Student experiences
Where in the world will Monash Nursing and Midwifery take you?
Studying Nursing and Midwifery at Monash University allows graduates to have a variety of roles or work in a number of specialty areas and can even lead to working overseas. Students and graduates give an insight into their experiences with the course and what the future holds for them.
Emma Ward - Bachelor of Nursing
"Being a nurse is challenging some days but every day is different, and most of the time I go home with a big smile on my face."
Robin Digby - Doctor of Philosophy
"I had an excellent relationship with my two supervisors. They were very available to me and I found their feedback very constructive."
Jack Burns - Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Emergency Health
"I wanted a hands-on degree, not one where I was just stuck in a lecture theatre."
Jade Hopgood - Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery
"The teachers are wonderful and definitely experts in their fields."
Paula Sampson - Master of Nursing Practice
“There is nothing nicer than caring for a patient and knowing that my care is of value to them and their families.”
Relle Mcmillin - Master of Advanced Midwifery
“I didn’t have a second thought as to where I wanted to complete further study, but Monash.”
Breisha Dunmall - Bachelor of Nursing
"At Monash, I was fortunate enough to find an amazing group of such likeminded people, in my peers and teachers, which made my classes so enjoyable."
Laveena Sharma - Bachelor of Nursing
"I felt I was able to make a positive difference in the life of patients I looked after."
Anna Fried - Master of Nursing Practice
"I’ve never experienced a period of time where I learned more and have been able to apply new skills so quickly."
Jessica Bong MJ - Bachelor of Nursing
“Being a nurse, you literally hold an 'international passport'. You can say that your career is guaranteed for life.”
Madeleine Mcdonough - Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery
"This course has opened up so many opportunities for me and given me a passion for midwifery and woman-centered care."
Rebecca Schwerdfeger - Bachelor of Nursing
"Every time I speak to a nurse or attend placement I think that’s so interesting, maybe I could do that.”
Amy Cullen - Bachelor of Nursing
"I’ve really enjoyed how hands-on the course is, through the use of our clinical learning environments."
Micheal Larin - Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery
“I realised the potential a nurse has to make a difference to patients and their families.”
Dai Le - Master of Advanced Midwifery
“I feel more confident and the knowledge I’ve gained from this course has laid a solid foundation for my future career."
Jannie Howe - Bachelor of Nursing
"Monash has a wonderful reputation in Nursing and I wanted to receive the best training available to become an excellent nurse.”
Leo Gregor - Master of Advanced Clinical Nursing (Emergency)
I was always very impressed by the quality of nurses I met who had been trained at Monash University.