BSc Adult Nursing induction information

Induction timetable - BSc Adult Nursing

Welcome from Chrissie Bousfield, Programme Lead for the BSc (Hons) Nursing and an Associate Professor of Nursing in the School of Health Sciences

Congratulations on your place at the 糖心原创! We are very excited to welcome you to the School of Health Sciences.

As the Programme Lead for the BSc (Hons) Nursing and an Associate Professor of Nursing in the School of Health Sciences, I wish you every success on the programme, and I look forward to meeting you.

My role is to ensure that all aspects of the programme run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing the 糖心原创 to start your Nursing career. You have worked very hard to get this far and deserve a huge congratulations!

Please do read carefully through all the information you receive during the start of your programme. The 'Essentials -before you start’ section of the website contains some important action you need to take now to make sure you have the Occupational Health and DBS clearance you need to successfully register for your programme.

To help support you through the programme you will be allocated a personal tutor, who will be with you throughout the three years to offer you pastoral support. In each year of the programme, you will be assigned an Academic Assessor to support your academic journey. For each year you will also be supported by a Year Lead to help guide your progression. The Programme Lead will also be available to help ensure your journey through the course is a successful as possible.

At any stage of the programme please do contact any staff member who would be happy to help you or signpost you in the right direction.

The sessions we have timetabled for your induction week are designed to give you all the information you need to have a successful start to your studies. We have also built in time for you to explore the campus, get to know other students and get involved in exciting welcome events and opportunities that are taking place across the University.

If you have any concerns or further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you throughout your journey with us.

Additional information

University card collection times and locations

Please visit the University Card page to find out when and where you can collect your card.

Additional Welcome Week events

Visit the events page to explore the exciting activities that you can get involved in across our campuses throughout Welcome Week.

Monday 21 September

Welcome activities taking place on Monday 21 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
12.30 - 2.30pm	Welcome to Nursing and the School of Health Sciences.	Welcome to the School and to the wonderful world of Nursing. Find out more about what to expect and meet your new classmates.	A1, A floor, Medical School, QMC
3.30 - 4pm	Q&A session	Meet your Year Lead who is here to help - ask them anything in this Q&A session.	A1, A floor, Medical School, QMC
10am - 5pm	Sports and Societies Fair	Start Freshers' week off with a visit to DRSV to meet our 400+ clubs and societies! Find your new hobby, sport and community here at UoN and meet some of the key helpful services too.	David Ross Sports Village Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed. We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
3 - 3:30pm	Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)	This session gives you an overview of a wide range of support ALACS offers to help you achieve your academic potential, including academic literacies, linguistic competence and communications skills whilst you are studying at UoN.	This session is for all students. Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.

Tuesday 22 September

Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 22 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
12 - 1pm	Introduction to practice learning	In this session we will give you an overview of how you will learn through practice placements and will also discuss your professional requirements.	C1052, C floor, Medical School, QMC
2 - 3pm	Introduction to simulated practice learning	Simulated Practice Learning (SPL) is a great way to build confidence and skills. This session will introduce how you will learn through simulated practice during the programme	A4, A floor, Medical Building, QMC
10am - 3pm	Sports and Societies Fair	Start Freshers' week off with a visit to DRSV to meet our 400+ clubs and societies! Find your new hobby, sport and community here at UoN and meet some of the key helpful services too.	David Ross Sports Village Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed. We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
10 - 11am	ALACS: Academic Essentials	This session aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.	This session is for all students. Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.

Wednesday 23 September

Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 23 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
9 - 10am	Digital and Technology Services IT Induction - Find out about essential software, handy apps, tips and tricks, where to find technical help and support, plus much more.	Learn more about the IT services available here at the university. This session has been specifically designed to help you get started and thrive in our digital learning landscape.
10.30 - 11am	Supporting you at University	There is a lot of support at university. This session will introduce you to our Support and Wellbeing team and Disability Services, as well as our personal tutoring and peer mentoring systems.	C1052, C floor, Medical School, QMC
11am - 12 noon	Meet your personal tutor	In this session you will meet your personal tutor and get to know the other members of your tutor group.	C1052, C floor, Medical School, QMC (you will be taken by your personal tutor to a breakout room)
10am - 4pm	Students’ Union Freebie Fair	Come along and grab your freebies from our national and local companies. There will be free pizza, smoothies and much more!	Trent East Car Park, between Portland Building and Trent Building. Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed. We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
1 - 2pm	ALACS: Reading and Writing in English (international students only)	This session gives you an overview of what might be expected of you during your study in terms of reading sources and writing assignments.	This session is for international students only. Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.

Thursday 24 September

Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 24 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
2 - 3pm	Your Introduction to 糖心原创 Libraries	Find out how to get started with your in-person and digital library services and how we can help you to achieve your study goals.
10am - 4pm	Students’ Union Freebie Fair	Come along and grab your freebies from our national and local companies. There will be free pizza, smoothies and much more!	Trent East Car Park, between Portland Building and Trent Building. Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed. We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
11am - 12 noon	ALACS: Speaking and Listening in English (international students only)	This session gives you an overview of what you might face during your stay in the UK in terms of interacting with people inside and outside the university.	This session is for international students only. Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.
1 - 2pm	ALACS: Academic Communication	This session aims to introduce the main modes of academic communication used at the university-Moodle and e-mail, and how to make the best and most appropriate use of them.	This session is for all students. Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.

Friday 25 September

Welcome activities taking place on Friday 25 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
9am - 10am	Accessing your digital learning platforms	This session will build your confidence in using the UoN online learning platforms. Student surname A - L go to this session	C77, C floor, Medical School, QMC
10am - 11am	Accessing your digital learning platforms	This session will build your confidence in using the UoN online learning platforms. Students surname M -Z go to this session	C77, C floor, Medical School, QMC
10am - 4pm	Discover Nottingham Fair	Uncover some local gems located in and around Nottingham. These independents are some of the best that Nottingham has to offer.	Trent East Car Park, between Portland Building and Trent Building. Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed. We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
3 - 4pm	ALACS: British and Academic Culture (international students only)	This session gives you an overview of some interesting aspects of British culture and some insights into what academic culture in the UK expects from students.	This session is for international students only. Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.

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