https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/veterinary-nurse/1078/nursing-jobsThis wiki is for our members to publish information on almost any nursing topic. Simply create a new page, and enter whatever you wish to share. Others may then come and edit or add to the information you publish. en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/veterinary-nurse/1078/nursing-jobsMon, 14 Nov 2016 06:44:07 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:5f0919ee-16f7-4126-9991-6a681a3f40b6justin gerrardzhttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/veterinary-nurse/1078/nursing-jobs#commentsCurrent Revision posted to The Veterinary Nurses&#39; Wiki by justin gerrardz on 11/14/2016 6:44:07 AM<br /> <p>Nurses plan and provide medical and nursing care to patients in hospital, at home or in other settings who are suffering from chronic or acute physical or mental ill health.</p> <div class="panel-pane pane-node-body"> <div class="pane-content"> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"> <h3><a name="training"></a>Qualifications and training required</h3> <p>In order to qualify as a nurse you must study a three to four-year degree course. Graduates who already have a degree in a relevant subject such as life, health, biological or social sciences can qualify via a shortened two-year postgraduate diploma course.</p> <p>Degree course applications should be made through UCAS; those for shortened postgraduate courses should be made directly to the relevant institutions. Any experience of caring for or working with people (eg in a care home or hospice) can be helpful.</p> <h3><a name="skills"></a>Key skills for nurses</h3> <ul> <li>Good health and fitness</li> <li>Caring and compassionate nature</li> <li>Excellent teamwork and people skills</li> <li>Observational skills</li> <li>Ability to use initiative</li> <li>Ability to deal with emotionally charged and pressured situations</li> <li>Verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Resilience</li> <li>Stamina</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.medicaljobsaustralia.com/jobs/australia/nurses-and-midwives/" title="Nursing Jobs">Nursing Jobs</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.medicaljobsaustralia.com/jobs/australia/nurses-and-midwives/" title="Nursing in Australia">Nursing in Australia</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>