< img src="https://edugist.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Edugist-Trademaked-Logo.jpg"alt =""> A 64-year-old Nigerian, John Adesoye, has actually graduated as a signed up nurse in the United Kingdom, explaining his achievement as evidence that age should never be a barrier to pursuing higher education and a new career.
Adesoye, a dad of five, just recently completed a nursing degree apprenticeship and has actually secured a nursing position at Southmead Health center in Bristol, where he formerly worked as a healthcare assistant.
Assessing his journey, Adesoye motivated others to pursue their dreams no matter their age.
“If I can do it, others can too. People are more fantastic and stronger than they believe,” he said.
Before relocating to the UK in 2013, Adesoye grew up in Nigeria and worked as an electronics specialist in Greece. He said his choice to switch careers was driven by a passion for taking care of individuals.
“When I was taking care of electronic gadgets, I was happy when I might get broken devices working again. In healthcare, when clients recuperate, it offers me great pleasure and complete satisfaction,” he said.
During his training at the University of the West of England, Adesoye got practical experience in a number of hospital departments, including cardiology, accident and emergency (A&E), and intensive care, while combining his research studies with work at Southmead Hospital.
He said he intends to enhance his education by pursuing a master’s degree if provided the opportunity.
“The moment you start in higher education, you’ll see that the door will continue to open for you. It’s never far too late,” he included.
Adesoye went to classes one day every week at the university’s Glenside School in Fishponds while investing the remainder of the week operating in the medical facility.
His tutors, Jacqui Caskey and Caroline Bromwich, commended his dedication, keeping in mind that stabilizing academic work with family responsibilities and expert tasks needs extraordinary commitment.
Also reacting, Professor Steve Hams, Chief Nursing Officer at Bristol NHS Structure Trust, said the whole team was “extremely proud” of Adesoye’s accomplishment, describing it as a motivating example of determination and long-lasting learning.