School of Nursing and Midwifery
The Robert Gordon University
Faculty of Health and Social Care
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QG
Direct line: 01224-263116
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School of Nursing and Midwifery & NHS Grampian
Nursing Summer School
NURSING SUMMER SCHOOL
The purpose of the Nursing Summer School is to provide potential recruits to the pre-registration nursing
programme with better support and information to ensure they make the right career choice.
DATES: 17th – 24th July 2017
The number of places at the Nursing Summer School this year are limited to twenty (20) and these are being
offered to senior secondary school pupils throughout Grampian, who meet the requirements, on a first come
first serve basis. Thus it is important that any of your pupils who are seriously considering a career in nursing
apply for a place as soon as possible.
The Robert Gordon University and NHS Grampian deliver pre-registration nurse education at BN (Hons) and
BN levels for Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, and Children and Young People's Nursing. Whilst there
are some similarities across these fields of nursing practice, for example, the professional attitudes and
values-base, qualified nurses possess knowledge and skills that are unique to each field. The pre-registration
nursing programme challenges students to develop the personal and professional requirements for
registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Thereafter, each field of practice offers rewarding and
diverse career opportunities.
Current students have highlighted the benefits of having had some clinical practice experience prior to
commencing pre-registration nursing education as it lessens the 'reality shock' sometimes felt. The Nursing
Summer School is not designed as work experience rather it provides the participants with a comprehensive
and structured insight into nursing in each of the three fields of practice. The Nursing Summer School does
not consider or address midwifery.
The Nursing Summer School experience will provide participants with simulated clinical nursing practice
within the University's state of the art clinical skills centre. Participants will also have access to a range of
practising registered nurses and they will spend some time in clinical locations under the supervision of
registered nurses. In addition, there will be opportunities to talk with current student nurses and work with
members of the public who volunteer to role play patients in simulated skills practise sessions. Although
participants will have to come to Robert Gordon University for two days during the week, they will have the
opportunity to undertake the visits to the Placement areas in Elgin.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Any pupil applying will be 16 years old before Monday 10th July 2017.
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Pupils should be returning to school after the summer break 2017
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Pupils must have support from their schools as indicated on the application and consent form.
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Pupils must be able to attend the full Nursing Summer School as scheduled, i.e. arrive at the
University or Clinical Areas every day at the designated times irrespective of where they may be
travelling from.
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Pupils must be actively considering a career in nursing.
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Pupils must be studying or intending to study 5 national qualifications and at least three higher
grades. English, maths and a science should be part of their subject choices.
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Pupils must also have an understanding of the importance of good personal conduct and the need
to fully engage with the preparation provided to ensure access to clinical practice environments. This
includes signed all relevant consent and confidentiality forms which will be provided to successful
applicants.
APPLYING:
Interested pupils should complete the application and consent forms (enclosed) after discussing the
opportunity with their guidance teacher or another appropriate member of staff from their school.
Pupils should complete the form and submit it by no later than 5th May 2017. Confirmation regarding the
success of the applicant in securing a place on the Nursing Summer School will be made to the individual
applicants.
Our intention will then be to make contact with successful applicants by the middle of June 2017. This will be
through email, telephone and/or mail. We will then liaise regularly with them in the period leading up to the
Nursing Summer School.
If you or any pupils require further information before making a decision please contact me, Jennifer Cowie,
on telephone number 01224-263116.
Yours sincerely
Jennifer Cowie
Lecturer
 01224-263116
 [email protected]
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