1.What made you decide to pursue nursing in NYP?

I didn’t begin with a strong or clear calling for nursing. I come from a humble background, and after my father passed away, I became more involved in community activities. I knew I wanted a career that would allow me to continue contributing meaningfully to society and one that wasn’t desk-bound. My aunt and cousin, who are nurses, shared their experiences with me, and their stories opened my eyes to the profession. That was when I began to seriously consider nursing as my path.

 

2. How did your time here in NYP shape who you are today as a nurse? Are there any memories, lecturers, or experiences from school that left a lasting impression on you?

As I went through the course, I realised that nursing is not just about science and procedures, it is about people. My clinical experiences showed me how nurses don’t just heal, but also comfort, support, and stand by patients and their families during their most vulnerable moments.

NYP was also where I learned that you don’t need to be perfect to make a difference. I wasn’t a model student and could be playful at times, but lecturers and mentors such as Mr Alan Lim and Ms Kamala taught me how to channel that energy into good communication, teamwork, and building meaningful relationships with patients.

 

3. You mentioned in your interview with The Straits Times that you helped to get rid of the nurses’ challenging four-day continuous shifts. How did you do it and what inspired you to do so?

It started with listening and experiencing the problem ourselves. Many nurses shared openly about the fatigue from back-to-back shifts, and this was something we faced on the ground too. As a team, we gathered data, studied different shift patterns, and worked closely with nurses to co-create better solutions. We tested new schedules, gathered feedback, and eventually implemented a model that better respected rest and recovery, without compromising patient care.

What inspired me was the belief that meaningful change doesn’t have to be top-down, it works best when people are given a voice.

 

4. How do you stay motivated in your line of work?

My motivation comes from the people around me, my team, my patients, and even from quiet moments of reflection. I constantly remind myself that I didn’t get here alone, so I try to pay it forward through mentoring, leadership, and improving the way we work. That is how we continue to grow as a profession.

 

5. Why should young 16-17 years old consider a career in nursing?

Nursing is more than just a job, it is a career built on purpose, resilience, and impact. It combines science, critical thinking, and compassion, and helps you build grit and character from the very start. From managing complex situations to comforting people in their most vulnerable moments, nursing shapes you not just as a professional, but as a person. For young people looking for a meaningful, dynamic career, nursing offers many opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real difference.