The introduction of a nurse graduate program between Forster and the Mayo private hospitals will enable nurses to broaden their experience across two acute healthcare facilities in the Great Lakes and Manning regions, clinical nurse educator, Gabrielle Dowling says.
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Earlier this week five enthusiastic registered and one enrolled nurses attended orientation day at Forster Private Hospital in preparation for the next 12 months of additional on-site learning.
"This is the first time graduates will be rotated between the two sites" Ms Dowling said.
Depending on the area of choice the 12 month program will provide either two, six month or three, four month rotations across a range of clinical streams; acute surgical and medical, rehabilitation, mental health and perioperative, she said.
I did things backward; I got married and had children.
- Karyn Campbell
Forty-three-year-old registered nurse, Karyn Campbell said she had always wanted to be a nurse, but took a couple of career changes before realising her dream.
"I did things backward; I got married and had children," she said.
Before completing her degree through Newcastle University in 2019, Karyn migrated from an assistant in nursing to enrolled nurse.
"I love nursing and knowing I have made a difference, and I get a lot of satisfaction knowing I have made a difference in someone's life.
"I spent a long time in hospitality and bar work and it is not the same."
Karyn, who hails from Red Head and worked at the Mayo following graduation, is undertaking a 12 month transition to theatre program at both the Forster and Taree hospitals.
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Jeanene Duncan
Jeanene has more than 40 years experience as a regional and rural journalist starting at The Land Newspaper. She also worked for Stock Journal Newspaper (SA), McPherson, Fairfax newspapers and Rural Press, and contributed to various magazines.
Jeanene has more than 40 years experience as a regional and rural journalist starting at The Land Newspaper. She also worked for Stock Journal Newspaper (SA), McPherson, Fairfax newspapers and Rural Press, and contributed to various magazines.
