Adult Health Nursing students undertaking their study in Truro, Knowledge Spa
Direct Entry and sponsored Year 2
Welcome to
the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Plymouth. You have already
completed part of your nursing studies and are entering a further fascinating
intellectual and professional journey to enable you to practice as a nurse. You will need to stay focused and
work hard, but should also aim to enjoy your studies and make the most of your
time as a member of the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the University.
The sessions scheduled below will give you the opportunity to find out more
about the nursing course in Plymouth, the course documentation you will
be using, timetables and meet some of the staff. You will also become familiar
with the University of Plymouth Exeter campus and the services available to support
you.
On behalf of the staff and students I welcome you to the University of Plymouth and
look forward to meeting you.
Message from Louise Winfield, Head of School
of Nursing and Midwifery
There are a number of activities you need to complete before you start your studies with the University of Plymouth.
- Complete online enrolment by Wednesday 04 September 2019
- Complete photo upload by Wednesday 04 September 2019
The forms below are based on the University's open learning platform within the School of Nursing and Midwifery section. The link for this can be found above. You will be asked to create an account to enable you to complete the forms.
- Complete the online name badge form by Wednesday 04 September 2019
- Complete the uniform sizing form by Wednesday 04 September 2019
- Complete the update of records form by Wednesday 04 September 2019
- Key dates
- Link to the moodle site where module information is located
- Practice Hours: If you have yet provided confirmation of your practice hours you can do this using the on line APL Mapping site within the Faculty section of the open learning website.
- Passport (to enable you to collect your University card)
- Any documents requested by the Admissions Team
Introductory timetable for direct entry students
Please note the sessions on 05 and 06 September will be held in Plymouth alongside Year 2 Degree Apprentices and direct entry students based in Plymouth and Exeter. This is an opportunity to meet your colleagues across the South West.
Thursday 05 September 2019
- 10.00–11:30 Plymouth Drake Circus: Babbage 214
- Activity: introduction to the nursing programme, timetable and Year 2
- Speaker: Caroline Jamison, Degree Apprentice Lead
- 1130 - 1200 Plymouth Drake Circus, Fitzroy 201
- Activity: Introduction Technology and Information Services
- Speaker: Samantha Brown, Senior Information Specialist
12:00–1300 lunch break
- 1300 - 1400 Plymouth Drake Circus, Fitzroy 201
- Activity: Introduction to Digital Learning Services
- Speaker: Lecturers, Adult Health and Mental health
- 1400 - 1500 Plymouth Drake Circus, Fitzroy 201
- Activity: Placement Learning: essential information
- Speaker: Caroline Jamison, Adult Health Lecturer, Programme Lead Degree Apprentice,Teresa Baker, ARC Systems
Friday 06 September 2019
- 1000 - 1100 Plymouth Drake Circus Fitzroy 201
- Activity: Introduction to Student Services
- Speaker: Representatives from Disability Assist and Counselling Services
- 1100 - 1200 Plymouth Drake Circus Fitzroy 201
- Activity: Completion of enrolment/documentation
- Speaker: Professional Services Team
- 1200 - 1300 Lunch Break
- 1300 - 1500 Plymouth Drake Circus: Fitzroy 201
- Activity: Commencing Placement Learning
- Speaker: Carol Coleman, Adult Health Field Lead, Plymouth, Diane Carpenter Mental Health Field Lead, Placement Development Team Leads
All further sessions will be held in Truro, Knowledge Spa
Induction week – Year 2
Thursday 12 September 2019
- 0930 - 1100 Truro Knowledge Spa, G10 Lecture Theatre
- Session: Introduction to Year 2
- Speaker: Lisa Attrill, Adult Health Lecturer, Fiona Ramsay, Mental Health Lecturer
- 1115 - 1215 Truro Knowledge Spa, G10 Lecture Theatre
- Session: Stepping up to Level 5 Study and Planning the Year ahead
- Speaker: Lisa Attrill, Adult Health Lecturer, Fiona Ramsay, Mental Health Lecturer
- 1215 - 1300 Lunch break
- 1300 - 1500 Truro Knowledge Spa, G10 Lecture Theatre
- Session: Safeguarding Children
- Speaker: Child Health Lecturer
Friday 13 September 2019
- Session: Self Directed Study
Activity to include completion of self directed learning packages listed below.
- Completion of Skills for Health packages
- Learning Development
- Equality and Diversity
- Careers
Mandatory requirements
- You will need to undertake manual handing and basic life support training before you undertake your first placement.
- Monday 16 September 2019 - please make sure you have downloaded the timetable