Graduation and award success for Tasmin
Tasmin McCallum from Eyemouth has just graduated with a Master of Nursing with distinction from Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh.
Tasmin, who is 31 years old, not only secured her nursing degree, she was awarded the Hazel McCallum Memorial Prize, which is presented to a QMU student, in the final year of the Master of Nursing, who has made the most progress during the four years of the degree course.
It’s certainly been a significant year for Tasmin – having just returned from honeymoon in Mexico, she was able to attend an impressive graduation ceremony in Edinburgh’s stunning Usher Hall, accompanied by her new husband and family.
Tasmin has had a transformational learning experience whilst studying at Queen Margaret University. During her four-year degree, she was diagnosed with ADHD. She explained:
I had some real challenges with focussing and completing coursework despite being so interested in the subject, so it was a relief when I finally got a diagnosis of ADHD. The academic and support staff at the University were incredible. I was assigned a study skills tutor and counsellor who helped me plan out how to approach my work, which was hugely beneficial. This really helped me focus on key aspects of the work at the right time, and allowed me to achieve my study goals. I got great support, and couldn’t have asked for more from the QMU staff who really helped me to reach my potential.
With nurses in high demand across the UK, Tasmin was snapped up quickly by NHS Lothian. She’s looking forward to starting her new job as a staff nurse in the critical care unit at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at the end of July.
Attending the first of three QMU graduation ceremonies to take place in July, Tasmin was joined by Patrick Grant, entrepreneur and judge of BBC One’s ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’, who was officially installed as QMU’s new Chancellor. Tasmin was in good company at the ceremony on 7th July, as she and her fellow graduates were also joined by Carol Rogers, Scotland’s leading forensic scientist. Carol, who is best known for her work on serial killer Peter Tobin’s case, was awarded an honorary degree for advancing the field of forensic science, particularly in relation to investigations of sexual offences across Scotland.
For further media information contact Lynne Russell, Communications Manager, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, E: lrussell@qmu.ac.uk , copy to: pressoffice@qmu.ac.uk.
