A Nigerian-born man, John Adesoye, has graduated as a registered nurse in the United Kingdom at the age of 64, proving that it is never too late to pursue a new career or earn a degree.
Adesoye, a father of five, grew up in Nigeria and previously worked as an electronics technician in Greece before relocating to the UK in 2013.
He began his healthcare career in 2014 as a healthcare assistant at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, where he has now secured a position as a registered nurse.
Adesoye studied for a nursing degree apprenticeship at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) while continuing to work at the hospital.
Reflecting on his career change, Adesoye said his desire to care for people motivated him to move from electronics into healthcare.
Adesoye, a father of five, grew up in Nigeria and previously worked as an electronics technician in Greece before relocating to the UK in 2013.
He began his healthcare career in 2014 as a healthcare assistant at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, where he has now secured a position as a registered nurse.
Adesoye studied for a nursing degree apprenticeship at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) while continuing to work at the hospital.
Reflecting on his career change, Adesoye said his desire to care for people motivated him to move from electronics into healthcare.
“When I was caring for electronic devices, I was happy when I could get broken devices working again.
“In my work in healthcare, when patients get better it gives me great joy and satisfaction,” he said.
Adesoye said he hoped his achievement would inspire others who might believe they were too old to pursue higher education or change careers.
“If I can do it, others can too. People are more brilliant and stronger than they think,” he said.
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“In my work in healthcare, when patients get better it gives me great joy and satisfaction,” he said.
Adesoye said he hoped his achievement would inspire others who might believe they were too old to pursue higher education or change careers.
“If I can do it, others can too. People are more brilliant and stronger than they think,” he said.
Credit: Vanguard
