University of Cumbria student nurse makes a difference by advocating for patients

University of Cumbria student nurse makes a difference by advocating for patients

Discover how current University of Cumbria Nursing student, Josh Gilroy, is making a difference whilst training for his BA (Hons) in Adult Nursing, from playing a part in life-saving diagnoses to representing Cumbria within the Royal College of Nursing.


Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Tagged Nursing, Student Life

Guide to finance for student parents

Guide to finance for student parents

Studying while being a parent is both challenging and rewarding. With more commitments than students who don’t have children, you need to make sure that you make things as simple for yourself as possible. This includes having all the financial support in place which you are entitled to.


Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Tagged Finance, Nursing, Student Life

How to write a great application for a masters in nursing

How to write a great application for a masters in nursing

Write an excellent personal statement to support your masters in nursing application for University.


Posted on Friday, March 25, 2022

Tagged Nursing

What skills and qualifications do you need to be a nurse?

What skills and qualifications do you need to be a nurse?

Discover the character traits, skills and qualifications nurses need to start their career and succeed in their professional practice.


Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2022

Tagged Midwifery, Nursing

5 ways you’ll be prepared for your future career with our Health and Social Care Integrated Foundation Year

5 ways you’ll be prepared for your future career with our Health and Social Care Integrated Foundation Year

If you're interested in getting into a career in Health and Social Care then our integrated foundation year route can provide the stepping stone you need to get into higher education and reach your goals. Read below to find out 5 ways our course will prepare you for your ideal future Health or Social Care career.


Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2021

Tagged Carlisle, Health and Wellbeing, Lancaster, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Undergraduate

LGBTQ+ Allyship - Ali Richards

LGBTQ+ Allyship - Ali Richards

Being an Ally of the LGBTQ community


Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Tagged Health and Wellbeing, Nursing

What do learning disability nurses do?

What do learning disability nurses do?

Learning disability nurses work in a wide range of environments, including community nursing, forensic, secure or residential settings and hospices. This blog will explore what learning disabilities nurses do in their role and the impact they have on the lives of others.


Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Tagged Health and Wellbeing, Nursing

How can creative writing help individuals struggling with their mental health?

How can creative writing help individuals struggling with their mental health?

Each year for National Poetry Day, third-year mental health nursing students explore the use of creative writing, in particular poetry, as an alternative medium for mental health nurses to consider using with clients in clinical practice.


Posted on Thursday, November 5, 2020

Tagged Carlisle, Health and Wellbeing, Lancaster, Nursing

Why become a nurse?

Why become a nurse?

Nursing is a graduate profession which requires you to not only develop competency in practice but also your knowledge and understanding of the evidence base which informs your care. It is a challenging yet rewarding career which provides you with a wealth of opportunities in very different care settings.


Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2020

Tagged Carlisle, Employability, Health and Wellbeing, Lancaster, Midwifery, Nursing

The perfect career as a Learning Disability Nurse

The perfect career as a Learning Disability Nurse

Diverse nursing roles can steer you far from the vision of a nurse in uniform caring for patients at their bedside within a Hospital setting. Graduate Shaheen Ratansi tells her story of the journey she has taken to find her perfect degree, starting a career in a supportive and empowering role as a Learning Disability Nurse.


Posted on Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Tagged Health and Wellbeing, Nursing

Festival of Mental Health: The Benefits of Performance Art

Festival of Mental Health: The Benefits of Performance Art

Mental Health is building national awareness to educate and support people; arts and creativity being a favourable avenue to self-expression and inclusion.


Posted on Friday, July 12, 2019

Tagged Health and Wellbeing, Nursing, Performing Arts

 Pre-registration Mental health Nursing.

Pre-registration Mental health Nursing.

At the university of Cumbria, we offer a course in Pre-registration Mental health Nursing, lasting 3 years. Having gained an Honours degree in the subject and having met the competence to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council and a registered Mental health Nurse (RMN), you’ll be equipped to begin your career as an RMN.


Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Tagged Health and Wellbeing, Midwifery, Nursing, Psychology

Is it really possible to juggle work, family and study while at university?

Is it really possible to juggle work, family and study while at university?

Here are our top tips for juggling commitments in all the different aspects of your life as you embark on your university studies.


Posted on Monday, January 28, 2019

Tagged Applications, Finance, Nursing

How to write a good nursing personal statement for University

How to write a good nursing personal statement for University

Write a brilliant personal statement to support your nursing application for University.


Posted on Monday, December 31, 2018

Tagged Applications, Nursing

How much do nurses get paid?

How much do nurses get paid?

Nursing can be an extremely rewarding career with fantastic progression and earning prospects.


Posted on Monday, December 31, 2018

Tagged Midwifery, Nursing

How to become a nurse?

How to become a nurse?

If you’re considering nursing for your future career and/or you’re unsure what field of nursing you want to go into, then the best way to start your journey is with a clear map of the road ahead.


Posted on Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Tagged Midwifery, Nursing

What is midwifery?

What is midwifery?

Find out how you can get started as a student midwife and help to save lives, improve lives and change lives.


Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Tagged Midwifery, Nursing