Credit: National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS)
Nurses’ Day spotlight: Goh Chee Kun
Credit: National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS)
"I wanted a more stable career and I saw an advertisement in the newspaper for nursing so thought I should try it."
“If you don't ask questions, you're not learning. It's not about questioning the person, it's about having a better understanding of what they're saying."
"I was meant to go with my seniors but they couldn't make it so I was very nervous."
Credit: Goh Chee Kun
"It's something we look towards and we hope to retire at a time when we can still travel."
Nurses’ Day spotlight: Mabel Tan
Credit: National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS)
"When patients are newly-diagnosed, most of the time, their mind is blank. They aren't able to remember much so we check if they're ready to listen and they can ask us any questions."
It's concealed for more privacy and they can go out without others noticing it.
Credit: National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS)
"It's our day-to-day call of duty to look after them but it's nice when they treat you like a friend."