
Plaxedes tells her story about getting into Nursing and talks to us about why she loves her job as a Mental Health Nurse.
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Beginnings
My Mental Heath Nursing career has been a long, arduous but ultimately rewarding journey and begins overseas.
I was born and grew up in Rural Zimbabwe.
After graduating from High School, in 1985 I enrolled for General Nursing in 1987, Psychiatric Nursing in 1996 and Midwifery Training in 1998.
In other words, I am triple-trained.
I would see lots of Nurses from my childhood in uniform attending to me and would think “when I grow up, I want to be a Nurse.”
Later, after my Qualifications, the first job I applied for was to be an Airhostess but I decided not to pursue this any further.
About this contributor
Registered Mental Health Nurse
I am a RMN, dual trained Overseas as Midwife and General Nurse. Did my Adaptation in Oxford UK to register as RMN. Worked in Rehab, Acute Wards and now in All Male 10-bedded PICU.I am a Practice Assessor and Carers Lead. I get involved in annual Charity Events and enjoy, reading, writing and walking. and Networking.
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Ruth Clewett
3 years agoWhat an inspiring blog. Thank you for sharing you professional and personal journey. It’s a great encouragement to take new ... read more
What an inspiring blog. Thank you for sharing you professional and personal journey. It’s a great encouragement to take new opportunities and not be afraid of changing direction.
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Thanks so much Ruth ,it was quite a journey. and for your feedback too.We have to keep going.
Ruth Clewett
Ruth Clewett
3 years agoThanks for sharing this incredibly inspiring journey both professional and personal. It’s a massive encouragement not to be afraid to ... read more
Thanks for sharing this incredibly inspiring journey both professional and personal. It’s a massive encouragement not to be afraid to change direction or take new opportunities! Thank you
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Emily Sithole
Emily Sithole
3 years agoThanks for reading such an amazing story its truly inspirational. Could you kindly advise what is the best and quickest ... read more
Thanks for reading such an amazing story its truly inspirational. Could you kindly advise what is the best and quickest way of working as a Mental Health Nurse when I am currently working as a Registered Nurse? Do I need a qualification in Mental Health? Please advise accordingly, my email address is emietoto@yahoo.co.uk.Thank you.
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Thanks so much for the feedback Emily.I noted you are a General Nurse, are you in the UK?.I am happy to provide the little information I gathered but I would advise you to go on the NMC website for be... read more
Thanks so much for the feedback Emily.I noted you are a General Nurse, are you in the UK?.I am happy to provide the little information I gathered but I would advise you to go on the NMC website for best guidance.I will be in touch sometime later.
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