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My name is Alex and I am a full-time student nurse living in Birmingham. I thought I'd blog my way through my training to give others some insight and information, as well as giving myself a lovely reminder of how far I've come on this seemingly long and sometimes difficult journey. Enjoy!

Thursday 24 July 2014

Placement as a 3rd Year... Year 3 Week 17

Hey guys!

It's been far too long and I have no excuse as for why! Here's some info on what makes up my 3rd and final year :)

8 weeks of uni - done
1 week A/L - done (went to IBIZA woooo)
9 weeks of placement - doing
6 weeks of uni
1 week A/L
12 weeks placement
1 week uni

*DONE*

How mad is that guys? As for assessments here's what it looks like:
Nursing Practice 4 - 2h exam on subdural haemorrhage and anaphylaxis (30 credits)
Policy and Politics - 3,000 word assignment (30 credits)
Dissertation - 6,000 word literature review (30 credits)
Transition to Qualified Practioner - 10q numeracy exam and presention (30 credits)

3 of my modules will make up my final classification along with my best grade from 2nd year (76.5%).


So, atm I'm on CCU (coronary care unit) which includes a ward setting and an acute CCU. I'm enjoying it and feel like I have a lot of knowledge to gain from the staff and patients. But I do feel I am becoming more capable and the role of a staff nurse is only just out of my grasp.

Hope you are all well and I'll make sure to update you on my progress :)

Really struggling to revise atm because of a lack of motivation, an exam, an assignement and placement all at once! Phew.

Seeya x