I’m in my third year and needed to hear someone else who has just qualified to keep me motivated and push on because it’s a hard degree but well done on your first class 🙏🏾
Isabella Arday Thank you! Keep going Isabella! You CAN do this! It’s tough but so are you! You’ve got this far now, never give up :) it’s so worth it! X
Claire this is so encouraging, you are such a strong character! I'm in my 50s and its been 30 years since I started my training (I left the course after 2 years and my life took a different path, something I regret to this day). I'm really anxious about starting again, just as if I was still 19, but I'm trying to focus on all the other things I've achieved along the way. I'm hoping to do a 2-year MSc so I'm not too decrepit by the time I graduate! Loving your videos, wishing you all the best
I’m super proud of you, more than you will ever know. 🥰 Your family are all looking down on you and will be the proudest they have ever been. You’re amazing and such a special person. 😘💕 xxxxx
Claire 😭 I don’t even know how to explain how much I needed to hear your story, seeing and hearing all of this has made me even more determined to carry on, and with any luck start vlogging my own experiences in the next few weeks :- yes I am also crying with you 😭❤️
Fleur Pomponne Aww Fleur 😭 Sorry 🙈 But you absolutely should keep going! :) you’re doing blooming amazing! And you’re going to be such an amazing nurse 🥰💕 and you definitely should start vlogging! Id love to see your journey :) xx
Congratulations Claire! Your journey is an inspiration. I've followed you before I started my nursing degree, now I'm in my second year and I'm proud of how far you've come. Congrats once again
Claire, your Nan, and your Mum are watching over you and guiding you💕 They are both so very proud of you. When you got emotional, I felt it💚. You are so amazing, so inspiring, and so very extraordinary💜. Keep doing what you’re doing! I am so very proud of you🙂
So many similarities. I was given a little nurse’s uniform when I was 5 and I pretty much spent 24/7 in it, bandaging my soft toys in toilet roll. I always had hamsters and rabbits because I loved looking after something. When I was in my twenties I was cooking as a chalet girl for a party of 10 junior doctors and they were really friendly and we got chatting. At the end of the week they said to me ‘you’d make a really good nurse’ and that got me thinking but like you thought it was beyond me. Started working in a residential care home and, like you, loved it but wanted to do more. I’m only starting my journey and you are an inspiration. You will be an amazing nurse because you have the biggest, warmest, most generous heart. My goodness your mother and grandparents will be sooooooo proud of you. And you should be very proud of yourself. You’ve done it.... 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Caro H Thank you so much! And what an amazing story too! Well done!! 🥳💕 this is amazing to hear! I wonder if this is a common theme why people don’t come into nursing then? They don’t think they are capable?! It needs to be shouted from the roof tops YES YOU CAN! 🌟 thank you for sharing your story too :) you’re amazing! This is an amazing journey! 💙 xx
I obviously have never met you but following your journey.... I am proud so imagine how your family feels!!!!! They are with you every minute, in your heart. Congratulations 🎉 A first!!!!! Woop woop 🙌 xxx I am continuing my binge hehe 😜 you are inspirational! When I start, I will go back to your vlogs.... the motivation is intense xxx
Thank you so so much for such a heartfelt and honest vlog. I truly needed to see this. I'm currently 8 months of qualifying and like you I have been through such a tough journey and it would be so easy to give up. You've reminded me how it's possible to achieve your dream. Thank you so much, be utterly proud of yourself. I can imagine you're an amazing nurse X
Nikki Irvine aw thank you Nikki! 8 months to go and that’s you done!! Whooop! 🥳🥳🌟 it’s going to fly by and you’ll be so chuffed with yourself for getting through it all. Keep going!! You’ve absolutely got this! Xx
Well done Claire!! I am currently a third year nursing student at BCU and the struggle is really real. I am a mature student and just lacking motivation at the moment. Thank you for posting your journey, you mother is smiling down at you :-)
Aw well done for getting to third year! Third year is 100% like this! I lost all motivation and organisation 😂🙈 I just wanted to pass. I was so done with exams and assignments by then. I miss BCU so much now tho! They were my little family haha xx
@@ClaireCarmichael thank you for responding! I have never been so scared as I am now, it is like I have frozen due to fear of failing. I hope I can push through as I have wanted this so much for so long.
@@Jodi.. you will absolutely push through. Honestly the first few months of third year is terrifying. It’s exciting because you’re almost done but you do have this fear suddenly that you can fail at any minute. But you’ll get there and you’ll finish with flying colours don’t worry. Keep going ☺️👏🏻 xx
Congratulations Claire Im so proud of you!! I remember those tears over that grade and thinking you'd never get your 1st! Look at you now! So proud well done girl! Hopefully this will be me in 2021!! Its insane how much longer the degree is in Ireland!
Mermaid Atlantica oh yes!! I never thought I would ever get a first! 🙈 but luckily I managed a few extra grades that pulled the rest of them up 🥰 2021 will soon come don’t worry :) this will be you at the end! 💕🌟 keep going! X
This is nearly the same as my story! I'm an older student. Left school with 2 GCSE's, went to uni Feb 18 after failing to get into uni in 2017. Ended up getting a First Degree! No idea how I did it. Well done xx
Well done Claire x Massive congratulations. I'm 45 and have just started my AN first year. Just trying to adjust to juggling with uni and all the modules and extra reading and being a mum of five! I'm praying I'm posting a video like this in 3 years! X
Lisa Wardley-Lowe Awww amazing to hear!!! Well done!! 🌟 you absolutely will be posting a video like this! Have faith 🥳🌟 I know you can! Mum of five tho?! Wow! That must be a busy house haha. But so glad you can do this 🥰 all parents out there doing this degree deserve a whole extra award for it I swear! You’re all wonder women to me! X
Congratulations Claire, well done you! We are all so proud of you. Good Luck with your future! You are a wonderful/inspiring person. I am sure you will be an amazing nurse. Congrats again!!
@@ClaireCarmichael Congratulations, that is wonderful news!! Your videos really are an inspiration to me. Well done for being so brave to share your journey with us. Well done!! xxxx
Hi Clair, I just watched your video, thankyou for sharing your story. You are a such a strong inspirational person. This has motivated me so much, I'm a BCU Jan 2020 Nursing student. It was a difficult journey with lots of knockbacks on the way, and I still often question myself "can i do this?". So thankyou for sharing this encouraging message!
@@ClaireCarmichael So far all is going well thankyou. I was just getting into uni then all changed, but I'm remaining positive and feel proud to be training as a nurse :)
Claire Carmichael I’m doing ok. Waiting on my next ear surgery. I may also get a knee replacement this year so it’s going to be a challenge but will get through it! We just have to like you said. I am lucky to have an amazing husband and nice house to live in and have a couple of lovely friends for support. All is good :) A wee back story. I started nursing too when I was 21 after doing SVQs, access time nursing and working in a care home 14 years as team leader. I did not finish. In 2nd year I had to get my gall bladder out and since then it’s just been one health issue after another and can’t get back into it now! I’m 37 lol x
Shell Pullar Awww so sorry to hear all of that! But you’re doing amazing and well done for never giving up too 🌟 Sometimes you definitely need some time out to get better 🙈 especially with a hip replacement! But rehabilitation (as you probably know :)) can be speedy! And I’m sure you’ll be back up and fighting in no time at all! You might even be able to run faster from some patients 😜🤣 haha! But honestly, you’ll be an amazing nurse form it all :) you’ll be able to really empathise with patients after everything you’ve been through 💕 xx
Claire Carmichael thank you. I have been told from the orthopaedic surgeon I won’t work in care work again. I think he is rite. I have worked with children and got childcare qualifications too. I might do some child minding when and if he sorts my bloody knees lol. There is 3 issues with them. Because of my TS my bone in my knee is shaped different and now my ligaments are twisting and creating fluid. I have arthritis and osteoporosis too lol. Can you add me on FB Hun? it’s Just shell pullar. Promise I won’t stalk you lol. I think we could be friends tho as we have lots in common hun x I understand if you don’t want to so don’t worry x
Shell Pullar Aww you’re joking?! That’s so awful. I’m sorry 😭 BUT.... because I’m that annoying person... sometimes miracles happen and sometimes doctors and surgeons get it wrong or proved wrong in life. You just never know 🥰 BUT if they are right, and you can’t work in care again... you have so many options like you said :) you’re still going to be fabulous! And you can still do so much good in the world 💙 Of course, I’ll come and find you now 🙈 xx
Hii This is Aakif Shaikh,i from India i am looking to join BCU for (Adult Nursing) Course,i am little bit confuse to join as i don't know much about university like is it good for nursing etc will you help me
Claire Carmichael ok are you working as a practice nurse or a community nurse, I’m doing my nursing and I don’t know where to branch out to when I qualify
I forgot to add a warning at the start of this vlog. It’s emotional! I’m sorry 😭💕
Pierre Plays YT 😂 I don’t know what’s happened to me 😂
Pierre Plays YT Thank you! You are my family 😂😁 xx
So inspirational...Claire you are such a people builder always adding value in people's live.
Joachim Chikadza thank you so much! 🙏🏻💗
I’m in my third year and needed to hear someone else who has just qualified to keep me motivated and push on because it’s a hard degree but well done on your first class 🙏🏾
Isabella Arday Thank you! Keep going Isabella! You CAN do this! It’s tough but so are you! You’ve got this far now, never give up :) it’s so worth it! X
Thank you x
Claire this is so encouraging, you are such a strong character! I'm in my 50s and its been 30 years since I started my training (I left the course after 2 years and my life took a different path, something I regret to this day). I'm really anxious about starting again, just as if I was still 19, but I'm trying to focus on all the other things I've achieved along the way. I'm hoping to do a 2-year MSc so I'm not too decrepit by the time I graduate! Loving your videos, wishing you all the best
How’s it going?? I hope your journey is going fabulous xxx
I’m super proud of you, more than you will ever know. 🥰 Your family are all looking down on you and will be the proudest they have ever been. You’re amazing and such a special person. 😘💕 xxxxx
Claire 😭 I don’t even know how to explain how much I needed to hear your story, seeing and hearing all of this has made me even more determined to carry on, and with any luck start vlogging my own experiences in the next few weeks :- yes I am also crying with you 😭❤️
Fleur Pomponne Aww Fleur 😭 Sorry 🙈
But you absolutely should keep going! :) you’re doing blooming amazing! And you’re going to be such an amazing nurse 🥰💕 and you definitely should start vlogging! Id love to see your journey :) xx
Congratulations Claire! Your journey is an inspiration. I've followed you before I started my nursing degree, now I'm in my second year and I'm proud of how far you've come. Congrats once again
Timi Mobee Thank you so much Timi! How exciting! You’re half way through now :D Keep going and stay focused! You CAN DO IT!! X
Claire, your Nan, and your Mum are watching over you and guiding you💕 They are both so very proud of you. When you got emotional, I felt it💚. You are so amazing, so inspiring, and so very extraordinary💜. Keep doing what you’re doing! I am so very proud of you🙂
Christina Parsons Thank you Christina! That mean a lot 💕 I absolutely will keep going now and keep doing as much as I can. Thank you 🙏🏻
Celebrating you Claire, congratulations!!!
So many similarities. I was given a little nurse’s uniform when I was 5 and I pretty much spent 24/7 in it, bandaging my soft toys in toilet roll. I always had hamsters and rabbits because I loved looking after something. When I was in my twenties I was cooking as a chalet girl for a party of 10 junior doctors and they were really friendly and we got chatting. At the end of the week they said to me ‘you’d make a really good nurse’ and that got me thinking but like you thought it was beyond me. Started working in a residential care home and, like you, loved it but wanted to do more. I’m only starting my journey and you are an inspiration. You will be an amazing nurse because you have the biggest, warmest, most generous heart. My goodness your mother and grandparents will be sooooooo proud of you. And you should be very proud of yourself. You’ve done it....
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Caro H Thank you so much! And what an amazing story too! Well done!! 🥳💕 this is amazing to hear! I wonder if this is a common theme why people don’t come into nursing then? They don’t think they are capable?! It needs to be shouted from the roof tops YES YOU CAN! 🌟 thank you for sharing your story too :) you’re amazing! This is an amazing journey! 💙 xx
You are amazing Claire welcome done.
Awww bless you so proud of you
You are so strong claire. Like i commented in one of your videos you have inspired me so much. Your courage is tremendous.
I obviously have never met you but following your journey.... I am proud so imagine how your family feels!!!!! They are with you every minute, in your heart. Congratulations 🎉
A first!!!!! Woop woop 🙌 xxx
I am continuing my binge hehe 😜 you are inspirational! When I start, I will go back to your vlogs.... the motivation is intense xxx
Aww thank you so much!! 😭💜 Thats so lovely.
We all need motivation some times :) especially right now with Covid! Xxx
Thank you so so much for such a heartfelt and honest vlog. I truly needed to see this. I'm currently 8 months of qualifying and like you I have been through such a tough journey and it would be so easy to give up.
You've reminded me how it's possible to achieve your dream. Thank you so much, be utterly proud of yourself. I can imagine you're an amazing nurse X
Nikki Irvine aw thank you Nikki!
8 months to go and that’s you done!! Whooop! 🥳🥳🌟 it’s going to fly by and you’ll be so chuffed with yourself for getting through it all. Keep going!! You’ve absolutely got this! Xx
Well done Claire!! I am currently a third year nursing student at BCU and the struggle is really real. I am a mature student and just lacking motivation at the moment. Thank you for posting your journey, you mother is smiling down at you :-)
Aw well done for getting to third year! Third year is 100% like this! I lost all motivation and organisation 😂🙈 I just wanted to pass. I was so done with exams and assignments by then. I miss BCU so much now tho! They were my little family haha xx
@@ClaireCarmichael thank you for responding! I have never been so scared as I am now, it is like I have frozen due to fear of failing. I hope I can push through as I have wanted this so much for so long.
@@Jodi.. you will absolutely push through. Honestly the first few months of third year is terrifying. It’s exciting because you’re almost done but you do have this fear suddenly that you can fail at any minute. But you’ll get there and you’ll finish with flying colours don’t worry. Keep going ☺️👏🏻 xx
Congratulations Claire Im so proud of you!! I remember those tears over that grade and thinking you'd never get your 1st! Look at you now! So proud well done girl! Hopefully this will be me in 2021!! Its insane how much longer the degree is in Ireland!
Mermaid Atlantica oh yes!! I never thought I would ever get a first! 🙈 but luckily I managed a few extra grades that pulled the rest of them up 🥰
2021 will soon come don’t worry :) this will be you at the end! 💕🌟 keep going! X
This is nearly the same as my story! I'm an older student. Left school with 2 GCSE's, went to uni Feb 18 after failing to get into uni in 2017. Ended up getting a First Degree! No idea how I did it. Well done xx
you seem like such a wonderful genuine person! Your family would be so proud of the wonderful nurse you have become
Bright Bliss Thank you so much 💕
Keep up the nursing UK videos, I like seeing how they compare to the states
David Robinson Thanks David! Me too! It’s so interesting :)
Oh Claire!!! I’m sooooo proud of you!!! You’re truly amazing! Thank you for everything you do!!
Everything Gemma Thank you again Gemma! 🙏🏻💕 Absolutely no thanks needed here :) xx
I'm not crying, you're crying 😭💕
Melissa Young awww sorry 🙈😂 hope you’re ok! Xx
Well done Claire x Massive congratulations. I'm 45 and have just started my AN first year. Just trying to adjust to juggling with uni and all the modules and extra reading and being a mum of five! I'm praying I'm posting a video like this in 3 years! X
Lisa Wardley-Lowe Awww amazing to hear!!! Well done!! 🌟 you absolutely will be posting a video like this! Have faith 🥳🌟 I know you can! Mum of five tho?! Wow! That must be a busy house haha. But so glad you can do this 🥰 all parents out there doing this degree deserve a whole extra award for it I swear! You’re all wonder women to me! X
Congratulations Claire, well done you! We are all so proud of you. Good Luck with your future! You are a wonderful/inspiring person. I am sure you will be an amazing nurse. Congrats again!!
nut2gohar18 Thank you so so much!! 😭💕 I still can’t believe it!! I’ve also FINALLY just had my email to apply for NMC PIN!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 x
@@ClaireCarmichael Congratulations, that is wonderful news!! Your videos really are an inspiration to me. Well done for being so brave to share your journey with us. Well done!! xxxx
You are amazing x you have inspired me x
Claire, Congratulations!! 🙌🙌 You are so strong and I admire your commitment and determination. 💙💙💙
Sami Bm Thank you so much Sami 💕 xx
This is so inspiring! I am so happy for you!! wishing you a bright future ahead. Keep up the very helpful vlogs!
Congratulations Claire, it’s well deserved! 🎉💗
James cheers James! :D
thank you so much xx
Congratulations Claire!
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I’m proud of you Claire
You are not on your own .. can’t you see 😊🌷
chuthita I can see 🥰💕 thank you so much! C
Hi Clair,
I just watched your video, thankyou for sharing your story. You are a such a strong inspirational person. This has motivated me so much, I'm a BCU Jan 2020 Nursing student. It was a difficult journey with lots of knockbacks on the way, and I still often question myself "can i do this?". So thankyou for sharing this encouraging message!
chrissy strong Hey! Aww thank you so so much. I hope you’re getting on ok? It’s a tough time right now but it will get better ☺️ you CAN DO THIS 💯 xx
@@ClaireCarmichael
So far all is going well thankyou.
I was just getting into uni then all changed, but I'm remaining positive and feel proud to be training as a nurse :)
Congratulations hunni. After watching this you are an inspiration hunni. Glad things worked out for you x
Shell Pullar Thank you! I hope you’re getting on ok :) xx
Claire Carmichael I’m doing ok. Waiting on my next ear surgery. I may also get a knee replacement this year so it’s going to be a challenge but will get through it! We just have to like you said. I am lucky to have an amazing husband and nice house to live in and have a couple of lovely friends for support. All is good :)
A wee back story. I started nursing too when I was 21 after doing SVQs, access time nursing and working in a care home 14 years as team leader. I did not finish. In 2nd year I had to get my gall bladder out and since then it’s just been one health issue after another and can’t get back into it now! I’m 37 lol x
Shell Pullar Awww so sorry to hear all of that! But you’re doing amazing and well done for never giving up too 🌟 Sometimes you definitely need some time out to get better 🙈 especially with a hip replacement! But rehabilitation (as you probably know :)) can be speedy! And I’m sure you’ll be back up and fighting in no time at all! You might even be able to run faster from some patients 😜🤣 haha! But honestly, you’ll be an amazing nurse form it all :) you’ll be able to really empathise with patients after everything you’ve been through 💕 xx
Claire Carmichael thank you. I have been told from the orthopaedic surgeon I won’t work in care work again. I think he is rite. I have worked with children and got childcare qualifications too. I might do some child minding when and if he sorts my bloody knees lol. There is 3 issues with them. Because of my TS my bone in my knee is shaped different and now my ligaments are twisting and creating fluid. I have arthritis and osteoporosis too lol. Can you add me on FB Hun? it’s Just shell pullar. Promise I won’t stalk you lol. I think we could be friends tho as we have lots in common hun x I understand if you don’t want to so don’t worry x
Shell Pullar Aww you’re joking?! That’s so awful. I’m sorry 😭 BUT.... because I’m that annoying person... sometimes miracles happen and sometimes doctors and surgeons get it wrong or proved wrong in life. You just never know 🥰 BUT if they are right, and you can’t work in care again... you have so many options like you said :) you’re still going to be fabulous! And you can still do so much good in the world 💙
Of course, I’ll come and find you now 🙈 xx
Congratulations!
Lawretta Ayo Thank you so much! 🙏🏻💕
I am starting my children's nursing this September and would like to know why the classification is so important
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Claire one day I meet u in UK
varun Aw thank you! 🌟
Hii This is Aakif Shaikh,i from India i am looking to join BCU for (Adult Nursing) Course,i am little bit confuse to join as i don't know much about university like is it good for nursing etc will you help me
Aakif Shaikh I went to BCU and loved it! Great university for nursing 💙
Well done Claire. Where will you be working when you get your PIN
Munesu Munesu I’m waiting to start work still 🙈 xx
Claire Carmichael ok are you working as a practice nurse or a community nurse, I’m doing my nursing and I don’t know where to branch out to when I qualify
Munesu Munesu My job offer was community nurse :) but you can work in both as a newly qualified nurse now 😍💙 you have lots of options as a nurse! X
Hi claire