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Shannon Muir can’t wait for the new school year to start

January 23, 2012

Shannon Muir

The mother of two this year completed the Foundation for Nursing Certificate, and is now champing at the bit to get started on her Bachelor of Nursing degree in 2012.

The 33-year-old says she has always been interested in nursing and providing care.

“I should have done it years ago but it just wasn’t right for me then,” she says.

Oh how times have changed and despite a busy young family, she says she has the opportunity and support to finally fulfill her dream.

At 33 years old, she says it is a challenge to adjust to studying once again, but one she adores.

“Years ago I did an introduction to community care, but there is an awful lot to adjust to now – it’s daunting having not been at school for 17 years!”

But between her supportive husband Kevin and her tutors at EIT Tairäwhiti, she knows it is possible.

“There’s a real family network at EIT Tairäwhiti and we all help each other through,” says Shannon. “It’s a very nurturing environment to be studying in, and was hugely helpful doing the foundation certificate as it was a chance to learn what was expected for this next challenge.”

The Bachelor of Nursing will take Shannon three years to complete and while she is unsure where her nursing career will take her, she says she is leaning towards working with young children.