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Nicola - 
Registered Nurse

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Practice Nurse

Typical day

Direct patient care
Health promotion
Health monitoring

What do I enjoy about my job?

The patients - interesting people and lives
Learning new skills daily
Working with others
Working for the benefit of the community

Challenging aspects

Time management
Balancing the needs of people/business/time/resources

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

People-centred and hopefully making a difference

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Registered nursing qualification

Training I receive as part of my job

Numerous courses for GP specific duties
On the job training


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

Worked in a call-centre from qualifying for 7 years. Starting role as a PA to divisional manager to training advisors in the UK and abroad.

Enrolled on post-graduate nursing programme.

Where do I see myself in the future?

Completing my PG Diploma to a Masters.
Working in different nursing areas in UK and abroad.


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Goals and focus are important but be open minded.
Don't ever think something is beneath you - take the opportunity and use it to your advantage.
It's easier to get another job if you are already in one.


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Last updated: 04 Apr 2013