University / Nursing School / Nursing - Top questions and answers, tips and advice

[@dannyboi19811]

Hi Claire, so a little about me starting Adult nursing in September at the grand age of 39 lol (scared beyond words) I have been watching anything and everything nurse related and just love your youtube blogs. watching your journey through your honest telling has firmly reassured me that I am doing the right thing and chasing my dreams. I work in a nursing home as a senior care assistant and wow the term to posh to wash is so true, I think too many nurses forget the basics and just concentrate on medication and paperwork. i hope this a value I will take into my training and never forget the basics.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

dannyboi19811 Aw that’s amazing to hear!! Well done! 👏🏻💙 So glAd you’re taking that leap. You will love it! I know it can get manic and sometimes a wash has to be put aside for somethings. But you should never say no to rolling the ‘sleeves’ up and getting stuck in :) It’s so important I think x

[@laurenkuroda3088]

Thank you so much for this video! It was very inspiring and motivating. There is so much negativity out there about nursing so it's refreshing to hear from such a positive perspective.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Lauren C Thank you! Well I’m in my final year and have 6months left and can tell you, it’s absolutely amazing 💕 love this career so much 🥰

[@margaretodewunmi186]

You are very very intelligent and brilliant . You gave me an insight to the new career.I love seeing myself as a future nurse. Hurray!!!!!!!!

[@2OrdinaryGuys]

You’re amazing, your so positive. The placements sound amazing and so fun. I can’t wait for my University course to start. 2300 hours sounds a lot doesn’t it really when it’s like that but those 2300 hours you’ll learn so so much! I do nights at the moment at the care home to get used to doing them when working for the ambulance service. 3 days on 4 days off is really good! Keep being you you’re the best x

[@ClaireCarmichael]

2OrdinaryGuys Thank you guys!! It isn’t a lot at all! You only do between 8-12 week placements at a time! It’s easy ☺️ people panic too much I think. Even if you really hate your placement it’s only so many weeks and you’re done :-)

[@2OrdinaryGuys]

Claire Carmichael yeah that’s so true!

[@freundinano]

You are fantastic :) such a positive girl. I'm so glad I've found your channel :)

[@ClaireCarmichael]

freundin7791 ano Thank you so much! That really means a lot. I’ll be doing another video next week hopefully! I’ve been so busy lately I just haven’t had a chance.

[@amietimmins3260]

Absolutely love this! “To posh to wash” 😂😂 I have worked in care for 15 years and I have come across many nurses that won’t lend a helping hand when things are tough. I have always made a vow to my self to not be that nurse. I have watched your vids all day. It’s making me so excited 😊

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Amie Timmins Morning Amie! It’s so true isn’t it 😬 I will never be that nurse either :) I bet you can’t wait to get started now 😍 x

[@amietimmins3260]

Claire Carmichael happy Easter Clair! And no I can’t, Iv been looking on google for all my stationary as I won’t be venturing out just yet. I love stationary anyway (sad I know🤣) have a lovely day, well the best you can under these circumstances 😢

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Amie Timmins Happy Easter 🐣 I forgot it was Easter haha! Yes stationary is the best 😍 I love it too. I’m sad I don’t use it as much now I’m qualified :( haha. Thank you 🙏🏻 I plan on eating my eggs in the garden today :) thankful to be off until Tuesday 🙏🏻 hope you have a nice day too 😅 xx

[@TinselFairy]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm going to BCU in September to do mental health nursing and I can't wait

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Beth Jay Thank you Beth! Are you?! How exciting!!! It’s such an amazing Uni!!! You’re going to love it.

[@serenasimon763]

Thank you, Claire. Very informative👍🏾

[@iqrahjabeen73]

Hey love these videos they help show the reality as a student nurse and now I’m sure I want to go into nursing and hopefully will be accepted next year 🤞🤞 but I wanted to ask if there were any other jobs you know of that I would be able to do while in university to earn money because I’m coming straight out of college ? Thanks x

[@ClaireCarmichael]

iqrah jabeen Thank you so much! You can do any job you like? :) You just have to work 0 hour contract and pick up shifts when you can during the course (bank shifts / locate shifts, meaning extra shifts that aren’t contracted)
You could get a healthcare assistant (HCA) job. Some placements will take you on after your first placement as HCA :)
Some people work in a bar or restaurant. Just depends on what you enjoy doing etc. 🌻

[@karolina.1208]

Hi Claire, can you share the link to the other blog you mentioned ? thank you

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Which blog was that? I’ve added the links in the description under the video 🥰 hopefully it should be there for you x

[@karolina.1208]

@@ClaireCarmichael Hi Claire, thank you for a fast reply :) I am referring to the blog abut " too posh to wash".

[@Omg-oe1us]

Hi Claire, is BCU linked to teaching hospitals? xo

[@ClaireCarmichael]

They are indeed :) QE, good hope, city and Sandwell hospitals xo

[@Omg-oe1us]

@@ClaireCarmichael thank you for your reply Clair. I have just confirmed my place at BCU for January!!

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@@Omg-oe1us whooop!! Yay!! Amazing news!!! :) congratulations x

[@sameenanaz6171]

I work 50 hours not sure if I will be able to let go I want to do my nursing course. Really struggling to decide. Been working in GP surgeries for 8 years . Please give me some advise 🙏

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Sameena Naz You physically can’t work 50 hours on this degree. Only you can make that decision I’m afraid :( you will be able to work still but only part time along side nursing. Or apply for some form of secondment? Will your GP fund you for nursing? :)

[@sameenanaz6171]

@@ClaireCarmichael I want to go bcu. Yeah I will only be do partime once I start. This is something I've always wanted to do. Got a lot of support. It is a big decision. thank you

[@sameenanaz6171]

All the best with your future maybe I'll see you around one day 😘

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Sameena Naz if you can afford to go and do nursing then absolutely do it! 💕 I have a lot of bills etc go out every month and manage to do this :) I work part time and work my annual leave to help me :) x

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Sameena Naz Thank you so much 🤗 hopefully I might see you around too :) good luck with everything. I’m sure you’ll be great :)

[@xkyleprivatex815]

Is a ward manager the nurse in charge? 🤔🤔

[@ClaireCarmichael]

xkyle privatex the nurse in charge, is a nominated nurse for that day to run the shift, deal with any issues and help families etc 💙