HUGE congratulations to final year nursing student, Eva Gauci, who has this week received an award from the Australian nursing and Midwifery Federation.
“I have always had an interest in nursing. I am a people person, and love interacting with others and getting out in the community,” Eva said.
“I want to make a difference. I have always been fascinated by the human body and the medical field, and how healthcare practitioners can make a difference to people’s lives.
“You can make an impact living in a large regional centre – having close connections to your local community. It is rewarding to see the impact of healthcare services within our region and the positive health outcomes that evolve. It is different to working in a metropolitan environment… you can see the change.
“After my nine-week placement at the Royal Children’s Hospital, I am really looking forward to making the most of the opportunities at GV Health. In a regional hospital, you see many different clinical presentations, compared to a metro hospital where it is more specialised. You are able to gain a wide range of skills in the rural and regional healthcare environment.
“Currently working as a ward clerk in the Respiratory Unit at GV Health, it has been a really unique experience and a hive of activity during the COVID pandemic and with the redevelopment of the hospital.
“I look forward to my Graduate Year at GV Health where I will be able to experience different specialities of nursing to see where my passions lie. I am particularly interested in paediatric, oncology and surgical nursing.
“I came back to Shepparton after the first year of my course and have really enjoyed the smaller classes and the great clinical experience that we get here. Staff are super approachable and helpful – you get to have close relationships with lecturers, and I have made some great friends!”
