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Nurses and midwives: what's your next step?
Have you thought about becoming a health visitor?
The government's 'Action on health visiting' programme has increased opportunities to qualify as a health visitor. The next available course starts in September 2013, and the application process will be open through NHS Jobs in mid-January 2013.
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Faye is crowned world champion
Faye McClelland, physiotherapy student and para-triathlete based at the School of Health Professions in Eastbourne, was crowned world champion in New Zealand on 22 October 2012.
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Shirley Bach, head of the University of Brighton's School of Nursing and Midwifery, has been made Professor of Nursing Education in recognition of her national and international achievements.
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The university has created two new £1,000 bursaries to support nurses' learning and improve care for patients. The Barleycorn Award for Professional Development will be open to undergraduate continuous professional education nursing students.
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Brighton helping health changes in China
The University of Brighton is influencing radical changes to health services in China, providing bespoke courses to their senior health professionals by showing them how NHS services are delivered in the UK.
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The university has taken the first steps towards gaining international recognition for how it teaches midwives and health visitors about breastfeeding with an award from the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative.
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Open morning for school's independent sector practice partners
At the end of September the School of Nursing and Midwifery held an open morning for colleagues from various independent practice areas including nursing homes, hospices and schools for children with learning disabilities.
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