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Before I became a Midwife, I was a swimming teacher at a
swimming school. When I started my Midwifery training, I was
raising two teenagers on my own. Twenty years had also passed
since I was a student in high school. I had to learn to be
disciplined so I could study without letting it take over my
life. It was important that I maintained a well-balanced life so
that my children and other responsibilities did not suffer. This
was a challenging balance to maintain, but I did it. I think
others in similar situations can do it too.
As a student, I did quite a few hospital placements at
Middlemore. The experience was great. After I qualified, I
applied for the new graduate
programme.
Because I work in the hospital on rostered shifts, I know
exactly when I’m working and when I’m not. I don’t have to work
Monday to Friday as well. This suits my current lifestyle.
As a Midwife, I get to support women and families during a
special time in their lives. Would you like to support and
educate women and families during pregnancy, birth and newborn
stage? If so, make Midwifery your career choice.
Evi
For more information contact:
Debra Spinetto
Programme Information Advisor
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Phone: (09) 921 9735
Email:
debra.spinetto@aut.ac.nz |
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