Reporter: Can you share about your career after graduating from Eastern International University (Binh Duong)?

Senior Lieutenant Ngo Thi Hai Linh : After graduating from the nursing major at Eastern International University - EIU in 2017, I was able to work at Military Hospital 175 (Ministry of National Defense). For me, working at Military Hospital 175 is a chance. I think that an IELTS 6.0 English proficiency, along with a foundation of professional knowledge and formal training at the school, is a huge competitive advantage compared to other candidates when applying to Military Hospital 175. At EIU, upon graduation, 100% of students must achieve a minimum IELTS 6.0 English proficiency.

Senior Lieutenant Ngo Thi Hai Linh, nurse of the Cardiovascular - Rheumatology - Endocrinology Department, Military Hospital 175.

At Military Hospital 175, I was given all the conditions to improve my knowledge and skills through short-term or long-term courses from domestic to international. Although I was a new employee, with the attention and support from the hospital's Board of Directors, the Head of Department and my colleagues, I adapted quite quickly to the working environment. I was fortunate to be sent to study to improve my professional knowledge in Germany when I first signed the work contract. After the course, I returned to work and received another opportunity to study in Korea. For me, studying and improving my knowledge in advanced countries is an opportunity to expand my knowledge, improve my qualifications, and practice procedures and techniques to apply at the hospital. Through this, I can improve the effectiveness of treatment and patient care.

Reporter: We know that you went on an international mission to South Sudan. What is the significance of this mission?

Senior Lieutenant Ngo Thi Hai Linh : I was honored to be selected for the Vietnam Level 2 Field Hospital No. 3 team to participate in the United Nations peacekeeping force in South Sudan. This is the most meaningful journey of my life and a major turning point in my career when I became a soldier in the Vietnam People's Army. November 9, 2020 was an unforgettable milestone when I was officially promoted to the rank of Senior Lieutenant. The pride was even greater when on March 12, 2021, I was honored to join the ranks of the Party.

Ngo Thi Hai Linh is proud to be a "blue beret" soldier.

Returning to the story at Level 2 Field Hospital No. 3, with the sharing and inspiration of my colleagues who had participated in previous field hospital teams, I was encouraged to confidently embark on an international mission. Until now, I am still very proud of my decision to volunteer to join Vietnam’s Level 2 Field Hospital No. 3, to be a “blue beret” soldier, performing a United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

The moment I saw the Vietnamese flag fluttering in the wind at the UN peacekeeping mission, national pride surged strongly in my heart and that of my teammates and colleagues. From then on, we had more confidence and motivation to perform well all tasks in South Sudan. It can be said that the strength to overcome all challenges when performing tasks far from home is the spirit of collective solidarity of the hospital staff. For me, the journey in South Sudan is a strong mark of maturity, a precious time of youth dedication to the army and the country.

Reporter: During your time working in South Sudan, which story left the most impression on you?

Senior Lieutenant Ngo Thi Hai Linh : That was the image of African children standing on both sides of the road waving and shouting “Vietnam, Vietnam, Vietnam” when they saw the Vietnamese delegation passing by. At that moment, my teammates and I felt very proud to have spread the image of Vietnamese people to the distant land of Africa. Of course, to have such “sweet fruits”, the hospital has done a good job in people’s diplomacy, mass mobilization, supporting people with health check-ups, planting trees, donating desks and chairs to schools, implementing the project of greening the mission…

Hai Linh performs duties at Level 2 Field Hospital No. 3 in South Sudan.

Reporter: For nursing students in particular and students of Eastern International University - EIU in general, what advice do you have so that everyone can develop themselves as well as have the opportunity to work in an international environment?

Senior Lieutenant Ngo Thi Hai Linh: As a former student of EIU, I and many of my classmates are working at large and prestigious hospitals in the country such as: Military Hospital 175, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Cho Ray Hospital, Becamex International Hospital, Hanh Phuc International Hospital... At EIU, not only do we learn specialized knowledge but we also supplement our specialized knowledge with some English subjects to facilitate document research and future work. Along with that, with the advantage of English when graduating with IELTS 6.0 or higher, job opportunities at large hospitals for EIU students are very high. In addition, you will easily have the opportunity to participate in courses abroad to exchange experiences and improve your personal development.

I think that EIU students in general, and EIU nursing students in particular, should try to study and cultivate many skills and foreign languages ​​in addition to professional knowledge, so that they can find the desired job position, as well as career development opportunities not only domestically but also internationally. Hopefully in the future, I will be a colleague with many students coming out of EIU, joining hands to take care of people's health.

Sincerely thank Senior Lieutenant Ngo Thi Hai Linh!

LONG GIANG (performed)