Nursing is a career with diverse opportunities and specializations. To work as a nurse in United Kingdom, you must be trained and must attain the necessary qualifications, after which you will be registered. There are more than 700,000 registered nurses and midwives in U.K.
What qualifies you to practice as a nurse in UK?
- A nursing degree: In order to get a nursing degree, you must enrol to study nursing in the University. Every university that offers nursing has their requirements. Usually, up to five GCSEs 9-4 (A-C) grade and a minimum of 2 A levels (especially A level Biology).
- Nursing apprenticeship degree: nursing apprenticeship is usually for people that are studying for a bachelor’s degree in nursing (in their junior year) or an associate degree. Being a nursing apprentice, gives you an opportunity to work in the health sector while pursuing a degree in nursing.
- Associate nursing degree: this is an 18 months or 2 years undergraduate programme that gives you an opportunity to become a registered nurse with core knowledge of nursing and clinical nursing skills.
What roles do nurses play in health care settings?
As a nurse, you will work with other health care personnel to provide direct patient care (medication and treatment administration), management of cases, counselling/client education and recording of detailed medical information. No matter the role they play nurses touch people’s lives daily.
What are the Benefits of working as a nurse in UK?
As a nurse working in UK you can earn more than £25,000 in a year. A newly qualified nurse starts on the pay band 5 and works up the pay band to earn more with a lot of opportunities and an exciting career progression. Nurses in high cost areas have the opportunity to earn more than those in other areas. There are also other exciting packages like exclusive health service discounts, generous pension scheme amongst others.