She came to Singapore as a dialysis nurse for two years but stayed for 30 – now 70, she has no plans to retire
Student protests in Myanmar derailed Daw Mi Mi’s academic ambitions and led her to nursing, where she survived a hospital fire and spent 17 years working in the operating theatre. She later moved to Singapore to become a dialysis nurse, caring for thousands of kidney patients here.
Daw Mi Mi, a 70-year-old nurse, has no plans to retire despite Singapore's statutory retirement age being 64. She began her nursing career in Myanmar in 1974, initially hoping to become a lecturer in chemistry. However, the death of a respected diplomat and student protests led her to pursue nursing instead. After surviving a hospital fire during her nursing degree, Mi Mi moved to Singapore in 1996 to work as a dialysis nurse.
For over 30 years, she has cared for kidney failure patients, many younger than her, at Alexandra Hospital. Her exceptional needle insertion skills, developed during her 17 years in operating theatres, made her a sought-after nurse among challenging cases. Despite her age, Mi Mi continues to provide care to her patients, demonstrating her dedication and resilience.
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