• A third-year Bachelor of Nursing student at Charles Sturt has received a ‘Student Nurse Award’
• It was awarded by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victoria Branch)
• The award acknowledges a student who demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, understanding of ethical and professional practice and overall excellence in nursing.

A third-year Bachelor of Nursing student at Charles Sturt University has been recognised for her outstanding clinical skills and knowledge by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation.

Miss Kylie Page, who studies at Charles Sturt in Albury-Wodonga, recently received a Student Nurse Award by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) (Victoria Branch).

The award acknowledges a student who, in the opinion of the nursing faculty, exhibits attributes which are intrinsic to nursing practice, including excellent communication and interpersonal skills, understanding of ethical and professional nursing and an appreciation of the concept of excellence in nursing practice.

Miss Page said she was honoured to receive the award and excited for the journey beyond graduation.

“I am grateful for the knowledge, expertise and inspiring efforts of my lecturers throughout my degree and appreciate their willingness to support the students wholeheartedly,” she said.

“I am excited for a long and rewarding nursing career where I can positively impact patients and their families during challenging times.”

In addition to the ANMF’s accolade, which saw Miss Page receive a certificate and a prize of $300, she will also be graduating with Distinctions in the Bachelor of Nursing and has secured a graduate year at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Lecturer in Nursing in the Charles Sturt School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences Ms Lisa Speedie, who nominated Miss Page for the award, said it was well-deserved.

“Kylie has demonstrated incredible commitment to her studies throughout her Bachelor of Nursing degree, achieving Distinction and High Distinction results,” Ms Speedie said.

“She’s achieved these results by having a clear understanding of the philosophy of nursing, being compassionate and empathetic in her care, and this has been demonstrated in her workplace learning and reflected in reports by her facilitators.

“Kylie applies great enthusiasm to her learning, has built strong relationships with her fellow students and shows exceptional interpersonal and interprofessional communication skills.

“I feel comfortable in stating on behalf of myself and the Albury On-Campus Lecturers, we see a fantastic future nurse leader within Kylie.”

The ANMF visits Albury annually, typically during Orientation week, for those hoping to learn more about the Federation.

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