茄子影院

Peter Dunn

Biography

What made you pick this particular course?
I previously worked in Adult mental health on acute wards as well as eating disorder and mother and baby wards where I gained valuable experience towards understanding mental health conditions. I then moved to CAMHS crisis team supporting young children with mental health conditions and wished to further my career so decided to complete the assistant practitioner degree to gain my level 4.

What do you most enjoy about studying at 茄子影院?
On nearly completing my first year at 茄子影院 I have really enjoyed completing the assignments which at times has been difficult due to me never writing academically. But this course has given me the opportunity to go into depth with my research into a variety of topics which I am passionate about and therefore has increased my knowledge and skills which I am implementing within my practice. Furthermore I enjoy working with like-minded persons on this course which has made this degree more manageable.

Did you undertake any work experience throughout your studies?
At present I work in a substantive post within the CAMHS crisis team when I am not at 茄子影院.

What do you plan to do when you leave 茄子影院?
I have already spoken to my manager and the area manager regarding my next move which will be to complete my two year top up to become a mental health nurse. When considering I will be having my 60th birthday this year, I think for me personally it is a great achievement when I reflect back at my last time at school was 1980. Hopefully I will be starting as soon as I finish this degree, so therefore will need to speak with the education department so that I can be enrolled on a course and then be deferred until I have completed this degree.

Any advice for someone thinking of choosing the same course as you?
I would say to anyone wanting to start this degree is that they should embrace each step of the course. Always ask questions and never be afraid to speak out for help and support if needed as there is always someone at hand to help you further. You will probably find academic writing at foundation degree level daunting at first but always persevere as it does become easier as you go along, but remember to put in the hours of research to be able to improve your grades as you go along , otherwise you may find that you are struggling unnecessarily.

COURSE(S) STUDIED

Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner

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This course has given me the opportunity to go into depth with my research into a variety of topics which I am passionate about and therefore has increased my knowledge and skills which I am implementing within my practice.