The Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I)

Nursing Jobs

Nurses plan and provide medical and nursing care to patients in hospital, at home or in other settings who are suffering from chronic or acute physical or mental ill health.

Qualifications and training required

In order to qualify as a nurse you must study a three to four-year degree course. Graduates who already have a degree in a relevant subject such as life, health, biological or social sciences can qualify via a shortened two-year postgraduate diploma course.

Degree course applications should be made through UCAS; those for shortened postgraduate courses should be made directly to the relevant institutions. Any experience of caring for or working with people (eg in a care home or hospice) can be helpful.

Key skills for nurses

  • Good health and fitness
  • Caring and compassionate nature
  • Excellent teamwork and people skills
  • Observational skills
  • Ability to use initiative
  • Ability to deal with emotionally charged and pressured situations
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Resilience
  • Stamina

Nursing Jobs | Nursing in Australia