Age: 44
Former position: 18 years in the plumbing industry, specialising in Bathroom Design and Sales.

Skills: Certificate III in Aged Care, Diploma of Nursing, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety.

Job sought: Job sought with nursing studies; Endorsed Enrolled Nurse within the Aged Care Sector (in a High Care Nursing Home)

Dream job: To do further studies to become a Registered Nurse which would allow me to practice in most countries overseas. I am also interested in teaching and would enjoy being a nursing educator.

Testimonial:
In 2006 I decided to change my occupation of 18 years in Retail Plumbing Supplies. Southbank Institute of Technology has provided me with an excellent opportunity to move forward in my new career path within health care and nursing. The newly constructed Health and Science faculty at Southbank was a major influence in making my choice of where to study and the impressive modern nursing labs have been a major benefit in my 18 month journey of securing my Diploma of Nursing and becoming a qualified and recognised Endorsed Enrolled Nurse.

Why did you choose SBIT?
A newly built, modern, up-to-date facility.

How did you find the teachers / course structure?
The teachers have a vast amount of knowledge and are very generous in sharing their experiences with the students. They are very dedicated and very accepting of students who come to Southbank from all walks of life.

Any successes or high points to your study?
I've studied with and under some amazing people, made friendships that I'm sure will last a lifetime, and just appreciated being around like-minded people who have a passion to care for people through the profession of Nursing.