Rose McGuire, DipHE Nursing graduate

As a mature student and single parent, Rose really appreciated the “fantastic” support she received throughout her studies. “The academic staff at Kingston helped me believe in my abilities and realise my ambition,” she says. Read more..

Claire Smitheram, 30, DipHE Adult Nursing graduate

“The course has made me realise what an incredibly dynamic and constantly changing profession nursing is,” says Claire. Find out why Claire chose nursing as a career and about her experiences as a student, including two “brilliant” international placements. Read more..

Jodian Barrett, 18, DipHE Children's Nursing

Jodian is coming to the end of the first year of her course and is thorougly enjoying it. Read her diary of a day on campus in our clinical skills laboratories learning some essential nursing skills.

Sophie Wismer, 20, BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

Sophie has always wanted to be a nurse and says that since starting the course, her confidence and communciation skills have grown. Read her diary of a day on clinical placement at Tolworth Hospital.

Sarah Ames, 27, DipHE Learning Disability Nursing

Sarah decided on a career in learning disability nursing following an overseas placement in a school for children with learning disabilities. She advises anyone looking into a career in healthcare to consider this branch. Read more..

Matthew Adlem, DipHE Mental Health Nursing graduate

Matthew decided to train as a mental health nurse after being a support worker for deaf children with mental health difficulties. How did he find the journey from being a student to a qualified, practicing nurse? Read more..