Amy Semper (18), from Washingborough, has graduated from the scheme and secured a place at Nottingham Trent University
I applied after finishing school and I would say to anyone that it’s a really good experience.
You think 16 is quite young but you have all the support from nursing professionals as well as the cadet scheme leaders.
It’s a first-hand experience into care and really helps you to get into further education and find out whether university is right for you.
I always wanted to help people from being little. I went for work experience in a care home when I was in year eight at school and that really made me want to get into nursing.
Being a cadet gives you a broad view of the profession and helps you make sure it’s what you want to do because there is such a high drop-out rate at universities.
People do not know what the workload is like and find it difficult on placements because you are seen as a healthcare professional.
The scheme has really made me mature. I would offer the scheme to anybody – it’s a brilliant experience.
I’m now hoping to work in mental health at an acute centre.
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