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Higherin
NHS

Registered Nurse Review

at NHS

Degree Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Reading

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

4.3 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Caring for patients in a hospital setting.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I was able to continue doing the work I enjoy whilst learning new knowledge and skills and gaining a further degree.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Continued on skills already developed on previous careers and degrees.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
I found the university lacked structured and the university staff were unsure of their role in the apprenticeship program as it was a new program.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received good support from my employer, they recommend I apply for the course and gave me time to complete the course.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The support was mixed, I found the course lacked structure and the university were unable to fully apprenticeship students for nursing course.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I was unable to progress in my career without this training.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Social activities are available

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A good friendly place to work with career opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Work hard and it will pay off as you will develop skills to progress.
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