Nursing and Midwifery News

18 December 2023

MIDWIFERY VS NURSING: WHICH CAREER IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Choosing a career path in healthcare is an exciting yet challenging decision. If you are drawn to the field of maternal and child health, two prominent options to consider are midwifery and nursing. In this blog, we'll explore the key di...

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15 December 2023

CHART YOUR FUTURE: NURSE PRACTITIONER ROADMAP

Are you thinking about a career in healthcare that goes beyond the usual role of a registered nurse? If so, becoming a nurse practitioner might be the right path for you. In this blog, we'll explore what a nurse practitioner is, how it d...

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24 August 2023

How to Get into Midwifery

Bringing new life into the world is a meaningful experience, and for those who feel a calling to provide support during this incredible journey, a career in midwifery could be the perfect path. 

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17 August 2023

Unlocking Your Future: Which Nursing Degree is Right for Me?

So, you’ve been eyeing a future in healthcare?  Nursing is an incredibly ch...

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14 August 2023

The Role of Nurses in Healthcare

Welcome to our insightful exploration: 'The Role of Nurses in Healthcare.

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05 July 2023

How to Become a Nurse

Nurses of different educational levels and backgrounds are in need now more than ever. With the population ageing and getting sicker, there is a notable urgent demand for people with

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12 June 2023

Why You Want to be a Child Nurse

Imagine a world where every day is filled with the delightful sound of giggles, the warm embrace of small arms and the awe-inspiring moments of seeing a kid take its first steps. Being a child nurse allows you to enter this e...

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31 May 2023

Seven reasons you should become a nurse

There are hundreds of reasons why you should become a nurse and they range from a love of learning to a need for change and everything in between. But today, we’ll talk about just seven reasons why nursing is...

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31 May 2023

Five Qualities of Great Healthcare Professionals

Working in the field of healthcare is rewarding and exhilarating. And it doesn’t take much to have a successful career in this space. However, there are a few qualities which might set you up for greatness li...

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30 May 2023

What can you do with a Child Nursing degree?

Calling all caring souls with a soft spot for little ones! Look no further if you've ever wondered how to turn your passion for children into a meaningful job. A

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16 May 2023

University of Bolton student midwife Sam wins top accolade after maternity staff...

University of Bolton student midwife Sam Fielding is celebrating after being voted student of the year.Sam, aged 31, a third year student at Wigan, Wrightington and Leigh N...

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28 April 2023

What Does a Day in the Life of a Midwife Look Like?

Could you be the next Nurse Trixie Franklin, played by actress Helen George in the BBC drama, Call the Midwife? 

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27 April 2023

Let’s Fill the Demand for Specialised Parkinson’s Nurses!

The demand for nurses to help treat Parkinson’s disease is growing a projected

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23 March 2023

The Role of Advanced Practice Nurses in Healthcare

The world of healthcare is changing all of the time, yet there is one constant: the indispensable role of advanced practice nurses (APNs).Armed with extensive knowledge, clinical expertise, and a passion for patient care, these nu...

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06 February 2023

How Can You Become A Mental Health Nurse

Did you know? 1 in 5 people in...

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12 December 2022

The Journey to Queens Nurses award

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05 December 2022

Nursing Innovations That are Accelerating the Industry

Nursing is one of the most critical, demanding, and rewarding professions in healthcare. As a nurse, you are responsible for ensuring that your patients have access to the best possible care.

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02 December 2022

Key Principles of Nursing Associate Practice

Nursing|FdSc Nursing Associate The nursing profession has an extraordinarily long and distinguished history, dating all the way back to the Roman Empire in 300AD. Nurses provide essential care to patients in...

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23 November 2022

Take Your First Steps Toward a Career in Adult Nursing

Adult nursing is a big responsibility that puts you in a position where you have to care for a vulnerable person. Understandably, it’s important to have the right qualifications to make sure that when you do set out to practice adult n...

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07 November 2022

Responsibilities of An Operating Department Practitioner

Data from 2022 shows that around 6 million people

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02 November 2022

Big Questions for Child Nursing in 2023

The year 2023 will be here before we know it! And with the healthcare industry constantly evolving, child nurses need to be prepared for the changes that are taking place. So, what big questions will child nursing face in 2023? &nbs...

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25 October 2022

5 Reasons to Study Paramedic Science

Are you considering a career in the medical field? If so, you might want to consider studying paramedic science. Paramedics provide pre-hospital emergency care and transport patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities. They are ...

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25 October 2022

The University of Bolton's Midwifery Degree: Why It's the Right Choice for You

Have you been considering a career in midwifery? If so, you need to make sure you choose the right degree program to set you up for success. The University of Bolton's

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11 August 2022

NHS Nursing: The Supply and Demand Crisis 

The NHS is full of heroes; and you can become one of them with support from the University of Bolton! Demand for nursing staff in UK hospitals is not being met. As a result, April 2022 saw the number of people on a waiting l...

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15 July 2022

A Career in District Nursing: Everything you Need to Know

District nurses are an essential pillar of the community; providing at-home care to patients who are unable to get to their local doctor's surgery or hospital. Working with patients of all ages, from children t...

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05 April 2022

Prepare for your Nursing Career with Fast-Track Support

Is caring for people in your DNA? Do you have career aspirations for nursing? Perhaps you’ve dreamed of working in healthcare but are yet to have the experience to embark on an adult nursing degree. In which case, our Fast-Track to Hig...

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25 March 2022

Is 'Birth Performance' Measurable?

From the moment she becomes pregnant, a woman is expected to conform to the accepted societal norms with regards to both her pregnancy and the birth of her baby. And when she chooses not to follow this path, can be judged for doing what ...

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25 March 2022

The Biggest Skills Shortages in Healthcare

One thing that has been particularly highlighted by the events of the last couple of years, both Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, is that the NHS is reaching crisis point when it comes to staff shortages, giving those who want to get in...

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06 December 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Adult Nursing

Adult nursing can be an exceptionally rewarding career, as you help a wide range of people with their health and wellbeing.If you want to find out more about adult nursing or are considering moving into n...

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01 November 2021

The Most Rewarding Things About A Career in Nursing

If you want to work in a rewarding role, you will struggle to find a better option than a career in nursing. While there can be difficult days, there can also be heartwarming moments that make it all worthwhile.

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08 October 2021

Priory Group's Unique Apprenticeship Opportunity Underway

Here at the University of Bolton, we’re always looking for ways to help students and professionals progress their careers and gain real-life experience to boost their future employability. That’s why we were delighted to ...

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09 September 2021

Why should you become a qualified nurse?

In October last year, it was announced that NHS newly qualified nurse vacancies are expected to rise to more than 43,000. We know that nurses in the NHS are vital links in supporting our community; they not only help things to run smooth...

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06 September 2021

What a career in Nursing and Midwifery looks like

Deciding on a career path can seem like a tremendous task to begin with. After studying multiple subjects for years, you finally have an idea about what you enjoy learning and potentially a career to pursue. The next step is to look for ...

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13 August 2021

Want a career working and caring for children?

If you enjoy caring for children and young people, a nursing career as a Children's Nurse could be the perfect role for you. Also known as a paediatric nurse, this role allows you to be a key member of a multi-disciplinary team of pr...

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12 August 2021

Advanced Clinical Practice: Who Should Consider Retraining?

Retraining with a master’s at the University of Bolton is one of the best things you can do for your career. Our MSc Advanced Clinical Practice course is suitable for a range of healthcare practitioners who have current relevant employ...

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07 April 2021

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 pand...

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