This is the twitter for the foundation degree for Health & Social Care at Solent University, for Nursing Associates and Health Care Associate Practitioners.
Did you know that all new students this year can access a gym membership for the first semester, free of charge?
Haven’t signed up yet? Head to the Solent Sports Complex to find out more or visit solent.ac.uk/solent-sport
Fantastic first day on the FdSc Health & Social Care for student Nursing Associates and student Assistant Practitioners (health) @SolentUni @SolentNursing
RCN Foundation education grants support your professional & career development & you don’t need to be a member of the RCN to apply.
Funding of up to £1,600 is available for:
✔️Nurses
✔️Midwives
✔️Nursing associates
✔️HCSW
✔️Maternity assistants
Apply 👉 bit.ly/3IUABUk
Hospital staff: “Can I use your wheelchair for another patient?”
Me: “I’m sorry. I don’t let my chair out of my sight.”
Staff: “Are you sure? It’s just for a little while?
Me: “I’m sure.”
(Staff shakes head and leaves)
Don’t ask to borrow a wheelchair user’s wheelchair.
Join us on Saturday 17 August for our Clearing Visit Day!
At the event, you'll be able to:
🏢 Tour our amazing facilities
😊 Speak to the funding and support teams
👀 Discuss an application with the admissions team
Book your space at solent.ac.uk/open-days
Join the conversation #teamCNO. 📢
Share your ideas and good practice on how the NHS can attract more people to a career in nursing and midwifery and the many training opportunities on offer. solvingtogether.crowdicity.c…
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WE WANT YOUR IDEAS:
How do we attract more people to healthcare apprenticeships and degrees?
The 2024/25 pay award for NHS staff in England has been announced.
Take a few minutes to check your details on MyRCN to make sure you can take part in the consultation ➡️ my.rcn.org.uk
ALT Royal College of Nursing promotional graphic encouraging members to update their MyRCN profiles. The graphic states, "When your MyRCN profile is correct you hear about the news and issues that impact you most. Update yours today." It includes logos for Fair Pay for Nursing and Safe Staffing Saves Lives campaigns. The background is black and yellow with white and yellow text.
Did you know that the RCN Library can send you books for free? 👀
For those who prefer the 'old-school' reading experience, try our postal loan service. Simply fill out the form below with up to 8 books, and we will pop them in the post for you!
🔗 bit.ly/3Fbqzws
I held it together to read out the names of over 300 Nursing & Social sciences students graduating today but the emotion got to me at the end. Many students are on an incredible learning journey which walk alongside. Thanks @SolentUni for capturing this moment of “you did it!”
Pictures make everything in #ACHD better- Let's learn about #Fontan anatomy using hypoplastic left heart syndrome ( #HLHS ) as an example! @ClaireCambron made some INCREDIBLE infographics to break it down for us:
📱 Social media can be a great tool for learning and connecting with others, if used responsibly and appropriately. Read our social media guidance for nurses, midwives, nursing associates and students on how to use social media in line with the Code 👇
nmc.org.uk/standards/guidanc…
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Our guidance, which is underpinned by the Code, supports you to use social media and social networking sites responsibly
It’s #NursesDay tomorrow! Join us in saying thank you to all nursing staff across the UK.
Head over to our website which is packed with free, downloadable resources: bit.ly/3KHGsgl
Tell us how you’re planning to celebrate ⬇️