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Career assessment -- is nursing for you?
Choosing a field to specialize in -- adult, children's, mental health or learning disability nursing.
Long term planning -- A-levels, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and work experience -- that can make you a more attractive candidate
Considerations for mature/non-traditional students.
Personal statement -- Plenty of insight and examples to help you create a winning and -- truly personal -- personal statement
Research -- Put together a plan that ensures you find a university that's right for you.
Test preparation -- Brush up on your literacy and numeracy skills.
The interview -- Common questions and how to tackle them whether you're in a one-on-one and group interview.
From "How do I get started?" to "When can I expect to be offered a place?" Get into Nursing School For Dummies answers the questions you have with the information you need.
