On 19 August 2017, two BEAM GED alumni students finished an important step to become international nurses: the Capping and Pinning Ceremony at Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University. The Capping and Pinning Ceremony celebrates the students for achieving academic knowledge and basic nursing skills so they can now practice in hospitals with real patients.
Ying Loongku shares her experiences in studying Nursing:
“The experience of the first and the second year would focus on the lectures and having the knowledge and understanding of the medical principles and nursing skills. For me there is a big difference between studying in the class and practicing in the hospital, because in the classroom we just needed to focus on understanding the concept; however, in the practicum ward, nursing students have to apply the skills that we have learned in the class to care of real patients. We need to be very careful and need to prepare very well as it is about people’s life.”
Ying adds: “I am happy that I am half way to achieve my goal and to graduate with the Bachelor of Nursing in the next two years. A cap on our head means that we have more responsibilities and know that we have to do our best to care for the patients. I am happy that I am one of the students to receive the cap this year. In the future, I would like to work as a nurse for Shan people in my community and on the border.”
Nan Sanda Aye shares her experiences: “As a nursing student, the capping ceremony is very important to me because I have been working hard to get to this point. Capping means I have skills that I can practice in the hospital with my superior.”
“My future plan is to go back to my country and be a good nurse for those who need help for their health and wellness.”
Congratulations Ying Loongku and Nan Sanda Aye! We’re all so proud of you!