Student and Graduate Profiles

Pradeepa Selvaraj, Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
"The clinical placements that UWS has sent me to have allowed me to explore and experience different aspects of nursing."

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Anna Gonzalez, Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced)
"Being an undergraduate student at UWS has been great and far exceeded any expectations I had before arriving at UWS."

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Melanie Jackson, Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
"I would hope also in the future to contribute to the international practice of Midwifery by assisting community development and health promoting programs in less developed countries, including training village birth attendants."

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Lynda Jones, Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
"One of my goals is to be a role model for others.  I have very strong ideas on what makes a good midwife and I plan to model that behaviour.  I not only want to be a role model for other midwives but also for other mature age students."

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Tammy Vallido, PhD
"I hope to develop strong research skills during the three years which will enable me to to conduct research and strive for excellence in women and children’s health. Doing a PhD has also provided me the opportunity to meet other local, national and international midwives and nurses who are conducting research in similar areas. This network of key people will be invaluable in the development of future research collaborations."

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Rakime Elmir, PhD
"The amount of support you receive is incredible. My supervisors in particular are my backbone, I feel confident in knowing that at any point I am able to contact them, whether it be through email, phone or personal conversation, despite their tight schedules as Professors."

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Elaine Burns, PhD
"Being a PhD student is one of the most interesting, stimulating and challenging things I have ever done. The FACH research group is friendly and supportive and there is a real sense of camaraderie within the group."

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