Trainee nursing associate Review

I attend uni once a week and work at the hospital 2/3 times a week (12hr shifts) caring for patients and supporting the nursing team whilst also completing uni assignments and exams

I have learnt skills whilst at work at the hospital. I have learnt how to write academically at level 4 and also how to use Harvard referencing

I don’t enjoy attending university. Lecturers take almost a week to reply to any emails. Information isn’t clearly delivered at all times. Often classes change last minute and the content of the sessions don’t help with assignments.

Terribly. There is little help towards academic writing and when asking for help, it takes over a week sometimes to hear back. Little help in how to research properly although this has improved in year two. Lecturers change time of lectures and get called away

My employer (hospital) doesn’t take into account exams and assignment submission dates and so my working rota can be difficult sometimes. I don’t get asked how uni is going or if I need any support. Employer is good though at teaching on the job skills

I don’t think there is much support. You’re not prepared for the big jump to the next level of writing and expectations. Lecturers should offer more support and put lectures/sessions on that he’ll towards achieving

I don’t think it makes that much of a difference. I feel that the skills I learn whilst working on the ward makes more of a difference and helps shape how I perform in my role

No

No

It’s unorganised, it doesn’t feel like there is much support. You’re told to email and keep emailing if you need help but then you feel a nuisance. You don’t get clear answers, it’s often like talking to a politician - we just want clear instructions

Consider what you want to get out of the course and talk to other students to see if they can show that the support is available at university.