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How many hours are nursing students required to do in practice?

If you are a nursing student, you are required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to complete a minimum total of 4600 hours theory and practice hours (at least 2300 theory hours and at least 2300 Practice hours) over 3 years. You will be required to undertake a 37.5 hour week, following a shift pattern as similar to your Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor as possible.
 

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