Studying Closer to Home with Placement Opportunities Abroad

Claire McConnell is a third-year general nursing student. Claire, from Churchill in County Donegal, chose the Letterkenny campus as she wanted to stay closer to home. Torn between General Nursing and Midwifery, Claire embarked on the General Nursing programme. Now just completing her third year of study Claire is happy with her choice.

“I came straight from Leaving Certificate and joined the programme when Covid was rampant”, explained Claire. I was a little anxious about starting college during this time, but the lecturers were a great support and helped me get set up with everything I needed. We still had practical classes on campus one and a half days per week which was great”

Claire always dreamed of a nursing role and could never imagine herself in any other career. Her sister is a nurse and, additionally, Claire gained valuable insight working in a nursing home over the years.