Nurse Review

by NHS

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Worked really well with the mentor and working on placement let me develop my nursing skills which i wouldnt be able to do in university.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Felt part of a team but sometimes looked upon as more of a health care assistant instead of a student willing to learn

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Always helping for support and to offer guidance

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • the ward was always busy so some days we were lucky to have a break but we never got the chance to sit down for 5minutes.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • staff trust us a lot with nature of the job, and sometimes it can be very seroius responsability which makes me feel valued

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • without being on placement i wouldnt be able to learn the essesntial skills. because you learn the priciples in university but its completely different out on placement with different scenorios.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Sometimes it can become bitchy between staff, and at first not all staff are welcoming but after a few weeks becomes nicer atmosphere

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • very well organised

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • training for my degree so i can eventually get nursing qualification

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • very high, with only half student loan offerened to all nhs degree students and a minimal bursary for the hours we worked.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • was rather rough at night

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • we werent involved with any staff night outs

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Medicine

North West

November 2010

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