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Nursing and Midwifery International Awareness Day
Speakers at the International Day
A range of speakers presented their international experiences at an International Awareness Day at the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The nursing, midwifery and medical students, who were welcomed by the Head of School, Pauline Walsh, reflected on their recent experiences in Australia, Dubai, India, Malawi and Turkey. Visiting Canadian nursing students Catherine Valle and Natasha Dias, from York University, Toronto, gave an introduction to nursing and health care in Canada. Dr Emee Vida Estacio gave an insight into research projects on Internationalisation and Migrant Nurses, whilst Dr Annette Kratz, CIED, presented an overview of Keele international developments. Amy Sefton, Project Manager for Work the World, presented the exciting opportunities available for health care students and inspired students planning their future travels. Wynne Thomas, School International Champion, gave an overview of the international links and thanked the speakers and attendees.
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“It was one of the best experiences in my life, being a nursing student for 3 months in the UK, at Keele University. I was welcomed by warm and friendly lecturers, nurses and sisters during my placement both in the School, community and hospital. Also, this experience was very instructive for me. I saw real nursing power in UK. Nearly all nurses in Keele University and the Hospital, embrace life-long learning. They have many opportunities for doing this. I want to thank all the staff from Keele again for a great experience.”
Melike Ayca Ay [Third Year Nursing Student Ankara University Turkey 2009]
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"I was a third year nursing student when I went to England for my Erasmus Programme in 2008. I did internship at the Keele University for three months. It was an excellent educational and development programme. I learnt nursing services in UK, British patient profiles, differences and similarities in practice, communication skills, and more through this programme. It was an enjoyable experience for me.
I graduated in 2010 after returning to my country and then, started to work as a Staff Nurse in a public hospital Intensive Care Unit. I worked there for ten months. Theoretical and practical knowledge I learnt at the School of Nursing and Midwifery Keele University helped me so much with my professional career.
Now, I’m working at Substance Abuse Unit of the Ministry of Health in Ankara. At the same time I am also studying for a Master’s Degree on Psychiatric Nursing at the Hacettepe University, Ankara.
I recommend this experience to all nurses in order to support their professional self-development and life-long learning."
Melike Ayca Ay [Clinical Nurse Ankara, Turkey June 2012]
