Government Funds EC$60, 000 Nursing Students UK Practicum

Описание: Government Funds EC$60, 000 Nursing Students UK Practicum
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JUNE 10, 2024 – The Government of Grenada is providing funding in the sum of EC$60, 000 to support an initiative by the St. George’s University, which allows Grenadian students pursuing their Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing complete a nursing practicum in the United Kingdom.
All 10 students, from various parishes across Grenada, are now in the UK and have begun their practicum. They are Shanna Caton, Jan Philbert, Deborah Charles, Marlene Edwards, Shinelle Sylvester, Tyesha Barrington, Mya Phillip, Latonia Joseph, Oluwasemilore Abe and Cardy Henry.
The $60, 000 in funding provides $6000 to each of the 10 students for flights, accommodation and transportation during their stay at Cardiff University in Wales, United Kingdom. SGU made a request on behalf of the students for assistance and the Government of Grenada responded by providing 100 percent funding.
This opportunity fulfills the students’ Professional Development and Transition to Practice and Nursing Practicum VII requirement. It provides students with a global experience in nursing. SGU coordinated with Cardiff University for a three-week practicum from June 10 to 28, ensuring clinical orientation, supervision, teaching and evaluation. The participating students are in their third and fourth year at SGU. For many it is their first time traveling or traveling to the United Kingdom.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony at the Ministerial Complex, in Tanteen, St. George on June 4, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, Elvis Morain, encouraged students to represent themselves well, so that future cohorts will be welcomed at Cardiff University. Minister for Education Sen. The Hon. David Andrew congratulated the students, wishing them success. He stated that cabinet responded quickly in deciding to fund the entire trip.
“I want to put on record greatest appreciation to our Prime Minister and Cabinet colleagues for the shared vision in prioritizing healthcare and their determination and their willingness to invest, of our resources, in you,” Sen. the Hon. David Andrew. “We anticipate that, in the not-too-distant future, you will graduate successfully and that you, too, will contribute to the continued improvement in the healthcare sector here, in Grenada.”
The nursing students, most of whom have also received scholarships for study at SGU, expressed how appreciative they were for government’s support and for SGU’s facilitation of such a worthwhile engagement.
St. Patrick resident, Shinelle Sylvester, a recipient of a government scholarship to SGU, says, “Receiving that additional scholarship to attend Cardiff University at this student exchange programme is very profound and I’m very appreciative of what the government of Grenada has given us.”
Sylvester, a year-three student who aspires to become an army nurse, said this opportunity will be integral towards her growth in the profession, as she gains additional experience and learns from the UK healthcare system.
Tyesha Barrington is also an SGU nursing scholarship recipient. The St. John resident, who is in her third year of studies, said this is her first trip outside of Grenada. She is thankful and excited to experience a new environment and enrich her capacity as a future nurse. Cardy Henry, a year four nursing student from St. Andrew, who wants to be a forensic nurse, is currently on an SGU scholarship.
She said, “This new sponsorship is going to mean a great deal to me, because it’s going to give me the chance to broaden my horizons and my knowledge and to gain some cross-cultural experience that I can now bring back to Grenada to help enhance our healthcare system.”
Third-year nursing student from St. Patrick, Jan Philbert, is also looking forward to the practicum.
“I do feel good that I was chosen. So, I’m quite elated, especially given the opportunity from the Government,” Philbert said. “Definitely, I plan to give back to Grenada and, with the improvements that the Government plans to make, it’s all the more encouraging. I chose to do nursing. I always had an interest in healthcare. I always had an interest in looking after others.”
Philbert also encourages young men who have an interest in healthcare to consider the nursing profession, because she thinks more males are needed in the profession. Henry advises everyone to take education seriously and believes it will bring the bright future that is expected.
Other officials in attendance at the handing over ceremony included Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Ronda Jones, who assisted with the presentation of funding awards.
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