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It takes a community to raise a family

November 10, 2014

nursing - courier leaderNicole Lilburn is a firm believer it takes a community to raise a family.

She is in her second  year of a Bachelor of Nursing at EIT, and is a single mum of four children.

She’s always been a busy person having been a business owner, Ironman competitor and helicopter operator in Taupo before moving to Hawke’s Bay four years ago.

During her recent placement Nicole’s  wider support network of family and friends helped look after the children.

Nicole says it’s about being open to letting others help.

A personal experience of post natal depression has left Nicole with a passion for community and maternal mental health.

Nicole  says EIT has been very accommodating to her situation, and positive  towards her  nursing goals, crediting several lecturers  and practicum  manager Sue Floyd for  helping her through  her studies.

Check out EIT’s Bachelor of Nursing programme here.