Jacinta He
Studying nursing has improved me as a person and in turn, made me a happier person.
I was born in Australia but am of Chinese heritage. Growing up, I participated in multiple extra-curricular activities, such as ballet, Chinese class, oil painting and piano lessons. To this day, I still enjoy dancing, art and learning languages – right now, I’m learning German! I am passionate about learning new things and also working and creating with my own hands.
My passion for health care has really grown after working at a pharmacy for the past five years. I am also a naturally inquisitive person and I enjoy meeting people from different walks of life. Thus, I thought that aspiring to be a nurse would fulfil both of these – as a nurse, I will be able to provide care in a hospital setting where I can meet and tend to a wide variety of people.
I chose to study at UTS because it is an interactive and modern university. Many of the classes involve more practical-oriented learning. It is the practical skills we learn that will better prepare us for the workforce, and to adapt to working in a health care environment with ease.
The most rewarding aspect of my nursing degree is the focus on people. Being able to help someone and improve their wellbeing motivates me to continue studying. I also enjoy the subjects, which focus on emotional intelligence and on improving human qualities such as empathy and patience. Studying nursing has improved me as a person and in turn, made me a happier person.
Over the course of the degree, I have developed many personal skills. Many subjects completed during the first year of the course focused on communication, empathy, consideration and patience. These qualities are necessary in becoming a good nurse, but I also believe that they are good qualities that are essential to gain as a person.
After I complete my degree, I am excited to join the workforce. I cannot wait to experience the different challenges that I will encounter at work, and I am eager to care for different patients, all of who will require unique care.
My advice to future students would be to start the course with an open mind. The course can challenge students in unexpected ways, so it is important to be willing to accept new perspectives.
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