How I became a nurse educator
I grew up in an underserved rural community, dreaming of becoming a Muganga-a healer, just like my grandmother, who cared for neighbours with herbal remedies and traditional fracture healing. My family was poor, and school fees were a constant struggle, but I worked hard, earning top marks in national exams and a scholarship to study nursing at Kigali Institute of Health (KHI) which later became part of the University of Rwanda.
The journey wasn’t easy, living on a small stipend, supporting my family, and facing daily challenges, but resilience kept me moving forward. My passion for teaching led me to become a clinical instructor of Ruli Higher Institute of Health (RHIH) where my teaching journey began.
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Being a nurse educator has added tremendous value to my life and to the profession. It has grounded me, broadened my perspective, and deepened my commitment to professionalism, while reinforcing the importance of sustaining our health workforce through lifelong learning. Today, I’m proud to serve as a nurse educator and leader, a role I always aspired to, because training the next generation of nurses is essential for Rwanda to meet its growing healthcare needs and reach every community with quality care.