Nursing Placements UK part 1 | What to expect

[@Saz30flirtythriving]

I’ve just completed my first placement in an emergency surgical ward it was brilliant I seen so much, I love how you explain things, placement is brilliant and when I learn a lot, thank you for providing information as it can be daunting at times especially when you start xx

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@Saz30flirtythriving Aw that's amazing!! Im glad you enjoyed it. I hope everything is going well for you 🥰 xx

[@staceymoore1576]

Thank you so much for your video. This has helped me feel more relieved and at ease about my placement in eldery care. ❤

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Glad it was helpful! Hope the first placement goes well for you x

[@VeeVe3]

I’ve just started my adult nursing bsc at BCU! Thanks for this :)

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@@VeeVe3 Whoop! Amazing. BCU IS THE BEST! But I am biased 🥰 x

[@VeeVe3]

@@ClaireCarmichaelI came in today for a lecture and as I walked in I saw a familiar face on a massive banner. I thought, I know that face from somewhere. Then saw your name and realised it’s you! So cool x

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@VeeVe3 Aw!!! Yeah I was on their recent 'look at me now' campaign 🥰 xx

[@UlaKali-gl3jl]

This video is really helpful, thank you xx I’ll be starting placements in January and I cannot wait 😁

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Ula. Kali Morning! Thank you so much. Do you know where you’re placement is yet? How exciting!!! 🎉 xx

[@UlaKali-gl3jl]

Claire Carmichael morning 😊 Yes, I’m studying Children’s Nursing at London South Bank University and my placement is at Kings College Hospital ☺️

[@paulinebonde914]

Thank you for this video 😊

[@bibianaamatu2188]

So excited for all you've achieved😀😃 well done

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Bibiana Amatu Thank you 🙏🏼

[@fleurpomponne9905]

Good to know BCU are strict about hair 😅 I’m so excited to start in September, at least I’ve got the summer to practice getting my hair right 🙌🏻

[@ClaireCarmichael]

fleur wheeler They are! 🙈 Most trusts are in Birmingham. As long as it’s off the collar they don’t mind :) Funny story, I had just finished a skills session at uni... we have to wear uniform then. And I had took my hair out to let it lose for the way home. One of the lecturers saw it and went to put it up 🙈 I thought she was leaning in for a big hug so I hugged her 🤣 wasn’t awkward at all... 🙈🤣 I must of needed a hug haha. Did make us laugh though. You’ll be alright! You’re going to be on the new curriculum which is exciting! I’ve not actually heard what changes they’ve made to the course yet. But I have heard you’ll be taught to do bloods and IVs 🤔 but again, I’m not 100% certain so don’t quote me on this. I’d like to find out more then maybe do a Vlog about it :) x

[@fleurpomponne9905]

Claire Carmichael ahh love a good awkward moment like that 😂 I’m pretty sure the new guidelines do want the new nursing students to do IVs and take blood (something I’m dreading and looking forward to too) and the number of hours we need to do on placement has gone up to 3500 hours now 😅😂

[@mutsamutsa3244]

I can't believe I don't have time to watch your videos at the moment, busy with assignments and e learning, thanks for the placement tips 😊

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Mutsa Irish Dont worry. I hope your work is going well! ☺️ x

[@beeking7971]

It's amazing how many different things you can do as a nurse! That's one of the things I love about nursing. I was wondering, when you do last offices do you give the patient anything like a flower or a home made blanket? On my ward we don't do anything like that, we just wash the patient, put them in a shroud and wrap them in a sheet and some of us wish we could do something a bit more personal and dignified. I know other hospitals have different procedures. Thank you for talking about last offices because it scares a lot of people but it's all part of nursing - cradle to grave - and in a dignified and compassionate way.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Gwen Owen exactly that Gwen! I did talk a lot more about the last offices but I actually cut it out because I didn’t want to upset anyone. We do exactly what you do as well. You’re right a flower or something would be lovely wouldn’t it? :) I think different cultures do different things too. It depends on the person maybe? X

[@cee4realyeboah615]

Thanks for sharing, am due to start my placement in January, really helpful into

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Whoop! Hope your placement goes well for you x

[@louisedavison4029]

I love working as a Community HCA and training to become a nurse too.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Aw amazing! Well done! 👏🏻 hope you’re getting on ok x

[@wiranyanewland3146]

I watch your video it is very helpful for my interview tips for HCA in the hospital 🙏

[@2OrdinaryGuys]

Great video claire as usual- and very informative. We do 8-8 x

[@ClaireCarmichael]

2OrdinaryGuys That’s not too bad of a shift!! 😊 x

[@nic3525]

I wear scrubs and they are so comfy

[@humparumpa]

Oh I agree - dentures are the best to clean 🙈

[@ClaireCarmichael]

emeliebham Haha yay!!! Aren’t they just?! I don’t even know what’s so satisfying about it. I just love it so much 🙈 x

[@beeking7971]

I don't know how you both enjoy it so much! Dentures and anything eye related are the two things I struggle with. And shaving men really scares me but I know a lot of people love it.

[@tashax8841]

Great video Claire 😊 I do wonder why wedding bands are allowed though, surely they pose a risk?

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Natasha Hewlett I’m not sure to be honest? I think the theory behind it is that they are smooth and can easily be wiped where as diamonds have rough bits that can harbour bacteria? 🤔 lol! But then unless you’re going to take the wedding band off and wash it out every time you wash your hands, surely bacteria can still harbour under it? Thank you Natasha :) 🌻✨

[@pennywalker2143]

Brushing dentures is oddly satisfying! 😆

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Penny Halliwell yes thank you!! I’m so glad someone agrees here haha. I was beginning to worry about myself 🙈

[@gabriellareid8224]

I’m applying for BCU!! Do you get to choose what days you work on placement? I have commitments on certain days xx

[@ClaireCarmichael]

G-G Cool yay go you!!! It depends what those commitments are but no you can’t really pick and chose what days you do :( but you can ask and they can accommodate I’m sure ☺️ xx

[@kerryglover6059]

Hi, I have been looking into nursing and was wondering about vaccinations and the health clearance you need are you required to be vaccinated to be a nurse ?

[@zararaymond7900]

Hi Claire, you mention that during your first placement you dressed wounds. Were you able to observe this practice before applying it in practice? Thankyou

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Zara Raymond Yes :) I was under direct supervision by my mentor too. You should always have training before doing any skills like this 💙

[@adzhu55]

Hi!! How long summer holidays do you get in the first year? x

[@ClaireCarmichael]

You don’t get holidays like normal university. You get allocate a set amount of holiday over the year. It depends what university does what… I started in January and had Easter and Christmas off :)

[@HarrietShearsmith]

This was really helpful xx

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Harriet Shearsmith thank you! :) xx

[@Edwxrd-_-1]

My Name is Naomi. I have apply nursing course at Wolverhampton University in september and i do not what do am very confused can you please advice me should i do .thank you

[@talashk615]

Hi there could you please give me some ideas for student nurse led innovative improvement projects. We have an assignment on it. An example could be music therapy for dementia.

[@charlene.iohamobi385]

Hi Claire, I’m a new student at BCU as well, I am currently on my first placement and I am really struggling not just academically but clinically. Is there anyway you could put me through please?

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Morning! Aw sorry to hear this. What is it you’re struggling with? Also first year, first placement is always tough! So please don’t beat yourself up about it. You’re not expected to know much, it’s the start of your learning 🥰 What do you mean ‘put me through?’ What? 🙈 x

[@davidobeng4741]

I enjoyed your video what uni r u at what branch of nursing r u doing

[@ClaireCarmichael]

I’ve finished uni and qualified now :) but I was at BCU doing adult nursing

[@lilianlilian7416]

Hello, please I want to ask this question My assessor is so tormenting so I have decided not to work with her and I have beg another sister to help me signed my placement document. I just want to ask if this is going to affect me negatively and secondly at there end of my placement how are they going to sign me off. Is my university going to send out any documents for them to sign me off or are my going to leave just like that Thank you

[@ClaireCarmichael]

It shouldn’t affect you being signed off? I’m sorry you’ve had that. Please report this though and get another official mentor in place for you. The NMC did change the guidelines on mentors, so as long as you have a nominated practice assessor you sign you off :) the other competencies in your documents anyone can sign for you if they’ve seen you do a skill. This NMC link might help: www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/standards-of-proficiency/standards-for-student-supervision-and-assessment/student-supervision-assessment.pdf Any worries please contact your uni team for support :( xx

[@lilianlilian7416]

@@ClaireCarmichael thank you very much for the advice

[@aspiegirl6679]

Where can you buy suitable shoes from? I'm a UK size 10 so I feel like it's gunna be an issue for placements xD

[@ClaireCarmichael]

I did a vlog review on some nursing shoes! They are by far the best I’ve ever had 😍 I wonder if they do a size 10?! Xx

[@adigill1488]

Placements in certain UK hospitals could be a nightmare. Many students drop out of nursing because of placement issues.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

lion Roar People do drop out you’re right. But for all different reasons. Not purely a placement. It also depends on you as a person and how you view things?

[@todomido4ever955]

I have my first placement now in October (March20), I'm sick with excitement and nerves.

[@nic3525]

I'm march 20 as well start my placement in 1 week.

[@todomido4ever955]

@@nic3525 excited for you!! goodluck!

[@tonybrimmicombe5454]

Or better still get your placement cancelled and given to another year group, so we might have to do our placements during the summer. Not fun when you're looking forward to the placement and it gets taken away

[@ClaireCarmichael]

What? Why have they done this? Maybe to protect you if it’s a Covid area? 🤔

[@tonybrimmicombe5454]

@@ClaireCarmichael Because the uni couldn't get enough placements for everyone, therefore, year 1 was sacrificed, I'll be an expert virtual patient-nurse but when it comes to real people, I won't have a clue. They have even completed a state of the art virtual hospital, we're year 1, not allowed so I'm a little upset that uni is making up lectures twice a week to make up for not going and calling it placement hours.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@@tonybrimmicombe5454 Aw this is such a shame!! But I’m glad you’ll be protected at least. It’s just so sad that this has to happen :( you need that clinical experience out there. Even more so if you’ve never worked in healthcare before too. Just do the absolute best you can right now and keep your head high ❤️ xx

[@tonybrimmicombe5454]

@@ClaireCarmichael I want to, I don't know what the word is, demoralising?! Maybe, but as you say, I can only change the things I can and accept the things I can't, it'll be fine

[@iqrahjabeen73]

Would you have to wear your nurses uniform everyday into university at bcu because I’m starting bcu in September and wanted to know ??

[@lolaolanipekun339]

iqrah jabeen we have to wear our uniform if we have lab sessions (practicals )

[@reuben3694]

Infection control for piercings, surely it’s the same for all piercings so if you’re allowed to wear studs then how that not infection control? Also I see nurses everywhere with nose piercings and tattoos.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Facial piercings aren’t allowed, but I’ve seen many wear them too. You’re allowed stud earrings but that’s all. Tattoos aren’t an infection control issue?? Xx

[@yta8892]

Do they pay you for the placements?

[@ClaireCarmichael]

No, it’s all free student nurse labour 😅😅

[@yta8892]

@@ClaireCarmichael man that’s going to be tough, Maintance loans ain’t enough.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@@yta8892 I had to work through my degree 😅 which is tough on top of uni and working etc. But it’s possible ☺️

[@yta8892]

@@ClaireCarmichael 😩. Sounds like no social life for 3 years. Thanks for giving your time to answer 👍.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@@yta8892 depends on you really. I had the best 3 years of my life 💙 I found a lot of time to socialise still despite working / uni / placements ☺️ xx

[@nolickspittle4753]

Please reveal your accent origin ;)

[@ClaireCarmichael]

It’s from all over 🙈 the uk

[@nolickspittle4753]

@@ClaireCarmichael Mainly Brummy? x

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@@nolickspittle4753 yes 🥰 Brum and Cheltenham mainly lol! It’s a weird mix haha

[@adigill1488]

She has water downed the facts. Placement is a torture.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

lion Roar according to yourself it is. Maybe you had a bad experience? Did you report it to your university? Our university protects us against these things and if a placement isn’t safe they will remove us and students won’t be allowed there again. Some placements, students won’t enjoy as much as others. But one bad placement doesn’t mean a bad career. My GP placement was amazing and the rest of my career is going to be amazing.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

lion Roar also, nursing isn’t for everyone

[@dantae666]

10 years in the nhs you are 100% correct. I sense this is a yes person who in a few years will join the real world