A lifelong journey of service and healing

Andrew Cameron's journey to dedicate himself to the welfare of others commenced in 1984, upon his successful graduation from Massey University with an Advanced Diploma in Nursing. 

His unwavering commitment to service guided him to the Red Cross, laying the foundation for his aspiration of becoming an aid worker. In 2021, Andrew broadened his contribution to the nursing field by stepping into the Senior Lecturer in Primary Health Care Nursing role at our Wellington Campus.
 
Since 2005, Andrew has made significant humanitarian contributions in various corners of the world, including Kenya, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Sierra Leone, Georgia, and remote areas of Australia.
 
Andrew's exceptional service was internationally recognised in 2011 when he was awarded the prestigious International Florence Nightingale Medal on International Nurses Day. He stands as the 25th New Zealander to receive this accolade in a century. Further recognition followed with the Order of Australia in 2013 and the Distinguished Service Award from Massey University in 2015.
 
Presently, Andrew is serving in a Military Trauma Ward in eastern Ukraine. In a region battling conflict, he provides invaluable support through his care for the wounded and physiotherapy, psychological aid, and general nursing care.
 
Reflecting on his work, Andrew shares, "It is professionally very rewarding. My heart is with the civilians and military victims; it feels like a unique privilege to care for the injured from this conflict. Every bit of help I can provide is deeply appreciated."
 
He credits Massey University Nursing for giving him the foundational skills to undertake such challenging work. "The knowledge in biosciences, evidence-based practice, integrated care, and acute care skills I gained from Massey has been instrumental in managing this kind of work," he concludes.