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At the beginning of last year, I faced a personal experience which made me want to pursue a career in Nursing. The discovery of my grandfather Alzheimer’s, followed by my grandmother’s depression and ultimately anaemia was a shock. By caring for my grandparents I gained lots of experience spending time in hospitals, communicating with doctors and other healthcare professionals but most importantly experiencing the psychological traumas of such events. My personal experience as a carer has helped me empathise the emotional turmoil patients and their families experience.
To research further into a career in Nursing, I attended a master class at ‘The University of Nottingham’ which gave me an understanding of the broad spectrum of healthcare professions. I also completed a work placement in the NHS working in Phlebotomy, Physiotherapy, District Nursing, Intermediate Care and Podiatry. Through work experience with District Nurses I realised the need to reassure people in difficult situations. I enjoyed engaging with patients and found it useful understanding how important this skill is ...

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