- 08 December 2020
- 5 min read
Nursing Apprenticeships: How To Begin Your Nursing Career
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HCA & Current Nursing Apprentice, Aneesah, gives an overview of Nursing Apprenticeships including, what they entail, how to apply & how they compare to the degree route.
Topics covered in this article
What Is A Nursing Apprenticeship?
Why Do A Nursing Apprenticeship Over A Degree?
How Long Is A Nursing Apprenticeship?
What Are The Levels Of Nursing Apprenticeships?
What Do You Do During A Nursing Apprenticeship?
How To Apply For A Nursing Apprenticeship?
What Are The Entry Requirements To Apply For A Nursing Apprenticeship?
What Are The Next Steps After Completing A Nursing Apprenticeship?
What Is A Nursing Apprenticeship?
A Nursing Degree Apprenticeship enables you to train to become a Registered Nurse through an Apprenticeship route.
The Apprenticeship programme is approved by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and upon successful completion of your degree you obtain a registration with the NMC to enable you to work as a Registered Nurse.
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I am Student Nurse undertaking the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship. I am undertaking my studies along side working as a Health Care Assistant. Nursing is an extremely rewarding career and there are many different opportunities available once you have qualified.
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Julia Bijoy
one year agoHi, I've completed sixth form. Could you please tell me how to apply for nursing apprenticeship directly ? Also, do ... read more
Hi, I've completed sixth form. Could you please tell me how to apply for nursing apprenticeship directly ? Also, do you need any sort of experience before applying ?
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Hi, I suggest applying for a health care assistant role at your local hospital to get some care experience and then after about 6 months you can ask the hospital about applying for a nursing apprentic... read more
Hi, I suggest applying for a health care assistant role at your local hospital to get some care experience and then after about 6 months you can ask the hospital about applying for a nursing apprenticeship and they will support you with the application process.
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Samantha jones
Samantha jones
2 years agoIs this programme offerred to internationals as well? Also, can postgraduates apply to this programme?
Is this programme offerred to internationals as well? Also, can postgraduates apply to this programme?
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The programme is also offered to internationals although I am not sure if postgraduates can apply. The best thing I can suggest is to speak to an apprenticeship co-ordinator at your local hospital as... read more
The programme is also offered to internationals although I am not sure if postgraduates can apply. The best thing I can suggest is to speak to an apprenticeship co-ordinator at your local hospital as they will be able to go through the application process with you.
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Sol Simpson
Sol Simpson
3 years agoHi there, i am currently enrolled on the apprenticeship however as soon as i achieve my degree i am looking ... read more
Hi there, i am currently enrolled on the apprenticeship however as soon as i achieve my degree i am looking at leaving the UK to the USA but i have heard i need to complete a further 2 years experience in the uk once receiving the degree to make it count i am just wondering if this is true as i do not want to leave soon as i receive my degree and something happen and i try to come back and i am not allowed due to not completing the extra 2 years experience.
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Hi Sol I’m not entirely sure how this process works. It would be best to check with your University as they would be able to guide you through the process.
Satvinder Kaur
Satvinder Kaur
4 years agoHi there very interesting to read about apprenticeships about nursing. I would like to take this route could you please ... read more
Hi there very interesting to read about apprenticeships about nursing. I would like to take this route could you please let me know how would I be able to apply because I am currently finishing sixth form. Thank you
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Hi Satvinder I applied for a job as a HCA at my local NHS Trust and gained a years experience working as a HCA. I applied through the trust to complete the nursing apprenticeship. The best way forwar... read more
Hi Satvinder I applied for a job as a HCA at my local NHS Trust and gained a years experience working as a HCA. I applied through the trust to complete the nursing apprenticeship. The best way forward is to apply for a job as a HCA at your local NHS Trust and speak to them about an opportunity to undertaken a nursing apprenticeship.
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