16 May 2007

Careers openings in Nursing and Midwifery

The wide variety of career opportunities in nursing and midwifery will be the focus of an Open Day to be held in the Clinical Skill Centre, Ninewells Hospital this Saturday (May 19th).

Those attending the event, hosted by the University of Dundee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, will have a unique opportunity to get 'hands on' experience using some of the specialised equipment utilised in the nursing and midwifery education programmes on offer at the University.

Experienced lecturers and clinical staff will be available to give advice on the various academic and career pathways open to those with an interest in nursing or midwifery.

"The career opportunities for nurses and midwives are greater now than ever before," said Heather Marr, Acting Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

"Nursing is a very attractive option for people of all ages and appeals to many seeking a change of career."

The School of Nursing and Midwifery has campuses in both Dundee and Kirkcaldy and offers a wide variety of flexible programmes to assist students in achieving their goal.

The Open Day takes place in the Clinical Skills Centre at Ninewells Hospital on Saturday 19th May 2007 from 11 am to 3 pm. It is open to anyone keen to find out about careers in nursing and midwifery.

For media enquiries contact:
Roddy Isles
Head, Press Office
University of Dundee
Nethergate Dundee, DD1 4HN
TEL: 01382 384910
E-MAIL: r.isles@dundee.ac.uk