University News Last updated 29 September 2014
A nationwide campaign has been launched today by Health Education England, making it easier than ever before for nurses to return to practice.
Aimed at registered nurses who have left practice, the “Come Back to Nursing” campaign will make the transition back into practice as accessible as possible by offering financial aid, childcare support, mentors and theory and clinical-based training.
Birmingham City University is one of 40 institutions across the country providing Return to Practice courses in Nursing.
Tim Badger, Programme Director for Return to Practice Nursing at the University, said: “We’re delighted to be part of NHS Health Education’s “Come Back to Nursing” campaign, and our next return to nursing courses will run in January and April 2015. With the support this campaign offers there’s never been a better time to return to nursing.”
The “Come Back to Nursing” campaign brings with it a refreshed Return to Practice programme, providing a more supportive, flexible and varied learning experience. The programme will see nurses undergo a period of updating their skills and knowledge, to enable them to become re-registered.
A “Come Back to Nursing” day will be held at Birmingham City University on Saturday 18 October, organised by local NHS Trusts, where advice and guidance will be available on routes back into nursing.
Birmingham City University will also be holding a University-wide Open Day on Saturday 4 October and Saturday 15 November 2014.