“As with all jobs, challenges are bound to surface during work. In nursing, these challenges could be physically, emotionally and mentally difficult all at the same time. When the going gets tough, always remind yourself why you had chosen this path and let your passion drive you.”
Senior Staff Nurse,
Sengkang General Hospital
“A huge unknown part of our work is the dysphagia aspect. Many times, people give me a confused look when I introduce myself and my role to patients and their families. I usually introduce myself as a ‘Speech and Swallow’ therapist to help minimise confusion.”
Speech Therapist, Woodlands Health Campus
Healthcare Merit Award recipient
Bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy, Manchester Metropolitan University
“Singapore's Community Care sector is an integral part of Singapore's healthcare system, and will play an even larger role ahead as our focus shift beyond hospitals to caring for patients closer to the community and to homes.”
Undergraduate pursuing physiotherapy course at SIT
Community Care Scholarship (CCS) recipients
“The myriad of healthcare jobs available within the sector offers a wide selection of career paths for individuals that can cater to their individual preferences.”
Radiographer, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Healthcare Merit Award recipient
Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Diagnostic Radiography)
“Each allied health and medical professional has their role to play in the society in terms of healthcare, and I can foresee that the future generations will make a huge impact in the healthcare sector due to medical advancements and the ageing population.”
Staff Nurse, National University Polyclinics (NUP).
Healthcare Merit Award recipient
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Honours), NUS
“If you are a person who thrives on challenges and loves tackling problems, healthcare is a noble and rewarding career that allows you to give a helping hand to those who need it.”
Podiatrist, Sengkang General Hospital
Healthcare Merit Award recipient
Bachelor of Health Science, Podiatry
“Personally, radiography stood out to me the most as I found it very interesting to be at the frontline of disease diagnosis and to be able to spot and identify problems; just like a detective.”
Radiographer, National University Hospital
Healthcare Merit Award Full-Term Overseas Scholarship
Recipient
“The only constant in nursing is change – with shift transitions, evolving manpower distribution and protocol revisions, nurses need to always be on their toes to adapt quickly in a fast-paced work environment.”
Senior Staff Nurse
MOHH Healthcare Merit Award (HM A) Mid-Term Scholarship Recipient
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) with Honours (Distinction), NUS