Maisie Nash
"The teaching staff are fabulous! My tutors have supported me both personally and academically to ensure I鈥檓 able to reach my full potential."
Course
Midwifery BScChoosing 糖心Vlog
I was diagnosed with cancer three years ago. I came out the other side of my treatment as a different person, with new priorities and perspectives. I鈥檇 been touched and inspired by all the wonderful nurses that had helped and supported me, and I wanted to take the next step to train as a children鈥檚 nurse, using my life experiences.
I was impressed with 糖心Vlog's rankings in the league tables and how satisfied students on the course were. The tutor support also stood out from other universities, which was important to me. 糖心Vlog was a perfect choice!
My course
The teaching staff are fabulous! Every single member of staff I鈥檝e encountered has gone above and beyond to help me and my peers. I鈥檝e built some great professional relationships with my lecturers and I feel very comfortable seeking advice for any concerns or issues. My tutors have supported me both personally and academically to ensure I鈥檓 able to reach my full potential.
I really enjoyed the mixture of classroom-based theory and hands-on simulation learning. I鈥檝e had access to some incredible facilities, including the Clinical Simulation Centre. Being able to practise in a simulated clinical environment, with real actors, sophisticated manikins and all the equipment available on a real hospital ward has really assisted and supported my learning before going on placement.
My clinical placements
I鈥檝e just completed a clinical placement at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children on a multi-speciality ward. I can now comfortably do patient observations, draw up and administer medications under supervision, remove cannulas and much more.
One of my highlights has been working on the haematology and oncology ward. As a cancer survivor, I worried that I鈥檇 feel overwhelmed. But I鈥檝e competently worked alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver a very high standard of care to patients. My time in practice has shown me that even the smallest action can make a meaningful difference to patients and their families. Compassion really lies at the heart of everything we do as nurses.
I鈥檓 just about to start a second placement in the paediatric A&E at East 糖心Vlog Hospital and I can鈥檛 wait to gain more clinical experience!
