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NURSING STUDENTS GAIN UNIQUE EXPERIENCE IN AGED CARE Lutheran Services has partnered with the University of the Sunshine Coast — a leading provider of nursing education for our region — to offer students final year clinical placements in aged care. By participating in supervised practice at the registered nurse level, students have an unrivalled opportunity to experience what it’s like to work as an RN in aged care — fast-tracking career development. Our Operations Support Manager, Muhammad Bashir says the UniSC collaboration is empowering nursing students to connect with
aged care. “We’re creating valuable learning opportunities and developing highly skilled personnel, while maintaining the highest standards of care for our residents. The opportunities are as big as the challenges. Recruiting nursing personnel is a formidable challenge for the sector. Yet aged care nurses value the diversity and rewards of the personcentred care they provide. What’s more, aged care is one of the largest employers of nurses in Australia.” In 2022–23, 18 students completed the program, which is expected to grow.
