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What is the Role of Prison Nurses in UK

What is the Role of Prison Nurses in UK

A prison nurse provides health care to people under confinement the criminal justice system in various settings. Inmates can be in women only, open and high secure prison. Others are in city or county jails that detain arrested individuals facing trial for a crime who are not convicted. Young offenders’ institutes hold both pre-trial and sentenced youth although those who commit serious offenses can be sent adult facilities. Prison nurse are direct employees of the prison service, NHS or by some organizations providing service on behalf of NHS. You can work in women only, open and high secure prison.


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UK Career Options for Nursing Graduates Change Saving Title

UK Career Options for Nursing Graduates Change Saving Title

Nursing is one of the valuable vocational degrees. Nurses are in high demand in any healthcare system including the UK. Over 90 percent of nursing graduates get into paid employment just six months into their graduation. Most of the nursing graduates from UK universities get jobs in the country. Their training makes them an essential part of the healthcare system because it develops personal skills and sense of professionalism which are qualities that many employers value.


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UK Top 5 nursing universities

UK Top 5 nursing universities

The UK boasts of renowned universities with the top of the classroom, practical and research facilities. The faculties at the universities are highly qualified to pass valuable skills and knowledge to students. The top nursing schools in the UK are:

1. University of Edinburg

This University is a well-established teaching and research facility with its base in Scotland that began in 1583. It is also among the World's most prestigious universities currently number 19 in QS World University ranking. In 2014, 83% of its research for various courses including nurses was classified as internationally excellent or world leading by Research Excellence Framework. Other accolades include:

  • 22nd in Guardian University Guide 2017
  • 37th in Times University Guide 2017

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UK Nursing Training Fields

UK Nursing Training Fields

Universities in the UK usually train nurses in four fields. Students choose one of these four although some of the universities now run dual field degrees whereby students study in two fields.

Adult nursing

It is a field of nursing that trains students on practical procedures and skills to care patients to improve the quality of life no matter their situation. This nursing career means working with adult patients of all ages. They could be suffering from short or long-term physical health conditions. The common ailments for adult patients might include injuries from accidents, health conditions, diabetes, cancer, arthritis or pneumonia.


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Steps to acquire nursing degree in UK

It is a requirement to take an approved course by NMC (Nursing& Midwifery Council) to qualify as a nurse in the United Kingdom. You can easily find courses approved by NMC including the dual field degree courses. You should make applications for full-time degree courses through Universities and Colleges Admissions Service an admissions service whose role is to operate an application process.


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