This book helps potential nursing students succeed in getting into nursing It gives practical help on the application process filling out application forms; passing numeracy & literacy tests; & succeeding at interviews It also explains what nurses do what personal qualities are needed & what is involved in nursing training so applicants can decide whether nursing is really for them This book has been carefully shaped to answer all of the common questions applicants are likely to have along with many they will not yet have thought of It has been updated in light of the recommendations in the Francis Report & covers values-based recruitment the importance of compassion in practice & considers the needs of non-traditional applicants & mature students Features of the book includepractice numeracy & literacy tests to help students face their interview day with complete confidence all the information students need given in one place with no need to trawl through countless websites looking for answers to questions helpful advice on choosing the right course & succeeding in the application top tips & stories from real nurses students patients & lecturers that explore 'from the inside' what nursing is like example interviews to help students prepare for the big day