Apprentice follows her dream to become a registered nurse
A Staffordshire University graduate has achieved her dream of becoming a registered nurse after completing a degree apprenticeship.Annette Walklate’s journey into the healthcare profession didn’t start until she was 50. After working in secretarial roles, with the police and then as a community carer, Annette had the opportunity to do an apprenticeship while working at University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) Trust. “It’s a good way of earning while you learn.” commented the 59-year-old from Lightwood. “Without the apprenticeship I certainly wouldn't have been able to afford to