Every year on 12th May, the world celebrates International Nurses Day, recognising the incredible work nurses do across the globe. It’s a time to honour their compassion, resilience, and dedication but also to shine a light on those who aspire to join their ranks.
At Access Courses Online, we’re proud to support aspiring nurses of all backgrounds through our Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing). Whether you’re changing careers, returning to education after time away, or pursuing a lifelong dream, we believe nursing is a calling and we’re here to help you answer it.
Nurses: The Backbone of the NHS and Beyond
From emergency care to chronic illness management, nurses are often the first to arrive and the last to leave. They provide not only medical care but emotional support, advocacy, and reassurance - often in life’s most vulnerable moments.
International Nurses Day reminds us just how vital these professionals are. The theme for 2025 encourages us to reflect on the future of nursing, and how we can support the next generation to step into these vital roles with skill, confidence, and heart.
A Different Route to Nursing And That’s Okay
Many of the students who come to us never imagined they’d be able to go to university, let alone train as a nurse. Life sometimes gets in the way: missed qualifications, family responsibilities, or jobs that took priority.
But here’s the good news: you don’t need A-levels to become a nurse.
Our Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) is a fully recognised route to university that prepares you for a degree in adult, child, mental health, or learning disability nursing.
And the best part? It’s fully online, meaning you can study flexibly from home, around your job
Let This Be Your Moment
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could be a nurse”, this is your sign.
On this International Nurses Day, we celebrate the nurses making a difference right now and those who are just beginning. The world needs more kind, determined, and compassionate people in healthcare. If that sounds like you, you belong in nursing.
Start Your Journey with Access Courses Online
Our Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) is designed to make nursing education more accessible than ever. With expert tutors, flexible learning, and a supportive online community, we’ll help you build the confidence and skills you need to take the next step.
Visit accesscoursesonline.com to learn more and enrol today. Your future in nursing starts here.