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Want to do it .. but dont have the confidence

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kittylettekissingsanta · 29/12/2006 21:07

i was going to change my name as im embarresed but i wont,

i want to go into further education, id like to be a midwife, thats my dream, but i dont think ill ever get there,

ive just enquired to it and someone mentioned college at night and i was panicking already, since having my kids ive had little adult contact

and i blush alot, it really gets me down

i know i could do it, as i did really well at school - I GOT 10 gcseS(2 As, 3 Bs & REST Cs) and i could do the medical bit, i worked as a care worker for a year

but now i just get so nevous

has anyone got through this and completed a course

im thinking of doing something completely unrelated and short first - just to get over 'classroom fears' IYKWIM

kitty xx

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auntymandy · 29/12/2006 21:11

Go for it!!
Try not to let YOU hold you back!
I regret not doing more. I went to do my nursing but never got passed the first test to say I could apply!!! My ex wasnt so suportive. Since meeting my new husband my life has been a bit full, but he would back me all the way and help me build my confidence!!!
Enquire and see how you feel then!

NoXmasNameForNomDePlume · 29/12/2006 21:17

Are GCSE's the highest qualification you have ?

I'm doing an Access course at the moment (designed for mature students who have no A-levels etc but who want to go on to Uni). Mine is a health/science based couse and the majority of the people on my course hope to use the Access qualification to go on to do nursing or midifery degrees (I'm a nursing wannabe). I do the course part time which means I'm in college one whole day a week for 2 years (full time is one year). There is lots of financial help for those that need it.

I would deffo recommend it. It is a good way to get back into the swing of education and also you get a useful, relevant qualification at the end of it. Look into them at your local college.

lulumama · 29/12/2006 21:19

i have a degree, but non medical. can i do an access course too ? or are they if you do not have a levels etc..want to do midwifery when the kids are older....am thinking about biology a level in the meantime..

tiredemma · 29/12/2006 21:24

if you have a degree already lulumama, then you wouldnt need an access course, but an A level in either a Science related subject or Sociology/psychology would be an advantage, most unis prefer you to have some academic experience within the last five years.

NoXmasNameForNomDePlume · 29/12/2006 21:24

You will prob be able to get onto a nursing/midwifery degree with your current degree and nothing else, lulu.

I don't think the access would be of any real use to you. Although I see no reason why they would refuse you a place on the course.

Most students wishing to do a degree will need 3 relevant A level passes. Mature students with an Access course pass do not need A-levels (access is equiv to a-level for mature students).

Although if you want to do a medical based degree (not Medicine itself, though obv) you will prob be required to show some hours of work experience within the field. EG, I am required to show 60 hours clinical experience on my UCAS application along with my Access pass.

HTH

auntymandy · 30/12/2006 12:02

when I looked in to nursing I didnt need any of these. I just had to take a test, if I past that (which I did) then I could go on to apply.
Its the way mature students go in!
Think it was called a dcc test.

lulumama · 30/12/2006 12:02

well, in that case, thanks again emma, i know you gave me some info a bit ago..head like a sieve ! , i will do biology a-level, and hopefully, when i have some doula work under my belt, that will show my commitment .......also, when the babylulu at school, i could see about working/ volunteering in a related field , as i can;t do midwifery till she is at school anyway.....

lulumama · 30/12/2006 12:03

what sort of test auntymandy....aptitude, clinical knowledge..what sort of thing they looking for?

auntymandy · 30/12/2006 12:06

It was maths english that type of thing.
Have you looked on the nursing /midwifery website?

FrostyTheSnowMarsLady · 30/12/2006 12:07

kitty.......... if you want to do it.... DO IT! Don't let your fear hold you back. You'll find your confidence as it goes on. There are lots of students here on MN. I'm finally doing the literature degree that I've always wanted to do. Sometimes I feel out of my depths, other times I'm elated and feel like I'm flying.

The only person who stops you is YOU! So.. the question is... do you want it badly enough? We're here to encourage and support you.

Luladoula..... you go girl!

tiredemma · 30/12/2006 12:13

That test no longer exists, it was
terminated just before I started my access course. You have to go through it the LONG way now im afraid!!!

junkinmytrunk · 30/12/2006 12:15

You'll make lots of friends and that will help give you confidence.
When I did my nursing training there were people of every age and every background and everyone got on really well.
Yes some of us were noisier than others! not me tho!! but we all worked well together and helped each other out if one of us was having diificulty with something.
It is hard work but thats what i enjoyed about it.
My confidence grew and I made so many new friends, I'd never had so many friends of all ages

Give it a go you'll love it!

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