How to become a Midlands nurse?

If you are interested in any aspect of working in the NHS as a nurse please visit:

• NHS Health Careers
• Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
• The Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)

Volunteering can be a great springboard into what it is like to work in health and care settings.

Watch this video for more information on working in the Midlands and the journey to become a nurse or midwife. 

What is involved in studying to be a nurse?

You will be expected to complete at least 50% of your time in academic study and 50% of your time in practice, learning in clinical placements.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council have more information on standards for education and training.

The University will secure appropriate placements for students. Sometimes other placement opportunities arise, such as ‘healthcare commissioning’.

Find out more information on placement learning:

• Maximising your clinical placement experience
• What to expect from your placement during nurse training