In A Dead End Career? Become A Nurse Instead!

Some people are just not meant to work in an office.

If you’re the type that needs to be challenged and feel like you are part of something bigger than yourself, then a change in career is a must.

Nursing is a very great choice. Even if you have no background in healthcare, it is never too late to change careers to become a nurse. And, with the current shortage of nurses in the UK a job is almost a guarantee.

Here are some ideas on how to make it possible.

Back to school

The current rules for becoming a nurse in the UK require three years of university nursing school.

You will need to learn all the necessary skills to become a nurse along with practical experience during your studies.

About 20 months before you plan to apply it is a good idea to start your research. You’ll need to find the right university that offers nursing degrees, talk to people in the field to explain things that you can be doing now to better your chances and also secure your finances.

You may be eligible for a bursary to be able to mitigate the costs of your studies. If you don’t know the definition bursary then click that link to see what it’s all about. You may be surprised at who qualifies and could find yourself in a position to save some money.

Choose your route

There are different kinds of nurses and each type has its own requirements. Do some research to see which kind of nursing most interests you. This way you can set your path right from the beginning and concentrate in the right area.

Here are some examples of the different types of nurses in the UK:

• Registered Nurse – This is the most common nurse you’re probably familiar with. They take care of the daily needs of patients and administer their medications. They are also usually the head nurses of the hospital.
• Licensed Practical Nurse – These nurses do most of the routine things a registered nurse does without the responsibility of managing the rest of the nursing staff.
• Certified Nursing Assistant – These are the nurses that do the most hands on care of the patients including bathing, feeding and other general tasks. Training for this type of nursing is the shortest, but it also pays the lowest.
• Occupational Health Care – These nurses work in different areas of healthcare but primarily in workplaces. They may be the ones to take care of injured workers or children in school.

Get ready to work

Being a nurse is not easy and the hours are very unorthodox. Yet, if you are unhappy with your career and are looking to change jobs, then the long hours are worth it.

For some, hard work is doing something they hate. They can work long hours doing what they love and it doesn’t feel like work.