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Following achievement of a required level 4 programme at Coleg Llandrillo, these students were seconded onto the part time BN programme at Bangor University by their NHS employers. The programme is commissioned by the Welsh Government, who funds the course, and it runs for 23 hours per week over 2 years and 9 months. This excellent opportunity recognises the talented healthcare workforce in North Wales, by offering a career progression pathway for existing NHS healthcare support workers. 

Gill Truscott, course lead for the part-time Nursing programme at Bangor University, said:

“I would like to thank the students for their continuing hard work, commitment and dedication throughout the Covid pandemic; their tenacity and accomplishments at this time are especially commendable. The students’ steadfast commitment together with our partnership working enabled all to complete as scheduled. I would also like to the nursing teams at BCUHB for supporting their colleagues to become qualified nurses. We sincerely congratulate each student on their tremendous successes and wish them all well in their wonderful future careers.”

One of the successful students, Lynda, now a registered nurse in Ysbyty Gwynedd, explains how this new pathway to nursing has helped her:

“I have always wanted to further my career to become a nurse, but personal circumstances stood in my way. When this opportunity arose I grasped it with both hands. Although, it was challenging trying to juggle everything, the support from the Health Board and University was outstanding - especially from my personal tutor. I totally recommend any healthcare support worker who wants to become a nurse to undertake the course. It is very demanding, but also extremely rewarding.”