Freshers’ week TimetableWhat to do & where to go

Pre-Registration NursingProgrammes

BSc (Hons) Adult NursingBSc (Hons) Mental Health NursingBSc (Hons) Children's NursingBSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities NursingBSc (Hons) Integrated Social work and Children's NursingBSc (Hons) Integrated Social work and Learning Disabilities Nursing

Faculty of Health and Social CareUndergraduate Nursing Programmes

Congratulations on successfully securing a place on the pre-registrationnursing programmes. This is the start of an exciting time for you andobtaining your degree will be the beginning of a life long career which ischallenging but extremely rewarding. Nursing is a privilege, but it is alsoour privilege to be able to welcome you into the Faculty of Health andSocial Care and be part of shaping your future. The Faculty is made up of178 staff who are here to help teach, guide and support you and ensurethat you have a positive student experience.

In terms of practice, EdgeHill has excellent relationshipswithNHShospitaland community Trusts and the practice placement experience of ourstudents has been voted best in the country for two years running in theNational Student Survey.

Your Fresher’s week and induction week have been designed to give youtime to settle intoUniversity life, introduce you to the programme, teachingstaff and personal tutor. It is also about getting to know each other andmaking new friends. The first few weeks will be daunting and you willreceive a lot of information; do not worry if not all of it sticks at first, youcan always get further advice from your personal tutor, module leader oryear lead.

Don’t hesitate to contact someone at any time by email, phone or inperson. Staff on reception are always willing to help if you are unsure orcannot find the person you need to speak to.

We wish you well over the next three years and hope that you will makethemost of all the opportunities there are for you.Work hard and achievethe outcomes you need to, but remember have fun as well.

Welcome to theFaculty of Health and Social Care

Seth CroftsDeanFaculty of Health & Social Care

9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm

WelcomeGroups

9.00 – 10.00H1

Overviewof year

10.00 – 10.30H1

Overview ofcourseregulations

11.00 – 12.00H1

Year LeadsandWho to go to

1.00 – 2.00H1

Fire evacuationand safety

2.00 – 2.30H1

EqualOpportunities3.00 – 3.30H1

Any Questions

4.00 – 4.30H1

Mon

day

19th

September

Faculty of Health and Social CareFreshers Week Timetable 2011/12 – Pre-Registration Nursing

StudentServices3.30 – 4.00H1

Uniform Fitting - Groups A-E9.00 – 12.00, H101

Tuesday

20th

September

Money DoctorsGroups F-J

9.00 – 10.00H1

HistoricalActivity, EPBAppt CampusTrail.Groups F-J

10.30 – 11.30H1

HonoraryContractsGroups F-J

11.30 – 12.30H1

Uniform Fitting - Groups F-J12.30 – 3.15, H101

Money DoctorsGroups A-E

12.30 – 1.30H1

HistoricalActivity, EPBAppt CampusTrail.Groups A-E

1.30 – 2.30H1

HonoraryContractsGroups A-E

2.30 – 3.15H1

WelcomeFromDean

3.30 – 4.30H1

StudentUnions

4.30 – 5.30H1

Student’s Union Freshers Fair

Wednesday

21st

September

9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm

Introductionto PUP 1146

12.00 – 1.00H1

IT Session

1.00 – 2.00H1

Introduction to VLE

2.30 – 5.00H1

Thu

rsday

22nd

September

Private StudyHistory of Nursing - Directed Study

Private StudyHistory of Nursing - Directed Study

Friday

23rd

September

My Details

I am in Group:

My Year Lead is:

Their contact Number is:

Their email is: @edgehill.ac.uk

My Personal Tutor is:

Their contact Number is:

Their email is: @edgehill.ac.uk

Important things to remember:

There is a lot to remember so you may wish to use thischeck list and take it to your personal tutor when youmeet with them.

Have you…

Enrolled?

Been measured for uniform?

Accessed BlackBoard?

Emailed your Personal Tutorto arrange a meeting?

Attended mandatory sessions?

- Manual Handling- CPR- Fire- CRT- Blood Glucose monitoring

Noted which group you are in?

Familiarised yourself with your timetable?

Attended Occupational Health?

Check List First 2 Weeks

ReceptionT: 01695 657050

Placements Support UnitE: PSU@edgehill.ac.uk

Adult BranchT: 01695 650739E: baganp@edgehill.ac.uk

Child BranchT: 01695 650736E: poldenr@edgehill.ac.uk

Learning Disabilities BranchT: 01695 650736E: poldenr@edgehill.ac.uk

Mental Health BranchT: 01695 650740E: obrient@edgehill.ac.uk

Practice Placement Link Co-ordinatorsCarole Baxendale (MH & LD) M: 07825 754296Lesley Hamilton (Child) M: 07795 614340Jan Holden (Adult) M: 07795 637035

Sickness and Absence ReportingT: 01695 650746

Programmes Administration TeamAssessments Nursing and Midwifery ProgrammesT: 01695 650744/1

Numeracy SupportT: 01695 584372

Other Help in the University

Accommodation T: 01695 584200Careers Guidance T: 01695 584866Counselling Service T: 01695 584484Financial Help T: 01695 584122Library Support T: 01695 584286Learning Support T: 01695 584372Occupational Health T: 0151 529 3803Scholarships T: 01695 584171Student Union T: 01695 584255

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