How a nursing scholarship opened doors for Wendy

"I now have the space to learn while still being there for my family."

Nursing isn’t just a job. It is a reflection of who they are.
 
It calls for long hours, deep compassion, and the courage to care for patients at their most vulnerable.

Every day, nurses give so much of themselves – their time, their expertise, and their heart. They ensure every patient feels seen, safe, and cared for.

Take Wendy, for example. Wendy is an Acute Pain Nurse Consultant at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.

“I had a stark realisation when I was younger that I wanted to care for patients who needed help the most. This is why I chose to become a nurse – it was a pivotal point in my life.” 

It’s no secret that nurses are among the busiest staff in any hospital. And with such a full workload, professional development seems out of reach.

No matter how motivated a nurse may be to expand her knowledge and skills through further study, the financial burden can feel daunting.

As a working mum with a teenage son to look after – and with responsibilities to manage, professional obligations to fulfil and bills to pay – studying feels next to impossible.

This is where your help makes all the difference…

“It was the scholarship that I received from supporters like you that gifted me the capacity to study. I now have the space to learn while still being there for my family.” 

Does your kindness this Christmas extend to helping a nurse ease the financial strain of study, so she can focus on pursuing her lifelong passion?

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St Vincent's Foundation
Level 3, Suite 300
100 Victoria Parade
East Melbourne, Victoria 3002