Theatre Nurse

[_sophie_]

I have finally decided what I want to do when I'm older... a theatre nurse. I think, anyway, that it's going to stick and I won't change my mind again! Or at least I hope so! Anyway just wondering how you get into this? I have a work experience due in June of this year and have applied to do theatre with the NHS but it's not 100% confirmed yet.. it is in the pipeline though. Which course to study at univeristy? Can you get a job in a hospital and work yourself up or what.. I mean say I got a degree in whatever I needed, where do I go from there? Have to say I find Biology much more interesting and I am better at it than Chemistry... is this the wrong route for me?

[Buenchico]

Start here:
https://nextstep.dire...84/Pages/default.aspx
and here:
http://www.nmc-uk.org/Approved-Programmes/

Chris

[Graffiasstar]

Maybe look into becoming an ODP, which is in theatres supporting the anethatist, there are specific courses for this, and from what I have seen this role is in demand. Look on the UCAS website for courses. E-mail your local NHS trust and ask them what routes and qualifications they look for.
Good luck.