Most nursing programs in Australia are highly recognized and admired because they attract international students to pursue careers in healthcare-related fields, such as nursing, pediatrics, and physiology. In doing so, obtaining a permanent residency will become more achievable as they are regarded as high-demand jobs when most developed countries with well-equipped medical services have encountered irreversible consequences, resulting in a persistent shortage of healthcare professionals. According to prestigious studies by WHO and other organizations, the number of elderly is predicted to skyrocket and peak at an alarming rate by 2030.
First and foremost, one main reason why I am eager to transition from an economics major to a nursing master’s degree (entry to practice) is that more opportunities are a way to think critically and practice logically in clinical settings compared to those being a registered nurse in Taiwan and other Asian countries where harsh and stressed workplaces exist. For example, my friend mentions that Taiwanese nurses do not have enough privileges to fight for their labor rights since protection policies have not been taken into consideration to prevent them from being bullied and abused by hospital authorities. In contrast, Australian nursing positions and systems are relatively fair and transparent, indicating that healthcare faculties are encouraged to enter a productive and fulfilling working environment where work-life balance can be satisfied. Professionalized and digitalized medical interventions can be another contributor that allows them to dedicate themselves to honing their theoretical and practical techniques in operating multiple real-world situations by eliminating overwhelmingly extended working time and labor engagement.
Furthermore, as a Taiwanese international student, stepping out of my comfort zone to study abroad can be challenging and rewarding, especially dealing with every aspect socially and academically. Despite having experience in Japan with a multicultural and multilingual learning background, I am committed to making a difference in a society where skilled nurses are necessary for high-quality clinical scenarios. In addition, I would like to see how much impact I can make on individuals’ lives and improve their life standards. As an old saying goes by Lystra Gretter, “Nursing is not just about treating the sick; it is about caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit.” In other words, the more you give, the more benefit and well-being you will take from the community. This statement also reminds me of being a human being instead of a robot, with the rapid development of artificial intelligence revolutionizing the way we used to live in the past. Therefore, Western academia cultivates individuals to coexist harmoniously with automatic models and services provided.
I believe that combined with my analytical skills in diverse economic models associated with the supply and demand of nursing labor forces to investigate how personal and public commitment can be
put into practice to tackle the problem, studying a nursing program in one of the most top-tier universities in Australia and even ranked top 30 globally (Queensland University of Technology) offers a pathway to not only broaden my international horizon but also arouse my self-consciousness, provided that the aging era will come to occupy the current generation in the foreseeable future. At that time, young people have a heavier burden to support the elderly. for the future development of humans, I will participate in an international humanitarian organization to strengthen medical resources and management.If it is not improved, it will worsen the overall social development. Finally, for the future development of humans, I will participate in an international humanitarian organization to strengthen medical resources and management.