Student experience
How a Nursing Home Placement Changed Kit’s Understanding of Nursing
Kit Owers, a third-year Adult Nursing student, reflects on the invaluable learning and development gained during her nursing home placement.
Updated: 19 Oct 2026
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Alumni
Sorina Rotaru Alumni Story: Adult Nursing graduate to Deputy Manager at Rockdale House
Sorina Rotaru, Adult Nursing graduate, tells her story about how she became Deputy Manager at a Nursing and Residential Care Home.
Updated: 16 Oct 2026
Student experience
From Nigeria to Nursing: Finding A Home at Canterbury Christ Church University
International MSc Nursing student, James Joseph, shares their experience of life at CCCU
Updated: 1 Oct 2026
Apprenticeships
From RNDA Student to Specialist Nurse: Jordan's Story
Jordan shares how the RNDA helped him build confidence, develop his skills and progress into a Specialist Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nurse.
Updated: 4 Sep 2026
Apprenticeships
Building a Nursing Career Through Apprenticeship: Jenni’s Story
Cavell Star Award-winning apprentice Jenni Trett reflects on how the Registered Nurse (Degree) Apprenticeship at CCCU helped her become a registered nurse.
Updated: 2 Sep 2026
Apprenticeships
From CCCU Nursing Apprentice to Staff Nurse: Abi’s Story
After graduating from the CCCU Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship in 2025, Abi Underdown shares how the course prepared her for her nursing career.
Updated: 29 Jul 2026
Apprenticeships
How CCCU Helped Chantelle Build a Career in Mental Health Nursing
Since graduating from CCCU’s Registered Nurse Apprenticeship in 2024, Chantelle Keatley has moved into a suicide prevention role and become a Lecturer.
Updated: 23 Jul 2026
Apprenticeships
It’s Never Too Late: Pinky’s Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Journey
Award-winning nursing apprentice Pinky shares how CCCU’s Registered Nurse (Degree) Apprenticeship helped her return to study and achieve her career goals.
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Applying to uni
How to use AI to prepare for your nursing degree interview
Find out how to use AI to maximise your chances of success during a nursing degree interview.
Updated: 10 Feb 2026
Alumni
Combining Scientific Discovery with Compassionate Nursing Care
Read how a recent CCCU Adult Nursing graduate is combining clinical excellence with a strong commitment to research, patient safety & healthcare innovation.
Student experience
CCCU alumni wins 2020 Rising Star Award from Royal College of Nursing
CCCU alumni Dorcas has been awarded the prestigious Royal College of Nursing Rising Star Award for her work in one of Britain’s Nightingale Hospitals.