Athol Hann, Bachelor of Nursing student, Bendigo
When Athol Hann applied to study Nursing at La Trobe Bendigo, he wasn’t sure it was for him. As a keen sportsman, Athol always thought he would have a career related to sport. But now he is sure he made the right decision.
‘The ability to be a Nurse is either something you have or you don’t. I really love learning about the aspects of nursing that can help to save lives. La Trobe has helped [me] to develop skills and equip me with the right stuff to be a Division 1 nurse, and I feel completely ready.’
2010 was Athol’s final year, and he is scheduled to do a hospital placement in Perth. It is part of a five year plan in which he hopes to work in areas of acute and critical care.
‘In about two years, I am going to take six months off and go overseas, but when I come back my plan is live in the Outback, and work as a Nurse with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. I will get to see some amazing parts of Australia - see the sights, learn heaps, and have the best time while at work!’
Athol’s desire to work in the Outback with the Royal Flying Doctor Service stems from a deep connection he feels with the land.
‘I grew up on my family’s dairy farm. We have heaps of cows and sheep, and I feel really strongly about the “country lifestyle”. I want to remain in small communities where everyone is familiar with each other.’
‘I play a heap of football at the moment, and I am really busy with study as well… when I fit it all in,’ he laughs. ‘All in all, I really enjoy it. It’s a close-knit community and I can hang out with my mates one moment, then go straight to class the next.’
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