The truth about being a student nurse in the UK 

I’m a 3rd Year Nursing Student about to graduate in a couple months. One thing I REALLY agree with is that you need support. It’s so damn important. I used to be someone that always deals with everything on my own & never want to burden others. But I’ve learned to come out of that. I’m glad I lived in halls all 3 years with my closest student nursing friends. It was so good cause we all supported each other and would talk about placement, confide and push eachother. Everyone will have different experiences. I personally thoroughly enjoyed the process. Placement was tough but I loved the patients and the learning. Most of the staff were nice, some were strict and rude, but such is life. Nursing is something I’ve always wanted to do so I was motivated by my passion. If you’re not passionate, it will be hard. The 5am starts are hell lol, but if you’re used to working, it’ll be fine. Overall, it’s been very trying and tough but so worth it. I’m excited to finish! 😅💕 LITTLE STORY TIME: I did have one terrible placement, that reduced me to tears but bear in mind, this was my first placement, I was inexperienced and didn’t respond well with criticism at the time. I was so anxious & scared, all I heard was that I would be a bad nurse. But I’ve grown so much into my own and developed a confidence since then. If I had that same placement again, I’d perform much better and I wouldn’t cry about negative feedback. Now, I just take things on the chin (unless I disagree) and always focus on self improvement, what I could do better, how I can provide better care for my patients and be more competent. You do grow over the years in this course.

So true after Saving Boris Johnson's life Nurses still get nought in return for their hard work! In fact UK nurses had a nice pay freeze for 10 years! So they get paid less than they did 10 years ago! Their money does not go as far as it once did. The UK relies on recruiting Nurses from third world countries for cheap labour. The Nurses who get trained in the UK move overseas for double the pay!

I relate so much to this, especially going to the bathroom to cry on placement😂 loved this video!!

When you said ‘’Alhamdulillah’’ I had to give full attention, before I was just listening 😹

Hi sis, I’m a third year nursing student, nearly about to qualify. I’ve been feeling so anxious and sad especially because of placement. I feel like quitting even though this is what I’ve always dreamt of. Your video just gave me that ounce of motivation and encouragement I needed. So thank you.

Congrats on your finishing the course! I’m currently on my final year and I can’t wait to finish 😆 I can deffo relate to you - I enjoy the work I do but waking up at 5?! *sighs* ... I hope you do well as a NQN 😌

After listening to her saying alhamdulillah, I had to subscribe to this gorgeous girl.

Well done for finishing sis! You're killing it. I'm in my first year and was literally contemplating whether or not it was for me. Can't wait to finish tbh. Thank you for your honest opinion - wishing you the best :)

In my second year nursing so close to dropping out because I literally have no motivation. Hate waking up for the shifts and placements in general. Hate assignments exams. Felt forced into it by my parents. The course is so draining emotionally physically etc. Still deciding if I’m dropping out. General feel like it’s not for me

Newly qualified nurse I do love these videos x

“You’re not going to be rich” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Lol I think I wanna apply to that uni for nursing. What was the time table like? Did u have to come in everyday? I’m planning on commuting lol. Also how many were u in the course? And what’s the average age range? Thank you for the vid! this was super helpful!

Have you looked at corporate nursing. Disability Assessor or Occupational health or being a lecturer if you don't like bedside nursing xx How is your journey now

sis I know your pain its exhausting I feel so demotivated everyday working for free. its SLAVERY. I cannot wait to be qualified and actually earn money and feel like a valued member of a team. the pandemic has ruined my support network and also we have no in person uni stuff

I'm a student nurse and I know my friend work with agency and goes to different hospitals where he gets 35 pound an hour. Some time more than that.

Girl I love your personality! Normally I get bored and click off but your personality is so nice and I always wanted to do nursing and so true you will not be rich but I'm comfortable with this decision and it's reality 💜 bless you

HI I love your video. could you make a video on how to fill PAD . I'm starting placement next week and they haven't really thought us how till fill it out. will appreciate your help.

Do you know anything about Physiotherapy??..is it a great career choice ?

Why placements are so hard? Is because you see terrible things, because the staff are treating you bad? For the long (and unpaid) hours? I would like to have a clear idea.

Amazing video love 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 when are we getting a new one? Let me set alarm

Heyyy I’m gonna start adult nursing in jan, and I’m so nervous thanku for thiss

Congratulations on finishing 🥳.. what type of nursing are you going into?

Loved this video 😂 Uni is honestly harddd, especially for courses that include a lot of practical work but deffo worth it

Thanks for keeping it real girl x

My family are nurses in America. They are doing very well financially.

I’m first year and starting my first placement on Monday and I’m so nervous. Also I go to Herts as well and your girl is struggling academically how did you cope?

I'm a first year student, going on my first placement, and I already have a problem with the course Like--- can we talk about the tunic sizing for us plus size girls? Literally does not cover my hips or ass at ALL. It's like they made tunics for skinny girls and just made them exactly the same, just in bigger sizes - totally does not account for our bigger busts or asses or waists. Like my uniform is totally baggy up top, but totally tight down stairs - it's really stressing me out. I feel so ugly and unprofessional looking 😭

what modules did u study?

After hearing alhamdulilaah I have to subscribe for this sis ××

i’m a first year student nurse and i don’t know if i should drop out or not??! i dread placement and just don’t really enjoy it and don’t know if i can do it for 3 years+. pls help xx

Im 15 lol were moving to london this year inshallah but i really want to be a nurse in the uk can u give me information on where u gonna start in school after u turn 16? Like going to college then uni or sumthing? ive been looking for answers for the past 2 months and cant find it thanks i reallt enjoyed the video

I think nursing school is the same anywhere you go: a lot of acads on top of clinical duties.

Love the bangs

What A levels did you do

So is nursing always available during clearance?

Perfect moment to name drop me as one of your support and you fumbled the bag 🙂🙂🙂🙂

i will be glad if you can put me through in my nursing programs. just in year 1

Which uni did u do nursing?

I'm interested in doing Nursing hle😭!. I'm currently doing grade 9 now. Can someone help me by choosing subjects😭😭. Plzzzz I'd really appreciate it alot if you could help.

Loved this video 🙌🏾

I’m about to start my course and I’m soooo scared

Useful information, Thank you 💕

I agree it's very hard,l agree it's rewarding but please let's be honest and admit it,all people going to nursing with 1 same reason= more money 💰 that's the truth,and everything else after,so let's me honest it's all about money bag first ,if it wouldn't,then you would be healthcare assistant which is more pationate and hands on for minimum wage,ou yeah deny that

Hello Odun. I’m also planing on going to Herts. Would love to ask you a few questions though and was wondering how I could get in contact with you. I suggesting your email by the way.

What course did you originally want to do hun?

Thanks

Hi, do you get paid during placements?

Sounds so Nigerian.