- 16 March 2011
- 5 min read
Sara Davies - how nursing degrees prepare students for jobs
SubscribeSwansea University student, Sara Davies, explains what a nursing degree entails, and how it has helped her understand the nursing profession and prepare for a career as a qualified nurse.
You’re studying adult nursing at Swansea University. What year are you in and how have you found the course so far?
As a third-year student, I have found the course to be both physically and mentally challenging. Balancing the theoretical demands of the University and the physical challenges faced in clinical practice have taught me the importance of effective time keeping and ensuring excellent organisation skills. In turn, these attributes have ensured an enjoyable yet important work-life balance.
Do you know yet which area of adult nursing you might like to specialise in, and why?
Every experience gained throughout my training has been positive, but I feel drawn towards coronary care nursing jobs. Having spent a six-week placement within a cardiac unit, the level of professionalism, knowledge and expertise of the nursing staff impressed me greatly.
Further, the skills practiced within this speciality are applicable to every aspect of nursing as coronary care is central to the health and well-being of every patient.
As a newly qualified nurse, I wish to work in a challenging and ever-evolving area, making a real difference to patients’ quality of life. Coronary care provides me with this exact opportunity.
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I believe people working in healthcare should be able to choose to enjoy work. That is, choose an employer who reflects their values and provides them with a sustainable career. This leads to better patient care, higher retention rates and happier working lives in this most important employment sector.
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