My name is bertha, First-year adult nursing student. This is how my nursing journey started. I am a mother of three beautiful kids. I started Croydon College to access nursing level 3, but unfortunately, in 2019, Covid 19 made things worse for me to stop going to college. We have to do it online. So my grade was not meet the university’s requirements, so I had to start a foundation degree to gain all the Ucas points to start my adult nursing degree at Roehampton University.

I wanted to be a nurse to make a difference in someone’s life. I wanted to do something in my career that is challenging, interesting and makes a difference in people’s lives daily.

As nurses, we can empower our patients and their families with knowledge when I see that a patient understands their disease process and the care plan, it is an excellent feeling. A student nurse can bring understanding and peace during a challenging time.

I have no more incredible feeling than seeing people improve, recover and return to their loved ones. I love to help people and offer them the necessary treatment and emotional support daily. The fact that I know I am making a positive difference in someone else’s life is what makes my days fruitful and meaningful.

I have learned that great teams plan how their members act and work together. In healthcare, good team building happens when all team members understand;  In and work towards the shared purpose of caring and working for the patient.

Why I would be a good nurse, being a person who deserves a high level of respect, kindness, caring, emotional stability, empathy, and compassion are part of who I will be as a future nurse.