64-year-old father of 5 graduates as a nurse, studying alongside his son

John Adesoye, a 64-year-old father of five, recently marked a significant life milestone by graduating as a registered nurse. His path to this new career began in 2014 when he started working as a health care assistant at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, England. After years of service, he committed to a Nurse Degree Apprenticeship to formalize his expertise and transition into nursing.

Throughout his time at the University of the West of England, Adesoye balanced his studies with his ongoing work at the hospital. He gained experience across several departments, including orthopedics, cardiology, intensive care, and emergency medicine. During his academic tenure, he frequently studied alongside his son, Daniel, who was enrolled at the same university in the creative music technology program.

Originally from Nigeria, Adesoye moved to Greece and later settled in the United Kingdom. His career change followed a long period as an electronics technician. He notes that helping patients recover provides him with a sense of satisfaction similar to the work he performed fixing electronic devices throughout his previous career.

Adesoye is now officially starting his nursing role at Southmead Hospital. He maintains that his age was never an obstacle to his education and encourages others to pursue their own academic goals regardless of their stage in life. He stated that people often possess more strength and capability than they realize. Looking forward, he hopes to pursue a master’s-level qualification in health care when the opportunity arises.