baileys_mum Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 I don't do any placements no, just a 4 hour exam in July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkabel Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I was thinking of becoming a midwife, but in total would mean 5 years study on benefits I'll probably get shot down for this but if you'd like to become a midwife, go for it, there's a huge shortage of them and for 5 years of studying, think of the benefits when qualified. You help others in need (little piggies ) so your giving something back to society, i say go for it and good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*_ash_* Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I'll probably get shot down for this but if you'd like to become a midwife, go for it, there's a huge shortage of them and for 5 years of studying, think of the benefits when qualified. You help others in need (little piggies ) so your giving something back to society, i say go for it and good luck Surely midwives help people give birth to Blades fans too?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Surely midwives help people give birth to Blades fans too?! For anybody who doesn't already know - Baileys_mum breeds and rescues guinea pigs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*_ash_* Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 For anybody who doesn't already know - Baileys_mum breeds and rescues guinea pigs I knew that *cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Macbeth Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I am doing it through the open university while I am on sickness benefits so I haven't paid for it per se Good luck with your studies, no learning is ever wasted! Do you know if you'll be well enough to a)study midwifery, as that surely won't be by OU, but in a working environment, and b) to actually work as a midwife? Just wondering, as you mention sickness and hands on nursing can be pretty hard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 why not try working for a care home, they could with someone educated & qualified to help run those places by all accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I am doing it through the open university while I am on sickness benefits so I haven't paid for it per se Hi baileys_mum. Depending on why you are on sickness benefits you may have a problem with midwifery, as they require you to undergo a full health check. Certain problems such as diabetes, eating disorders, any mobility problems (bad back or bad joints that may prevent you being on your feet all day and lifting) may exempt you from the course. They do also usually require some work experience within a health care setting, either paid or voluntary. Other options could be the NHS graduate management training scheme (http://www.bringingleadershiptolife.nhs.uk/) or other NHS administration positions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ow do Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I am doing BScHon Health and Social care degree, what jobs will this open up for me? surley you do a course to help you get in to the kind of job you want did you not look in to this before yoy started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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