Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program – Pop-up Health Student Experience Part 2

Nursing students participating in the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program reflect on the practical skills they have acquired and the benefit of gaining real-life experience through the program.

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Coming into Pop-up Health, I had no idea the type of care community nurses provided in community care, but it has definitely changed my perception because there are a range of things from ADLs to IV antibiotics to pegs. 

There's a lot of things that they do that have no idea about. How I found the nurse buddies and the staff. I can say I've had no issues with them. I've had fun, I've actually had some laughs. If you've ever needed any help with anything, they have actually been there. 

Staff I work with is brilliant. They help us in every aspect. 

I also learned that with the small talk we can make a huge difference in someone's life. 

In community we get more time to know people and then we actually have more time to sit and then talk to them, know more about people's life. 

I will definitely join and work in the community. I really like my placements. 

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