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Clinical Placement Programs success stories
Hear from student nurses and nurses participating in APNA's Clinical Placement Programs. We'd love to hear from you if you'd like to share your own experience.
National Nursing Clinical Placement Program
More than nursing hours: Listening, belonging and lessons that don’t leave you
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing students Laya and Ella found their placement in Inverell to be far more than a university requirement, gaining valuable clinical experience while deepening their understanding of culture, community and rural health care.
Creating culturally safe pathways through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing placements
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Nursing student Chelsy Shearer, a proud Kamilaroi woman, completed placements through a partnership between APNA and Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN. Her story highlights the importance of supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing students and increasing First Nations representation in the nursing workforce.
A nursing journey transformed by First Nations connection
- For Sheryl Canales Fitzmaurice, a remote nursing placement supported by APNA’s National Nursing Clinical Placement Program became more than just a clinical requirement. It became a journey of cultural connection, clinical growth, and renewed professional purpose.
From student to team member: How supportive placements strengthen the nursing workforce
- A successful clinical placement can do more than build skills- it can shape a career. For Navneet Kaur, a student nurse turned full-time clinic nurse, the combination of real-world experience and strong mentorship opened the door to a future in primary health care.
Primary Times stories
Training nurses on Country - Scholarship opens doors for First Nations nursing students - Primary Times (Summer 2025-6)
- First Nations nursing student Dakota Callister, career has transformed after a four-week placement on in Inverell.
From the city to the outback - A nursing student’s life-changing experience in remote Australia - Primary Times (Summer 2024-5)
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Elise Sims recently completed a placement in Maningrida, a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory. Elise embraced this opportunity for hands-on learning in a unique setting and is now planning a career in remote area nursing.
Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placement Program
Primary Times stories
APNA’s Aged Care Student Nurse Placement Program - Primary Times (Summer 2023-4)
- We spent some time with Bachelor of Nursing students on a recent placement, observing how the program works and the vital role played by our dedicated clinical nurse facilitators.
Also in this section
From student to team member: how supportive placements strengthen the nursing workforce
A clinical placement doesn’t just build skills—it can launch a career. For Navneet Kaur, hands-on experience and strong mentorship led to a full-time role in primary health care.
A nursing journey transformed by First Nations connection
A rural placement through APNA transformed Sheryl’s nursing path, deepening her clinical skills, cultural understanding, and passion for remote healthcare while inspiring others to explore meaningful, community-driven nursing careers.
Creating culturally safe pathways through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing placements
Discover how culturally safe nursing placements empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, featuring Chelsy Shearer’s journey in community healthcare.
Listening, belonging and lessons that don’t leave you
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing students Laya and Ella reflect on a transformative rural placement in Inverell that reshaped their understanding of care, culture and community.
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