Motherhood sparks Blue Mountains mum's nursing dream
Motherhood changed everything for Blue Mountains mum, Leanne Ross-New. It brought about a whole new perspective on life and a career change which ultimately led her to her true calling in becoming a nurse for Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital.
“I remember it quite vividly, the compassion, vulnerability and care during those precious moments at birth. Those feelings along with the supportive nursing team at the hospital really helped me kickstart that journey in becoming a nurse,” says Leanne.
As a new graduate, you’d expect Leanne to have spent her first month in the position getting to know to routines of the rehabilitation ward where she is currently rotating, however she has hit the ground running thanks to the valuable experience she gained as a student nurse.
“I live in the Blue Mountains, it is my local hospital. I completed majority of my student nursing placement hours here and I enjoyed every single minute of it. Everyone had been so supportive, and I knew this is where I wanted to be for my new grad year.”
“It’s a big adjustment, going from student nurse to new graduate, but so far every day has been a memorable one.”
What keeps Leanne motivated is her passion to continually grow and be the best version of herself.
“I want to deliver compassionate care during life’s most vulnerable moments. The thought of making a meaningful difference in someone’s day drives me to give my all every single day,” says Leanne.
Throughout the year, Leanne will continue to learn and develop new skills as she rotates through the day surgery and the East Wing wards.
As for where the role will take her, Leanne hopes she can continue learning and see what life brings her way.
“I’m really eager to learn more about wounds care management, however I plan to keep studying. Who knows I may land in midwifery but that could change as I go through my rotations and find things that interest me.”
Leanne is one of 89 new graduate nurses to begin a career in health care at Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District this year. A second intake of 89 new graduate nurses begin in June.
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