Sophie Luo

About Sophie

When I graduated high school I wasn’t sure what career path to take. I only knew I wanted a rewarding career where I would feel proud and happy knowing I was doing something good for the world. I was always interested in health and wanted to care for people and support them during their difficult moments. 

I have always been passionate about social justice, advocating for others and ensuring equity within my community. Studying nursing has allowed me to advocate for patients' rights and ensure they receive safe and quality nursing care. 

Why UTS?

I chose nursing at UTS as it offers flexibility in practical and theoretical study, as well as extensive opportunities to ensure students are industry-ready. UTS has partnerships with public and private organisations within the health sector that allow students to gain clinical experience in a range of settings. Something unique to UTS is their Practice Lab, which allows students to refine clinical skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse who can teach you the tricks of the trade! 

Nursing is a beautiful profession, it has given me the opportunity to build connections and therapeutic relationships with patients and their families. Being involved in patients' care and seeing their progress from admission to recovery is really satisfying. Just seeing patients smile and saying ‘thank you’ is the most rewarding aspect of nursing, knowing you have made a difference and positive impact on a person’s life.

Studying nursing has really helped me develop personally and professionally. I have gained empathetic understanding towards patients and their circumstances and have become more compassionate. I am more open-minded to new experiences and have developed my confidence in my knowledge and skills. 

What's next?

For my future plans, I would like to receive a graduate position as a Registered Nurse, hopefully working in the emergency department or intensive care unit so I can continue to develop and gain a wide range of skills. I would also like to complete my Graduate Certificate in Critical Care at UTS and eventually move on to a leadership role. 

For future students, my advice would be trying your best and making the most out of your experiences. If you don’t try you will never know the outcome, so I would recommend students to take all learning opportunities whether that be in the classroom or on clinical placement.

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