Mount Duneed’s Ebony Young has won a Victoria-wide award recognising her as one of Australia’s top nursing students.
The 21-year-old Victorian Fitness Academy (VFA) student was “humbled” to receive the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victorian branch) award recently.
“I feel that all of my hard work over the past year has paid off, and I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds,” she said.
“I’m very grateful that VFA Learning identified that I was a suitable candidate for this prestigious award.”
The award recognises Australia’s top nursing students who demonstrate an exceptional understanding of ethical and professional nursing practice.
Ebony hopes to study at Deakin University to become a registered nurse when she graduates her course at VFA next year.
“Once completing my studies, I think I’d like to work in rural areas, but also after completing placement at Epworth Geelong,” she said.
“I think oncology (cancer treatment) and palliative care would be great fields to explore.”
VFA Geelong’s head of nursing Charisse Spence nominated Ebony for the award.
“Ebony has demonstrated consistent excellence in nursing practice throughout the course,” she said.
“We have found her to be caring, thoughtful, and understanding.
“Her assessment tasks have all been completed to a high standard, and in the simulation lab for her practical assessments, Ebony was always well prepared.
“Her instructors received outstanding feedback from her clinical facilitators from her placement.”
Ebony will officially receive her certificate at the annual general meeting of Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victorian branch) next month in Melbourne.
