KOTA SAMARAHAN: Nursing students from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) have become highly skilled and sought after, opening up great career prospects with support from leading institutions.
A press release today announced that several institutions, including IHH Malaysia, Beacon Hospital, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Thomson Hospital, Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Loh Guan Lye Specialist, Future of Works, Alpro Pharmacy, IHH (Singapore), Ideal Manpower (Singapore), Sengkang General Hospital (Singapore), Raffles Medical Centre (Singapore), and iHR (Singapore), have expressed interest in sponsoring nursing students from their first year of study.
“We feel incredibly fortunate to be nursing students today. The opportunities available to us are exceptional. Knowing that some institutions are willing to support us financially even before we graduate boosts our confidence and motivates us to excel in our studies,” said Anwar, a final-year nursing student who recently attended career talks and engagements programme.
The programme, organised by the Student Development Unit (Career, Employability, and Alumni) under the Deputy Dean’s Office (Student Affairs), has garnered significant support from the nursing department and faculty.
“It is vital for nursing students to gain exposure and insights into the industry. These talks provide a platform for students to connect with professionals and learn about the diverse opportunities available in nursing,” said the head of Department of Nursing Dayang Zuraina Abang Kashim.
Meanwhile the institutions that participated in the career talks went the extra mile to showcase the benefits they offer to attract nursing students. Competitive salaries, comprehensive accommodation arrangements, special allowances, meal programs, and yearly bonuses were among the enticing offers extended to students.
