Nursing College Courses At Par With The Best
By Anna Abu Bakar

Bandar Seri Begawan - Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul- Bolkiah College of Nursing's courses are ready to compete with their overseas counterparts, be it in the form of "Specialty Nursing" or basic courses in Nursing or Midwifery. The Acting Principal of the college, Hj Julaihi Hj Abdul Latip stated this at the 14th Convocation of the Nursing College yesterday.

Some 106 students received their certificates from Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah, of whom six also received special awards in recognition for their hard work.

This award is eligible only for students who have maintained a very high standard of achievement throughout their programme in the academic, clinical practice and professional behaviour.

The acting principal said that in the 21st century, globalisation has played an important and challenging, competitive arena for individuals and organisations.

Deriving his speech from the basis of 'Human Capacity Building', he suggested that there wasa current need for being adaptable with the current constant change.

A few of the new graduates spoke to The Brunei Times on their plans for the future.

For Siti Fauziah Jamil, who graduated with a Diploma in Operations Theatre, she places high hope in gaining employment with the Ministry of Health. However she admitted that she has a feeling that she has only a fifty-fifty chance of achieving it.

But she said she has a backup plan which is to apply for work with the Jerudong Park Medical Centre too.

Unlike Hjh Ummi Athiyah Hj Awang, recipient of a Pediatric Nursing Diploma, who enthusiastically stated that she has a high amount of faith in the relevant authorities saw herself as "very confident in gaining a job from the Ministry of Health".

She also said that the employment opportunities for nursing graduates "seem to be improving and there appears to be more (graduates) getting more jobs within a shorter period post-graduation".

SLD Muhammad Zainuddin Hi Muhammad Nuh, an inservice student from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces has no qualms as to his career opportunities as he considers himself lucky to already be employed. However, in terms of his future plans, he hopes to further his studies in sports medicine. -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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