Need some advice

Hi there ;-)

I live in Dublin and have been offered a place at Uni in London to study nursing this Sept but a condition of my place is that i sit biology at the highest level in the Irish Leaving Certificate exams in 6 weeks then i will have the requirements i need. Problem is im crap at biology but i just need a D and im in. What i wanted advice on is if it all goes belly up and i don't get my D and can't go to my Uni what about Auxillary nursing and getting myself in and qualified this way. I have been looking for info on this because in Ireland there is really only one course which is the degree and it's the only way in to nursing . I have experience as a nursing assistant and am 23.

I would really appreciate any info as there isn't many options in Ireland and nursing is what i was made for

Im working away now but not at what i should be and it's depressing

Help me please

Lots of kudles xxxxx
Lil Jeni

Lil Jeni,

For 5 weeks study biology then relax, sit for the exam and go into nursing!!Dont think about what if until it happens.
Dont settle for second. You got the appointment so use it. There's may ways to study, lots of online references and I bet you can get study guides.

Dennis

study girl, study girl,,, best of luck,,xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx shaz xxxx,,,, i sure you will do it xxx [;)

Originally posted by Lil Baby All the usual is on the course, DNA and Genetics, the complete human body plus plants and animals and about another 40 chapters

Oh I see! Can't help with the genetics much and as for the plants and animals then I can't remember myself as the last time I did normal biology was some 20 years ago now! , however if you need stuff like pain pathways, kidneys, endocrine, vascular, renal systems etc...then just ask away if you do not understand something or I could post under a new heading and put some pictures there also Just don't ask me about the heart because I just can't get that into my head for some strange reason!!!

Anyway I am sure you will be just fine and if you are not then we will talk about the other options later!!

Good luck!

Hi,

No I have been out of school a few years now and have been working so when i was offered my place in this college they said i needed another higher grade in my school results so i had no choice but to do Biology as it's the 1 i did at the lower level while at school

Im trying to study after work and at weekends but it's slow and annoying but it has to be done

I always wanted to go to Queens, i went for interviews there when i was 18 but got cut in the last round i was pretty down so it made me too nervous to apply again.

Im happy to be going to the UK i need to get away from home and live my life although i will be leaving someone behind i wish i didn't have to but im still excited

I just feel sick with the pressure to pass

Lil Jeni

Do it, do it, do it God I wish I had, had the chance. Your family will always be there where ever you go or do, pass or fail. You have the rest of your life in front of you, please take it from me go for it !I have so many regrets in my life so many "I wish I had have done's " What have you got to loose. I work as a HCA which is great but I know I would have been a good nurse if I had had the chance. (my father would never allow me to study I had to go out and earn money !)
Angie

Originally posted by Angie I work as a HCA which is great but I know I would have been a good nurse if I had had the chance. (my father would never allow me to study I had to go out and earn money !) Angie

So did I and that is why I am doing the training only now at 37 (nearly)!

It is never too late!!!!!!!

Angie,

I did not miss you and my previous name was Modette! before I had login problems!!

Trouble is I spend far too much time in here!

Keep posting, we need you!

Hi Angie, sorry some of us have missed you, we should be more observant but well you know how it is, the days and months are flying by and life seems to be so busy, so big apology from me.

Trust me Isy never acts her age, you should see her on a free Saturday night clubbing lol. No one is too old for anything, trust me.

Good luck in all you do, karen

errrrrrrrrrrr what age am i ment to be karen??????? thats my problem i keep forgettin it lol

Originally posted by isy xx i trust ya karen.......pure i got the wavy from u, i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeee to steal

OMG!!!!!!



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Edited by Pure Maiden

hi jeni

even if you dont achieve the highest grade of biology im pretty sure there are plenty other unis who would be willing to accept you... many dont require taht you have biology... they teach you biology after you start but doing the course no matter what grade you will definately be a huge help to you.

in august all the unis who have not filled their course will offer places through clearing so im sure something will come up in your favour.... maybe even queens.

good luck

Hi jenni

Listen, I went to college and did A levels when I had 4 kids. Sat Human biology A level and chemistry GCSE in one year and then Psychology. Recently sat A level chemistry in a year. Basically, I did what I needed to do, fitting it in around kids and work.
It is sometimes hard- I can honestly say Human Biology was my favourite. I studied for a degree in Environmental Science and then trained as a science teacher. I have taught science to year 7, 8 and 9, physics and biology to year 10 and 11 (GCSE)and biology to year 12 and 13( A level). I have not taught A level since 2001, but I know that with a bit of research and Pure maiden helping, we could give you help with areas you are not that sure about.
What you have to remember Jenni, is that you are still very young and have years ahead of you (I am 39 and applying to do nursing now). Therefore, if you do not get up to the standard you need this year on biology, then you keep working at it for next year. If I could get a B in my Human Biology in one year after being out of education for many years and having children, I am convinced you can do it to. (I can assure you I am not mega intelligent or anything).
Help is at hand now if you want it; if you do not manage the grade this year, we will help you to get there for next. You mustn't give up. You can soooo.. do this. Please believe it.
What you have to remember: If something is worth going for, it is worth working for. Set yourself targets/goals. Look at the course info and the contents you need to cover (your teacher/tutor should provide you with this). Look closely at every little detail, compile a list and tick of what you are confident with, Then start to work through the areas you are not sure about.Plan what and when you will look at each area - be realistic. Don't spend to long on any one area and cover all the areas you need to. (It is a bit like when you actually do an exam - do not spend to much time on one area and you can always go back if you have extra time). As you approach each area, if there is anything that really stumps you, post as many questions as you need to. If you let me know what exam board you are with and exam you are working towards, I will resaerch what the course requirements are.

All the best jenni

Ali xx

No Pure

Not clever, but very determined and I work very hard.
When I set my mind to something, I do not give up easily.


Bye
Ali xx

I took the exam in June

I worked really hard but was still disappointed in myself as some stuff came up that i hadn't even touched on. There was just so much i was trying to cover as much as possible in the time i had

One good thing was at the end of the exam i was the only one left which i felt was positive cause i wouldn't have done any worse than those who left early as there was plenty to keep me busy for another hour at least

So now im just back at work trying not to think about it but not thinking of anything else

I really don't want to repeat cause i feel i really need to do something productive now, i want to move onward and upward not backward so am thinking maybe i should do something else if i fail like maybe its a sign i wasn't meant to be a nurse ( deep i know ) but im getting nowhere and im not happy im better than that

Listen to me moaning

This is gr8 therapy

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You never know luck might be on my side and i might pass

That would be the boost of confidence i need

I know its not the end of the world if i fail but i feel pressure to pass as so many people have been supportive and feel so strongly that i will pass i hate the thought of telling them i didn't but thats just my sillyness

Hi Everybody

I passed my biology exam a couple of weeks ago

Iwill be starting my course soon, am meant to start in Sept but defered until Jan cause started a new job in the Faculty of nursing at the royal college of surgeons in Dublin

Was thinking of doing my training here next year because i will be a mature student and could go to trinity College which is my lifes ambition and with this new job i will get advice from some really influential people here in Dublin

But also im excited about going to the university of hertfordshire in January too

Just not sure whats right for me

But i passed the stinky biology


YYYYYEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHHH

I know i didn't pass my much but i passed

I also passed a driving test and got a new job in the same week so im a happy bunny

Well I can only add to the congratulations that Wiz has offered with you passing your driving test!!!! and you passed your exam, take a good look at yourself and make sure you feel very proud for all the hard work that you have done, I cannot imagine that anyone would feel anything other than so chuffed at this point in time and I do so feel that you do not believe in yourself!!!!!

I knew you could do it Jenni!!!!!!

Here is a big welldone from me!!!!!!




Edited by Pure Maiden

Hi Jen

Fabulous work - Remember, there never is any point to looking on the bleak side, particularly before you know the final result; and even if it had turned out bad, there is always tomorrow to improve.
Fortunately, you are a brighter button than you give yourself credit - well done!
Listen to me, I am turning into a right philosopher. I should take a leaf out of my own book though, because I am always thinking the worst will happen to myself.

Good luck with the driving.