RCN King’s Nursing Cadets honoured at graduation ceremony

During the programme, the 22 young people, learned about a career in nursing, the skills needed and the wide range of opportunities available for nursing graduates. They completed 20 hours of observational work experience in NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Cadets were joined at the graduation ceremony, which took place at the Army Cadet Force (ACF) training centre in Lanarkshire on 20 August, by Maree Todd, Minister for Drugs & Alcohol Policy and Sport. The Minister congratulated the cadets on their commitment, hard work and successful completion of the programme. The cadets received a certificate and pin badge to mark their achievement.

Speeches were also given by Lt Linda Green, Assistant Training Officer at the AFC who supported the cadets through their training along with a team of volunteers, and Angela Cassells, Future Nurse & Midwifery Project Lead for NHS Lanarkshire.

At the ceremony, 16-year-old Callum Bunch was presented with the Outstanding RCN Nursing Cadet Award.

When asked what he learned through taking part in the programme, Callum said:
“Working in the NHS isn’t all about your exam grades - the scheme has highlighted the physical aspects of nursing, what the placements consist of and what the job is actually like.

“There are so many different routes into healthcare - through the RCN I have learned more about the different routes and opportunities.”

The RCN King’s Cadets programme helps young people to develop their skills and supports them towards a career in nursing. It is open to 16- to 25-year-olds, equipping them with 35 hours of blended learning and 20 hours of observational work experience.

Find out more about the RCN King’s Nursing Cadets Programme here.

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