A social work or Nursing Degree?

[MrsMotherHen]

I went to uni about 10 years ago through clearing on a C and a D a bloody miracle looking back I didnt do one bit of revision and kind of went of the rails during my alevels then dropped out of uni after 3 months anyway.....

I want to go back to uni but I have two small children 3 and 1 so am going to wait until they have both started nursery/school which should be next year for 3 year old then hopefully sort something out for the youngest she might get the 15 free hrs.

I will be wanting to do an acess to health course at our local collage first to refresh myself a little that lasts 1 year and can get government learner loan to help pay for it.

Heres were I am stuck should I go for a nursing degree or a social work I already work in a nursing home as a carer?

Which would you go for? am currently 28 so wont be going into uni until about 30 the thought fills me with dread am i too old for all this?

Have a detailed look at both courses. They both have large components of placements that you must pass and you will be expected to work full days at least. Do you have child care to manage that? Many students do manage ( I coordinate placements for my employer so I’m well versed in all the challenges students face!).

Nursing and social work are very different! Have a good look into each to think about what you want and whether either would deliver that.
I’m a social worker. If I had my time again I would be an OT, dietician or Paramedic!

I'm a social worker and I love it. I do my hours and only work over if I want to. But it's adults, in the community. I previously did children's and I wouldn't do that again for anything.

Hi, just curious for your advise. I noticed you said you had been both is that a qualified social worker and nurse? I'm a social worker and 3/4 through my nursing but not sure how it's all going to work out. Are you still in one of the fields or combining both ?