Odumeru Ameerah, a determined nursing student, has made an extraordinary comeback after battling cancer and deferring her studies for four semesters. Despite these challenges, she returned to school, completed her program, and graduated with a first-class degree in Nursing.
Her perseverance did not stop there. Ameerah went on to take the Nursing Professional Examination, where she emerged as the best candidate, earning recognition as one of the top performers nationwide.
It was gathered that she had been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in March 2022, while still a student at Lagos state university (LASU).
Her sister celebrates her
Her sister, Asante took to her X page to celebrate the feat with photos of the award.
This remarkable achievement has inspired fellow students and the broader medical community.
Her sister wrote …
“DEFERRED 4 SEMESTERS, BEAT CANCER, WENT BACK TO SCHOOL, GRADUATED WITH A FIRST CLASS, BEST IN NURSING PROFESSIONAL EXAM
WHAT A COMEBACK!!!!
ODUMERU AMEERAH, RN,RM,BNSC
My sister 🥹😭😭😭😭❤️❤️”
Ameerah’s triumph has resonated widely on social media, with many celebrating her courage and perseverance. Her journey from cancer survivor to first-class graduate and top-ranking professional exemplifies the power of resilience and serves as an inspiration to many aspiring nurses and students across the country.
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