. |
