TAFE NSW Griffith Celebrates International Nurses Day

With the need for more nurses across the MIA at critical levels, TAFE NSW Griffith is training new industry professionals.

Yesterday, Thursday, May 12, TAFE NSW acknowledged the dedication of its teachers and students in honour of International Nurses Day.

This year’s theme, Nurses: A Voice To Lead, focused on protecting, supporting, and investing in nursing to strengthen health systems around the world.

Health Workforce Australia estimated Australia would need an additional 100,000 nurses by 2025 to meet demand, and TAFE NSW Diploma of Nursing students were helping to meet this need as Enrolled Nurses.

TAFE NSW Health, Wellbeing and Community Services Head of Skills Team, Anne Barrow said students could undertake the TAFE NSW pathway into nursing in just 18 months, with eligible students studying fee-free under Job Trainer.

“On International Nurses Day, we celebrate our students’ dedication and their vital work in nursing, aged care, rehabilitation, and mental health nursing,” Ms Barrow said.

“Nursing and healthcare are critical industries which need a strong workforce and a pipeline of future professionals.

“Hands-on training and work placements mean TAFE NSW graduates enjoy long and successful nursing careers, are trained by industry-qualified teachers in state-of-the-art facilities, gaining practical skills to fill this urgent need.

TAFE NSW Griffith graduate Kristie Dunlop pivoted from a career in corrections to nursing and after earning her diploma last year, almost immediately secured work as an enrolled nurse at West Wyalong Hospital. “There were so many positives to come out of the course,” Ms Dunlop said.

“I felt well prepared for my work placement and the teachers were really flexible and approachable.

TAFE NSW has hundreds of courses available for anyone who wants to pursue their passion. Visit www.tafensw.edu.au or phone 131 601 for further information.

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