{"id":13574,"date":"2021-12-13T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stonebridge-blog.positive-dedicated.net\/?p=13574"},"modified":"2022-06-01T14:36:27","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T13:36:27","slug":"access-to-nursing-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/nursing\/access-to-nursing-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing courses that you can access without A-Levels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nurses are more in demand than ever before. By making a career change now, you can\u202faccess numerous\u202fjob openings in the healthcare industry. Employment potential is high and\u202fafter graduation from a nursing course,\u202fmost graduates get into paid work<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you no\u202flonger enjoy what you do? Many people find that they\u2019re looking for\u202fchallenges that their\u202fcurrent job simply can\u2019t provide. The\u202fhistory of nursing<\/strong><\/a>\u202freveals that men and women have always been drawn to\u202froles where they can make a difference. It\u2019s not too late to train to become a Nurse and start a new career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are keen to embark on this journey, then continue reading! We describe the steps that you can take to become a Nurse and how studying nursing online is beneficial. We delve into our Access courses for nursing, as well as future prospects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Steps Do You Need to Take\u202fto Become a Nurse? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To work as a\u00a0Nurse in the UK,\u202fyou need a degree,\u00a0and you also need\u00a0to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and be\u202fDBS checked<\/strong><\/a>. Universities across the UK offer adult nursing BSc courses and you\u2019ll spend\u202fthree years\u202fbeing professionally trained to work in a healthcare environment.\u202fHigher education offers\u202fthe chance to find out where your strengths lie and develop your personal skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going to university as a mature student can be daunting, especially if you\u2019re juggling a young family, but countless people\u202fcome to nursing in later life<\/strong><\/a>. You might be surprised to learn that a third\u202fof new students\u202fare older than 21.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Stonebridge Associated Colleges<\/strong><\/a>, we believe that success can come at any age, which is why we offer all the support you need to reach university and continue your nursing education. Through Access to nursing courses, you can study nursing online and prepare for university life.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studying with Stonebridge <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you concerned that you don\u2019t have the skills or qualifications to start a nursing career? If you\u2019ve always\u202fwanted to be a registered Nurse but don\u2019t have A Levels or a formal education, we can help. Through distance learning, you can study nursing online.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We provide the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing)<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>course, which is the equivalent of 3 A Levels. Most universities accept these qualifications as part of their entry requirements, but you should check with your chosen establishment before applying. Our Access courses for nursing cover a multitude of topics that will provide you with academic knowledge and university preparation. The course covers the following topics: <\/p>\n\n\n\n