NURSING DREAM REALISED
TAFE Queensland graduate Jessie Blitner has her sights set on a nursing career.
The 17- year- old decided to get a head start towards her dream job, completing a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance as a school- based trainee in Townsville.
Jessie gained her qualification while boarding at St Patrick’s College and finalising Year 12 away from her home on Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
“I decided to enrol at TAFE Queensland to get a pathway into nursing. I am hoping to continue my studies at university and become a registered nurse working in community,” she said.
“I learned a lot of skills and knowledge through my TAFE Queensland course, more than I initially thought or expected.
“I really enjoyed the whole practical side of my studies, like working at the Mater Hospital and interacting with all of the patients and nurses. By the end of my studies I was responsible for a range of jobs at the hospital including making beds, helping patients shower and groom, transporting patients to surgery and X- ray and cleaning patient’s rooms.”
TAFE Queensland North Region general manager Joann Pyne said Jessie was proof that you are never too young to start chasing your career dreams.
“It’s wonderful that Jessie chose to kick start her career and gain valuable hands- on experience by studying at TAFE Queensland,” she said.
“Through her school- based traineeship, Jessie has already had a positive impact supporting the wellbeing of others and I have no doubts that she’ll continue to make a real difference to the health of people in the future.”
To find out more about studying at TAFE Queensland, call 1300 656 959 or visit tafenorth. edu. au.