Source: Eastern Institute of Technology
4 days ago
Seeing the difference nurses made while caring for her family inspired Danielle Daly to pursue nursing through EIT.
The 21-year-old recently graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing and now works in the perioperative department at Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s Day Surgery Unit.
Danielle says she is enjoying her new role at the hospital.
“I love it. Everyone’s so nice and really welcoming there.”
EIT Bachelor of Nursing graduate Danielle Daly has secured a role at Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
She says seeing the care nurses provided to members of her family played a major role in her decision to become a nurse herself.
“Seeing how nurses change people’s lives and the care they provide especially in end-of-life really inspired me,” she says.
Although her final placement was in paediatrics, Danielle says perioperative nursing had always been an area she was interested in.
“Pre and post-op was always on my radar, so I was really happy to get the opportunity.”
She says she is currently focused on gaining experience and continuing to grow in her role.
“I’m happy where I am at the moment and just want to see how it goes.”
Danielle says she would recommend EIT to others considering nursing.
“It’s really good. We were quite a small class, so everyone knew everyone.”
Katie Rongonui, Acting Head of the School of Nursing, said: “We are delighted to see Danielle begin her nursing career at Hawke’s Bay Hospital”.
“Throughout her studies, she demonstrated dedication, compassion, and a genuine commitment to caring for others. Her success is a wonderful example of how EIT graduates are making a positive difference in our communities, and we wish her every success as she continues to grow in her nursing career.”
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/07/14/eit-graduate-begins-nursing-career-at-hawkes-bay-hospital/