5 Facts about Nursing That You Never Knew

There’s never been a more important time to be a nurse, but there’s so much we don’t know about our saviours. Here are 5 fun facts about nurses that may surprise you.

Are you a student of nursing or midwifery? The global pandemic has put a lot of strain on this field of medicine. But the students at the University of Bolton stand together, and stand strong.

Whether you’re new to nursing or looking for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) nursing courses, it’s important to celebrate what you do. Getting conversations started is step one, and this will highlight the need to nurture and support people in this profession.

Knowledge is everything. And the more people know about nurses, the better. Here are some interesting facts about nursing to share with the world and get people talking.

1. Nurses make up over half of all medical students!

Becoming a nurse is one of the most rewarding jobs you can have within the medical world, and there’s a great student community for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.

Across the NHS, there are around 330,000 nurses and midwives (compared to around 150,000 doctors). And this year, there has been a record number of students applying for nursing courses due to the impact of COVID-19.