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SINGAPORE – At age 60, most people are busy planning for retirement.
But former engineer Clement Ng Cheng Chuan decided to make a career change at that age and become a nurse.
Having been laid off after spending more than 30 years in the oil and gas industry, Mr. Ng felt he was not ready to retire.
The father of three grown children wanted to do something meaningful.
Eventually, she enrolled in a two-year professional conversion program (PCP) for registered nurses in 2017 and began studying for a diploma in nursing.
“I wanted to keep learning and helping others, especially the elderly,” said the now 63-year-old, who works as a staff nurse caring for the elderly at St Luke’s Hospital in Bukit Batok.
“I felt like I still had more to contribute and it’s better to do something rather than stay home.”
Mr. Ng now dedicates his time to ensuring that patients receive the correct medication, ensuring their well-being and following the advice of doctors.
“It can be quite busy. We cannot predict what will happen next, so we must react to situations quickly,” he shared.
Her interest in a nursing career began after a three-month stint as a health care assistant at a public hospital in 2017. She later decided to seek a PCP for registered nurses, where she studied topics such as human anatomy and gained life-saving skills. as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures and automated external defibrillation.
His family were concerned that he would not be able to cope with work at his age, but managed to convince them not to worry.
“They supported my decision and encouraged me,” said Mr. Ng, who hopes to work as long as he can.
He noted that age is not a barrier for those who want to pursue a career in the health sector.
“It is gratifying when families appreciate what we have done for their loved ones,” he added.
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