NICOLA Robinson is living proof you don't need to know what career path you'd like to take straight out of school.
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Miss Robinson is currently studying a Bachelor of Nursing through Charles Sturt University in Dubbo and has recently been undertaking work placement at Leeton's Carramar nursing facility.
Already an enrolled nurse, Miss Robinson wasn't always sure what she wanted to do as a career.
"I decided to start nursing when I saw the nurses work in the medical centre where I worked in a pharmacy (within the same location)," she said.
"I used to watch the nurses and I thought 'I want to do that'.
"This was a bit over four years ago. So, I went and asked them lots of questions and found out the path into nursing and went from there."
Miss Robinson completed her endorsed enrolled nursing certificate at TAFE in Dubbo and then went straight into the university studies.
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"I'm hoping to finish my course in December this year," she said.
Originally from Coonamble where her parents are farmers, Miss Robinson has her sights set on a nursing career in the bush.
"My parents are my biggest supporters ... I think they are especially proud I chose a career that has such a great responsibility," she said.
"I'm definitely a rural girl. I can't see myself being anywhere other than the country, especially in NSW.
"I've been told once I finish my degree the medical centre where I used to watch the nurses, will be putting me on as a registered nurse in the GP clinic."
Having already had to complete several blocks of work placement, Miss Robinson said her time at Carramar had been special.
"I've really enjoyed working here ... everyone has been so lovely to me," she said.
"Nursing is such a rewarding career. When you make someone smile just by being there, it's something really special.
"I'm almost 10 years post high school. University was not on my radar. I think it shows you don't have write-off those options even if you don't know what you want to do.
"There's always a way around what you want to do.
"I would definitely recommend a career in nursing to young people."
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