BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) direct entry
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 both its 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, Interim 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 5 September 2018
- Complete photo upload by Wednesday 5 September 2018.
The forms below are based on the University's open learning platform. You will be asked to create an account to enable you to complete the forms.
- Complete the online uniform form by Wednesday 5 September 2018
- Complete the online name badge form by Wednesday 5 September 2018
- Complete the online self declaration form by Wednesday 5 September 2018.
- Check list for all the activity you need to undertake
- Key dates.
Documents to bring with you on Thursday 6 September 2018
- Passport (to enable you to collect your University card)
- Any documents requested by the admissions team.
Introductory timetable for direct entry – Exeter
Thursday 6 September 2018
- 10:00–12:00 Tollards 3
Session: introduction to the mental health nursing course, timetable and activity
Speaker: Jon Perry, Field Lead
- 12:00–13:00 lunch break
- 13:00–13:30 Tollards 4 and 5.
Session: introduction to Disability Assist Services
This session will be held alongside adult nursing students
Speaker: Disability Assist Advisor
- 13:30–14:00 Tollards 4 and 5
Session: introduction to Counselling Service
This session will be held alongside adult nursing students
Speaker: University Counsellor
- 14:00–16:00 Tollards 4 and 5
Session: commencing placement learning
Speaker: Amanda Young, Stage Lead adult
Speaker: Jon Perry, Field Lead, mental health
Friday 7 September 2018
- 10:00–11:30 Tollards 1
Session: introduction to placements, POW/POPPI, placement development teams
Speaker: Jon Perry, Field Lead, mental health
- 11:30–12:00 Tollards 4 and 5
Session: introduction to learning and technology services
This session will be held alongside adult nursing students
Speaker: learning technologist
- 12:00–13:00 lunch break
- 13:00–14:00 Tollards 4 and 5
Session: introduction to digital learning services
This session will be held alongside adult nursing students
Speaker: Dan Metcalfe, Learning Technologist
- 15:00–16:00 Tollards 4 and 5
Session: introduction to learning support
This session will be held alongside adult nursing students
Speaker: Learning Support Advisor
Induction week – Year 2 – for all Year 2 mental health nursing students based in Exeter
Monday 10 September 2018
- 10:00–11:00 Tollards 1
Speaker: Jon Perry, Field Lead mental health
- 11:00–12:00 Tollards 4 and 5
This session will be held alongside adult nursing students
Speaker: Learning Development Advisor
- 12:00–13:00 lunch
- 13:00–15:00 Tollards 4 and 5
This session will be held alongside adult nursing students
Speaker: child health team
- 15:00–16:00 Tollards 4 and 5
This session will be held alongside adult nursing students
Speaker: information specialist
Tuesday 11 September 2018
- 11:00–12:00 Tollards 1
Speaker: Paul Gillard Careers Advisor
- 12:00–13:00 lunch
- 13:00–14:00 Tollards 1
Speaker: mental health lecturers
- 14:00–16:00 Tollards 4 and 5
This session will be held alongside adult nursing students
Speaker: to be confirmed
Additional activity you may be required to undertake
If an occupational health appointment is required this will take place on Wednesday 26 September 2018 in Tollards 1 and 2.
It is important that you attend your appointment as this is a condition to attending your placement area. Please ensure you bring a record of any immunisations you may have had to your first appointment. It is possible your first inoculation may take place at this appointment. There will be a series of follow-up appointments for inoculations throughout the first term and you will receive email notification of these.
If an occupational health appointment is required this will take place on Wednesday 26 September 2018 in Tollards 1 and 2.
It is important that you attend your appointment as this is a condition to attending your placement area. Please ensure you bring a record of any immunisations you may have had to your first appointment. It is possible your first inoculation may take place at this appointment. There will be a series of follow-up appointments for inoculations throughout the first term and you will receive email notification of these.
If you have a needle phobia please advise occupational health before you start via the email below. You will need to quote your name, date of birth and course in any email to occupational health.