Well that's my 1st essay finished and I'll hand it in on Thursday as I'm not required to be on campus until then.
There is an assignments office where they're handed in so I'll need a cover sheet and I also have to use plagiarism detection software which generates a report I must print a copy of and hand in with the assignment. That's quite a bit to remember!
Practical sessions are increasing from this week too. So far I've had practicals on therapeutic communications, bed bathing, disposing of sharps, hand washing and infection control.
I'm used to using the library now. I know where the nursing books are, how to use the library's online catalogue and how to use the computer systems to check out and return books. I like the fact I can also hire a laptop to use if there are no work stations spare. printing things out is a bit of a faff so I prefer to do that at home.
My uni has a desktop anywhere system so I can log in at home to print off lecture and seminar sheets. I have been using the Cornell system for taking notes during lectures and so far it's working out well.
EBL (enquiry based learning) is helping me to become more understanding of people's problems too which is a good thing.
21 April 2008
08 April 2008
Settling in, week 4
Well this is my fourth week at uni now.
The days are flying by, especially as I seem to get one day a week when I'm not required to go into uni. During these days I've been working on my essays and assignments.
Every night when I get home I've been putting all the handouts from the day into the relevant folders. See we're working on four modules at the moment - which is like four separate courses - each carry individual points which I get awarded for passing the module and it's these points which add up to make the diploma.
On the point scale, the course is probably the equivalent of the O.U's level 2.
Well I delivered my first presentation yesterday - scary stuff. We had to look at a scenario in groups of four, then research it and present our findings to the whole group. I got chosen to go first and I went bright red when I was talking lol.
Nevermind I'm looking forward to the lecture on the nature of nursing- looks like we'll get to watch some video clips!
The days are flying by, especially as I seem to get one day a week when I'm not required to go into uni. During these days I've been working on my essays and assignments.
Every night when I get home I've been putting all the handouts from the day into the relevant folders. See we're working on four modules at the moment - which is like four separate courses - each carry individual points which I get awarded for passing the module and it's these points which add up to make the diploma.
On the point scale, the course is probably the equivalent of the O.U's level 2.
Well I delivered my first presentation yesterday - scary stuff. We had to look at a scenario in groups of four, then research it and present our findings to the whole group. I got chosen to go first and I went bright red when I was talking lol.
Nevermind I'm looking forward to the lecture on the nature of nursing- looks like we'll get to watch some video clips!
29 March 2008
End of my first week
Well that's my first 'proper' week at uni over!
There's 3 of the nurse branches been put together for lectures: a Learning disabilities group, Mental health group and my little group of child branch.
So far I've had 7 Lectures on:
Structure and function of the body
Organisation of the NHS
Holism
Spirituality
Ergonomics
Communication
and then module introductions.
I've had seminars (which are smaller groups and more interactive than seminars) on:
Introduction to Enquiry Based Learning (you get a scenario and have to research problems and solutions)
Professionalism
and using journals for referencing (primary and secondary referencing etc)
I've been given 4 assignments and two tasks. Though some of the assignments aren't due until next semester (term).
I have even used the library to borrow a laptop, borrow books and just generally browse. I like it - you use your card to get in and out and there's even a machine to let you borrow and return books.
Everything to do with the course I can get on line especially nursing journal which I can access for free with my 'Athens' password. Though I've used loads of ink and paper printing off the lecture slides etc.
Plus I got 2 months worth of bursary payments right on time which was obviously very good
I always thought lectures would be a bit boring (it's a fact that the average adult loses concentration after a maximum of 20 mins) but the lecturers really make them enjoyable by telling you anecdotes and cracking little jokes.
I'm already glad I took the plunge. I just hope it being at level 4 isn't too much as the OU courses I did were only ever level 1- I think I'll ask how the levels compare.
There's 3 of the nurse branches been put together for lectures: a Learning disabilities group, Mental health group and my little group of child branch.
So far I've had 7 Lectures on:
Structure and function of the body
Organisation of the NHS
Holism
Spirituality
Ergonomics
Communication
and then module introductions.
I've had seminars (which are smaller groups and more interactive than seminars) on:
Introduction to Enquiry Based Learning (you get a scenario and have to research problems and solutions)
Professionalism
and using journals for referencing (primary and secondary referencing etc)
I've been given 4 assignments and two tasks. Though some of the assignments aren't due until next semester (term).
I have even used the library to borrow a laptop, borrow books and just generally browse. I like it - you use your card to get in and out and there's even a machine to let you borrow and return books.
Everything to do with the course I can get on line especially nursing journal which I can access for free with my 'Athens' password. Though I've used loads of ink and paper printing off the lecture slides etc.
Plus I got 2 months worth of bursary payments right on time which was obviously very good
I always thought lectures would be a bit boring (it's a fact that the average adult loses concentration after a maximum of 20 mins) but the lecturers really make them enjoyable by telling you anecdotes and cracking little jokes.
I'm already glad I took the plunge. I just hope it being at level 4 isn't too much as the OU courses I did were only ever level 1- I think I'll ask how the levels compare.
22 March 2008
End of the 1st week
Well that's the 1st week over with
So far I've had talks on:
* The uni's IT system - including wireless access info
*NMC code of conduct - I'm on their student register now apparently
*Placement info
*Occupational health/sick policy
and
* The uni's facilities - most of which is on their website.
I also had a fitting for my uniform - 4 tunic tops and 4 pairs of trousers, which I think is very generous and will make it easier to get these washed etc.
The uni also provides each student with a USB memory stick and remote network access, meaning if I log on with my laptop I can use their windows 2007 etc as I currently only have open office on my asis laptop.
Oh, and I passed my Open University course: Understanding health.
So far I've had talks on:
* The uni's IT system - including wireless access info
*NMC code of conduct - I'm on their student register now apparently
*Placement info
*Occupational health/sick policy
and
* The uni's facilities - most of which is on their website.
I also had a fitting for my uniform - 4 tunic tops and 4 pairs of trousers, which I think is very generous and will make it easier to get these washed etc.
The uni also provides each student with a USB memory stick and remote network access, meaning if I log on with my laptop I can use their windows 2007 etc as I currently only have open office on my asis laptop.
Oh, and I passed my Open University course: Understanding health.
26 January 2008
17 March 2008
~ Welcome to my new blog that I will be keeping as a nursing student0);">**********************************************************************************
Well today was my first day of University on my nursing diploma course-child branch
At 11:00 am I went to the clinical skills centre. All the students were required to sign in on a register. My guidance tutor (GT) handed me my Personal and Professional Development File (PPDF) as well as a timetable for the week, group information and list of telephone numbers.
Then we sat through a lecture welcoming us to the uni.
At lunchtime there were a number of stalls set up in the uni gym with information on unions, uni facilities, the NHS fraud dept and chaplinacy. All had freebies lol. I was able to get my library/uni card that day as I'd enrolled online.
In the afternoon I met the rest of my group and had a tour of the campus.
There was a lot of info given today but overall it's been a good experience
Well today was my first day of University on my nursing diploma course-child branch
At 11:00 am I went to the clinical skills centre. All the students were required to sign in on a register. My guidance tutor (GT) handed me my Personal and Professional Development File (PPDF) as well as a timetable for the week, group information and list of telephone numbers.
Then we sat through a lecture welcoming us to the uni.
At lunchtime there were a number of stalls set up in the uni gym with information on unions, uni facilities, the NHS fraud dept and chaplinacy. All had freebies lol. I was able to get my library/uni card that day as I'd enrolled online.
In the afternoon I met the rest of my group and had a tour of the campus.
There was a lot of info given today but overall it's been a good experience
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