To be honest, unlike many others, I cannot claim that becoming a paramedic was a childhood dream. My initial interest in the medical field developed rather recently. It was a subject titled ‘Introduction to Nursing Assessment’ that inspired my desire to work within the health sector. I was captivated by the scope of practice of a nurse and felt that the profession was truly honorable and worthwhile. I had always had a compassionate nature, and the field of nursing appealed to me on a personal level.
Through my nursing placement at the Heidelberg Repatriation Facility I supplemented my academic knowledge and gained hands on experience of the role of a nurse. The positive feedback, sense of fulfillment and appreciation I received