Salote, a current HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing (CRICOS Course Code: 114217B) student, hails from Fiji and has just completed her aged care placement.
After spending over 10 years in the finance industry, Salote made a bold decision to leave it all behind, move to Australia, and pursue a career in nursing. “Switching from finance to nursing was a big step, but I’m grateful that Queensford College supported me through the transition. It was definitely the right choice for me.”
“While my finance job was rewarding, I felt a strong desire to be more hands-on in caring for people and being involved in healthcare. My own experiences in the hospital growing up made me realise nursing was my true calling. Watching the nurses who cared for me and others inspired me to become one of them.”
Salote’s caring nature led her to turn her passion for helping others into a nursing career. She recently completed a 3-week clinical placement at an aged care facility. During her placement, she shadowed Registered Nurses, assisted with medication rounds, and observed various medical procedures. “Putting classroom learning into real-life situations was exciting. Seeing theory in action and learning on the job was an eye-opener.”
“The best part of my placement was interacting with the residents, hearing their stories, and learning about their medications and physical activities. This experience really solidified my passion for nursing and helped me gain practical skills that will be valuable in my future career.”
“Throughout my studies, I felt fully supported. My trainer was motivating and made learning enjoyable. The lessons, from classroom work to simulation labs, have been very rewarding and prepared me well for real-world nursing.”
Salote is truly passionate about her career and finds fulfilment from helping others. She’s currently working as a Personal Care Attendant on the Sunshine Coast.
If you’re interested in making a difference in people’s lives, our HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing (CRICOS Course Code: 114217B) course could be perfect for you. Learn more about the course here.