Hi just wanted to say hi to you all..i have replied to a few threads on here but not introduced myself as such ! I just love this site and im so glad i found you !! i can spend ages just reading all the posts and replies and i feel that when i do start uni in September this site is going to be invaluable ! .... Oh yes and im Mo, im nearly the big 4 0 (eeeeeek) have 2 children and cant decide wether im really excited or really scared about beginning life as a student nurse !!

and welcome mo, i too am a mature student and im going to uclan doing child branch . i will be 38 when i start in september, what branch are you doing ??

I cant wait to start uni , im really looking forward to it , its been my dream for years to go into childrens nursing .

just wanted to say welcome to a great forum xx

just noticed your from lancs, where abouts are you from ?

Hi there,

I too am a mature student...........33,

I have my interview on March 10th at Uclan, starting to feel really nervous thinking about it. Do you have any tips or advice on what I should be prepared for??????

Paul

Hi Peggmoo
Thankyou for your response..! Im going into the Adult Branch at Uclan....i have been a HCA for a few years and just decided that it was about time i took the next step...i was over the moon when i got accepted ! Congrats on securing your place, and maybe we shall bump into each other sometime over the next 3 years !!

OOps ! nearly forgot i am from Chorley which is not too far from Preston x

Hey Supermonkey2904
Just wanted to wish you lots of luck for your interview coming up. I would just say dont be too nervous...(i know.. easier said than done !!) and just be yourself. When i attended the selection event back in December i found it quite relaxed and my interview felt more like a friendly chat. There were quite a few other people there, so i would say be prepared for a long wait !! you may be there a while.!..GOOD LUCK
keep us posted !

Hi Mo

At this moment I am in the dark as to where the interview will be held, whether it is for diploma or degree, and whether it will be this next semester or September..........
Sounds odd, but the Trust I work for have offered secondments on a short notice and they still have to fill in the blanks for me.
I am not complaining though. It is something I wish I had done years ago.

I am looking forward to the challenges ahead though, as I expect we all are.

Paul

P.s Nice to meet you

Hi Paul,
If you could get seconded that would be ideal ...I enquired about the possibility of being seconded but unfortunatley was told that there was no possibility of it, due to my trust trying to save money,etc etc ! and i may have been too late to apply too
I think that if your interview is in March, you may start September this year or it could be for next April....I would enquire at your interview...
What are you hopling to do Diploma or Degree ? I am doing the Diploma better for me financially!!!
ta ta for now !
Mo

Hello again

Just found out today it is this Sept cohort.

So, all I need to do now is make sure I sell myself and try not to crumble at interview.......lol, easier said than done!!

Paul

good luck paul

allo all,
just saying hi and introducing myself.
Im Mak from Portsmouth, mum of 4, nan of 4 and 1st year student nurse. Ive waited a long time 2 do this and am loving every minute so far. Was a hcsw, and a community carer back in the 90's.

Hey Paul !
This September eh....same as me! Im sure you will be just fine...all i can say is smile and just be yourself Good luck....you can do it !!!! tee heeee !!

Hi Mak
A mum of 4....nan of 4... AND a student nurse !! Wow !! i bet life is very very busy at the moment..!
Its good to hear your loving the course and doing what you always wanted to do....GOOD FOR YOU
Hope i will be saying that this time next year !
Bye for now...stay in touch
Mo

Hey guys

Had my interview/selection today.

Soooooooo happy they have offered me a place for this Sept intake (Dip).

The countdown begins................

Paul

Congratulations Paul!

WooooooHooooooooo Paul
Big pat on the back for you ! eh....Congrats on getting a place...that means you start at the same as moi !!
Would be good to keep in touch over the next few months maybe and compare levels of excitement ,nervousness etc,etc as the start date draws near !!!!!
Hey! by the way do you know the official start date by any chance ??????

and Congratulations again !
Mo

Thanks Mo

It would be good to keep in touch as we are about to spend the next 3 years together........In one sense.

I have no idea of the exact date yet, they did mention the paperwork may take a while as things like CRB can't be done too early.

What area do you think you will be doing your placements in? Mine will be Blackpool as this is the area I live in.

What an emotional rollercoaster this has been, and the course has not even started yet!!!

Paul

Hi Paul
I will be on placement in Preston and Chorley, but hoping more Chorley than Preston cos i live in Chorley and it would be more conveniant etc !
Have you come back to down to earth yet ??? ha ha
Mo

Hiya Mo

I am slowly making my way back to earth............

The next thing on my agenda is to decide whether to drive or get train to Uni?? I will probably use train so I dont have to worry about parking and fees..and I can do my bit for the environment...lol

Have you met any students on our cohort? I am trying to get to know a few before we start so its not so daunting on that first day!!!!!!! Strength in numbers..lol, and as you mentioned previously, we can exchange experiences leading upto starting.

I may even stretch as far to create a Uclan -Sept 2010 Facebook page.. (Far to much time on my hands, which will soon change)

The clock is counting down now......


Paul

Well, that was easy enough..

I have put in a link for the Sept 2010 facebook group.


You really need to join me Mo!!!! Then, at least there will be 2 of us

Everyone more than welcome to join.

Paul


http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=367560158762

Hey Paul..... i joined !!
Fab idea.... well done you !! teeeee heeeeee x