Nursing and Midwifery Alumni Stories

Denise was born in Jamaica where she spent most of her formative years prior to migrating to the UK 24 years ago. It was this background that shaped her desire to go into mental health nursing. 

Morgan Ward has fulfilled a dream to become a nurse and is thrilled to finally be embarking on her new career. 

From working in the mining industry in her native Zimbabwe, to becoming a Mental Health nurse, with two young children, Clare Chitsa’s life has transformed since joining the University of Worcester. 

A nurse who won a ‘Rising Star’ award from the Nursing Times says she is grateful for the experiences and opportunities gained on her degree at the University of Worcester. 

Otilia Czilek graduating in September from the University of Worcester with her second Nursing qualification. 

For Anuja Jacob, graduating was the culmination of six years of hard work juggling studies with having two children. 

Amber Hartley graduated with a degree in Adult Nursing. 

Dawn Hooper said she was thrilled to achieve First Class Honours in her degree after a challenging three years. 

Becky Shuck has retrained as a Nurse and volunteered to work on the NHS frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic 

Karen, a mature student, achieved a First-Class Honours degree in Nursing. She is now a Band 5 staff nurse in Accident and Emergency. 

Tolu achieved a First Class Honours in her degree alongside nursing people during the pandemic 

Beccy O’Donnell achieved a First Class Honours Adult Nursing at the University of Worcester and now works as a staff nurse on an acute stroke unit. 

Dr Wendy Webb has achieved the award of a PhD that explored the end of life priorities of people experiencing homelessness in the UK 

Ned Mallalieu thought about giving up on his degree in doubt of his abilities. But, thanks to his perseverance, he is now in his dream job. 

A student who returned to education after more than two decades to realise his ambition of becoming a mental health nurse has graduated. 

Sophie lost her sister to cancer three months before starting her Nursing degree and has graduated with First Class Honours. 

Almy Anna John came to the UK three years ago to study for her BSc in Adult Nursing, and that was the first time she had ever left India. 

A journey from Kerala to London; how the University of Worcester helped Nora find her passion.