Prizes and Awards

The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Postgraduate Student Award for Excellence:

This prize is awarded to the highest achieving student in the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Cardiovascular Nursing) programs.

Winner Miss Michelle Knight:

Michelle was already working in this area and has completed her Graduate Certificate (Cardiovascular Nursing) at UniSA.  Michelle said her studies were invaluable in improving her knowledge base.  She is very proud and winning this award has inspired her to consider doing the Graduate Diploma (Critical Care Nursing).

Professor Helen McCutcheon (right) presents the award to Michelle

Australian College of Children and Young People's Nurses (SA) Undergraduate Prize:

This prize is awarded to the student with the highest overall mark in the course NURS 2022 Health of Infants Children and Young People in the Bachelor of Nursing (IBNU).

Winner Mrs Lynette Marshall:

Lynette is in her 3rd year of the IBNU program, studying internally. She was working in administration in the community and church sector.  Lynette has always had an interest in health and science and liked to care for and help others, after some personal life experience she decided to have a career change and has not looked back.  Lynette has always found the staff to be helpful and supportive, but believes that the rewards you receive from your study depends on what effort you put into it.  She is looking forward to some acute care placements this year.

Dr Alison Hutton (left) presents the award to Lynette

Australian College of Midwives Incorporated Award:

This prize is awarded to the most outstanding graduating student in the clinical field practice component of the Bachelor of Midwifery program.

Winner Ms Megan Cooper:

Megan was studying a law double degree interstate, when her husband was posted to Adelaide with the navy she was unable to transfer her studies.  With Megan's mum being a Registered Nurse she decided to do the Bachelor of Midwifery and has found this is definitely more her career and loves it.  Megan was able to gain a casual position with the Gawler Health Service and is completing her Graduate Midwife Program this year.  Megan is currently doing Honours and looking at doing a PhD as she would like to do further research to help women make choices in birthing.

Ms Julie Pratt (left) presents the award to Megan

Margaret Grace McNair Foundation Prizes IBNU:

This prize is awarded to the best performing student who achieves a consistently high aggregate mark in the clinical and professional nursing courses across the three years of the Bachelor of Nursing program, and who demonstrates a high degree of skills and a caring professional approach to clinical practice.

Winner Miss Bonnie Joyner:

Bonnie is currently doing her Graduate Nurse Program (GNP) in the emergency department at RAH.  Bonnie found the program very flexible, studying two years full-time on-campus and the third year externally.  After completing the program she felt well prepared to work in the nursing industry.  Once Bonnie completes her GNP she is looking at doing some postgraduate nursing studies at UniSA.

Professor Helen McCutcheon (right) presents the award to Bonnie

Leanne Norton Immunisation Excellence Award:

This prize is awarded to a student who has completed the Immunisation Professional Certificate in recognition of excellence both academically and clinically during the course and contribution to the profession.

Winner Ms Rachel Menedue:

Rachel was working in immunisation and her boss wanted her to complete this certificate and is very happy she is the recipient of the award.  Rachel was able to complete her study externally and online.  This was excellent for her as she has a young family and was able to complete her study and assignments when her daughter had her afternoon nap or in the evening when all her children had gone to bed.

Ms Maxine Norton (left) presents the award to Rachel

The Royal College of Nursing (Australia) High Achiever Award (City East):

This prize is awarded to the highest achieving graduating student from the Bachelor of Nursing program at the City East campus.

Winner Mrs Carrie Cooper:

Carrie was working in medical reception when she decided to commence her nursing studies. As a working and studying mother of two primary school aged children, she attributes her success to being organised, not leaving anything to the last minute and being committed to her goals. Finding like minded students to study with and making the most of time between lectures were key factors in maximising her time. Carrie is currently working at St Andrews Hospital on an oncology/haematology/medical ward and is thoroughly enjoying the continued learning and work environment.

Ms Genevieve Brideson (left) presents the award to Carrie