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11/4/2026Happy birthday, Ada’m🎉🎉God is good🙏🙏
11/04/2026

11/4/2026

Happy birthday, Ada’m🎉🎉

God is good🙏🙏

Do this 5 things in your first two years as a Nigerian nurse who jakpa to practice abroad Moving from Nigeria to another...
06/04/2026

Do this 5 things in your first two years as a Nigerian nurse who jakpa to practice abroad

Moving from Nigeria to another country as a nurse is a bold, life-changing step.

But the first two years?

They will shape everything, your career, finances, mental health, and future opportunities. If you get this phase right, you set yourself up for a powerful life abroad.

Here are 5 things you must do intentionally.

1. Master the Healthcare System.

Your Nigerian experience is valuable, but the new system is different, documentation, patient autonomy, safeguarding, escalation protocols.

Don’t stay on the surface.

Learn deeply, ask questions, volunteer for procedures.

Understand why things are done, not just how.

2. Fix Your Finances Early, avoid the “I just arrived trap”

It’s easy to overspend when you finally start earning in poundsor dollars as the case maybe. But this is where many people get stuck for years.

In your first 24 months:

Build an emergency fund (at least 3–6 months of expenses)

Avoid unnecessary debt (especially credit cards and car loans too early)

Start saving or investing immediately, even if small

Don’t let “soft life” delay your long term stability.

3. Secure Your Career Progression Path

Don’t remain stagnant.

From your first year, start asking.

What do I do to move up the career ladder?

What certifications or courses will help me stand out?

What area of nursing do I want to specialise in?

Be intentional.
Take trainings
Document your achievements
Build confidence in leadership roles

The goal is not just to “work” it’s to advance.

4. Build a Strong Support System, don’t Isolate yourself.

Relocation can be lonely.

The weather, culture shock, and workload can mess with your mental health.

Find your people.
Other Nigerian nurses
Work colleagues you trust
Faith or community groups

You need a safe space to talk, laugh, vent, and stay grounded.

Strength is not doing life alone.

5. Sort Your Immigration and Long-Term Plans Early

Don’t wait until the last minute to think about your future in the new country.

From year one:
Understand your visa conditions
Track your timeline towards Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), PR etc

Keep all documents organized
Avoid mistakes that can affect your status

Also ask yourself.
Do I want to settle here permanently?
Do I want to relocate again (e.g., US, Canada)?

Clarity saves you from costly delays later.

Thank you and don’t mention 😍

Happy Easter. Easter reminds us of hope, renewal, and the power of new beginnings. It’s a season that speaks of resilien...
06/04/2026

Happy Easter.

Easter reminds us of hope, renewal, and the power of new beginnings. It’s a season that speaks of resilience, faith, and the beauty of rising, no matter how difficult the journey has been.

As we celebrate this holiday, may your heart be filled with peace, your home with joy, and your life with fresh possibilities.

And as the new week begins, may you step into it with clarity, strength, and renewed purpose.

Happy Easter and Happy New Week ❤️

Moving from Nigeria to the UK changed how i see education completely.Back home, a 6 year old is already deep into academ...
05/04/2026

Moving from Nigeria to the UK changed how i see education completely.

Back home, a 6 year old is already deep into academics, calculations, structure, getting ahead fast.

There’s a strong focus on performance, and honestly, it shows.

Nigerian kids are sharp, even here in the Uk.

Then i came here as a new mum… and it felt strange.

In the UK, everything is based on age, not just ability.

At first, i wondered why does it feel like they’re behind?

Mums in the Uk can relate😂😂

There’s less pressure, less rush. It almost feels too relaxed when you’re used to the Nigerian system.

When my son came back home with drawings from school..I was shocked as at when he was back home..he was already doing addition and subtraction.

But with time, i started to see what the system is really building.

It’s not just academics.

They build confidence, critical thinking, expression and imagination.

I’ve watched children here speak so boldly, even using words they can’t spell yet, but they understand them.

Their creativity is wild.

They question things.

They think deeply.

And as they grow into their teenage years, you begin to see the results in a different kind of brilliance.

Still… the Nigerian parent in me couldn’t just sit and “wait.”

After seeing a post by Tochi Esther on instagram about Nigerian tutors teaching kids here in the UK and reading all the comments, i found an amazing tutor.

It’s been two months with my son now.

And honestly? It’s the balance for me.

Because sometimes, you don’t have to choose one system over the other… you just learn how to blend both.

A typical Nigerian parent? Maybe😂😂

But a mum who understands both worlds now?

Definitely, I AM

A proud mum..If I no buy house for this Uk..just know say na for here all our money dey go😅😅
05/04/2026

A proud mum..

If I no buy house for this Uk..just know say na for here all our money dey go😅😅


I saw a post by Ada Ujaligwa that said “If you want to study Nursing, it is better to do BSc Nursing for 5 years in the ...
04/04/2026

I saw a post by Ada Ujaligwa that said “If you want to study Nursing, it is better to do BSc Nursing for 5 years in the University rather than doing the hospital based Diploma in Nursing in School of Nursing for 3 years or 4-year HND in College of Nursing Sciences. BSc Nursing is superior to all of them.”

That statement sparked a lot of reactions and honestly, the comment section revealed a deeper truth many people don’t talk about enough.

People talked about financial limitations, admission challenges and daily responsibilities.

A lot of people still assume School of Nursing is more affordable.

But the reality today is different tuition fees in many Colleges/Schools of Nursing has increased significantly, students often pay for, accommodation, feeding, clinical materials, hidden administrative fees etc etc.

In many cases, when you calculate everything,
it can be as expensive as or even more expensive than university education.

Another strong point from the comments was getting into Schools/Colleges of Nursing is no longer easy, high competition, multiple entrance exams and screenings and even limited slots

Some people even said…

“You may spend years trying to get into a School of Nursing when you could have already been in a university.”

On paper:

School of Nursing = 3 years

University = 5 years

But in reality:

Delayed admissions, waiting lists, reapplying multiple times.

You might spend the same number of years or more just trying to get in.

This part was very honest:

Some people can’t afford university upfront

Some need a faster route to start earning

Some are managing family responsibilities

So yes, sometimes.

The “best option” is simply the available option.

Now the big question!

So Is BSc Nursing “Superior”?

Here’s the balanced truth:

A BSc Nursing degree often gives:

Broader career opportunities
Easier access to international roles
A smoother path to postgraduate studies

BUT…

That doesn’t make other routes useless.

Because:
Many successful nurses started from School of Nursing.

Growth still depends on what you do after you qualify

This decision is not just about.

“Which one is superior?”

It’s about:

✔️ Your current reality
✔️ Your long-term goals
✔️ Your strategy for growth

Because at the end of the day, a good decision is not the most popular one.

it’s the one that aligns with your life and your future.

So… How Should You Decide?

Instead of asking:

“Which one is better?”

Ask yourself:

✔️ Do I need to start working quickly?
✔️ Am I planning to relocate abroad?
✔️ Can I afford to play the long game?
✔️ Do I want leadership or advanced roles in the future?

There lies your answer.

Take your 🌺 Bimbo AdemoyeThank you for always giving your fans the best.Mirrors and Reflections was a 10/10Who haven’t s...
04/04/2026

Take your 🌺 Bimbo Ademoye

Thank you for always giving your fans the best.

Mirrors and Reflections was a 10/10

Who haven’t seen the movie yet?

It’s on YouTube.

Go grab your 🍿 and enjoy your Easter😊

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