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distance Degree in Nursing?

  • 03-05-2007 2:41pm
    #1
    Filan
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    Oscail , with whom I currently study Psychology offer the said Qualification. If finances were no obstacle I would be interested in Nursing or Health Care. Does anyone have any knowledge of the above?
    Kind regards
    Alan


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  • #2
    hunnymonster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,365 ✭✭✭hunnymonster


    Filan,
    I'm not sure I understand exactly what you're asking?

    You are already studying psychology but want to change to Nursing? I would imagine nursing is particularly difficult to offer as a remote learning option. It's such a hands on career that would need lots of practical training.


  • #3
    eth0_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭eth0_


    Think about it - how on earth could you study nursing as a distance subject? Most of the course is spent in hospitals for hands-on learning.


  • #4
    Filan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 703 ✭✭✭Filan


    Yes that same though occured to me..but it is being offered!...Are the 4 month long Health Care Assistant Courses useful? FETAC accredited? May do one in autumn


  • #5
    littlebug
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,832 ✭✭✭littlebug


    The Oscail Nursing Degree is only offered to Nurses who are already qualified and registered, to bring them up to degree standard.


  • #6
    nana123
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    Does anyone know about the feasibility of healthcare assistants who want to tain to be nurses and they get paid while doing their nursing degree? I seen a threadon another board that mentioned this.

    How many places are there? What sort of competition is there for places? Do you have to be a health care assistant for a number of years before you can apply?

    Any help appreciated.


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  • #7
    wheresthebeef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 887 ✭✭✭wheresthebeef


    You have to be a HCA in a hospital or care facility funded by the HSE, you should be there for a number of years and be recommended by your line managers. You are expected to work for your employer as a HCA during your college holidays. You get paid your usual HCA wages all during your training and must sign a contract giving a minimum of 4 years post qualification service as a nurse to the employer who funds you. You should contact the human resources division of your hospital or try contacting the Assistant Director of Nursing with Responsibility for Nurse Practice Development.


  • #8
    Dr Galen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,373 ✭✭✭Dr Galen


    there is an initiative coming online in the UK within the next few months as far as I know which will be exactly what the OP suggests. A nursing distance learning course. I don't know the full details of how it'll work, but there will be a certain number of healthcare providers around the UK linked to it, and you'll do placements in the one nearest to you geographically.

    if i hear anything more i'll link it here


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