At Dean healthcare we believe the key to any organisation's success is its people, and staff training is crucial to their development.

There has recently been a news article released by the BBC stating:-

There are 21% fewer nursing students starting courses at universities across the UK than three years ago.

Universities and Colleges Admissions Service figures show 23,800 students have been accepted on to nursing courses for this academic year – 340 fewer than last year and 6,350 fewer than in 2021.

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called the situation “critical” and “as bad as it's ever been”.

At Dean Healthcare can help, we provide:

• Online training through our online training portal – with access to over 40 Online courses free of charge. This includes all mandatory courses which can be completed at home.
• Specialist courses to promote clinical excellence and professional development.

Registered with the Care Quality Commission and working with Skills for Care accredited training providers, Dean Healthcare is committed to providing robust person-centered training programmes for all of our candidates.

What qualifications do you need to be a student nurse?

Entry requirements for nursing degree courses vary because each university sets its own entry criteria, but you are likely to need at least two (usually three) A-levels or equivalent qualifications at level 3, such as a T level or BTECs, plus supporting GCSEs including English, maths and a science (usually biology).

What does the NMC say about student nurses?

As you learn, you must have access to different areas where care takes place as this helps you progress and qualify. Above all, student nurses, midwives and nursing associates must demonstrate the right values and behaviours and be compassionate and respectful.

How many hours does the NMC require for student nurses?

Currently, nurses undertake 2,300 practice learning hours, of which 600 can be covered by simulated practice learning.

Can you be a nurse without going to university?

There are other routes into nursing other than a traditional, full-time degree course. For example, nursing degree apprenticeships are an alternative, more flexible way into nursing, and the nursing associate programme can be a great stepping stone to becoming a registered nurse.

Can you train to be a nurse for free?

You don’t have to pay for tuition fees or training fees as the apprenticeship costs are covered by the employer.