Nursing

Real life stories

Staff nurse, Royal United Hospital, Bath, Stuart Kerr
Stuart Kerr

Stuart had planned to join the Royal Navy, but instead decided to do a diploma in adult nursing to gain entry to university. He is currently studying for a degree in critical care.


Ward manager, acute children's ward, King's College Hospital, London, Robert Dennis
Robert Dennis

Robert was inspired to become a nurse in his late teens, after visiting relatives in hospital.


Student district nurse, Milton Keynes Primary Care Trust, Suzanna Cousin
Suzanna Cousin

Suzanna's ambition to be a nurse began in childhood. She is now part of a district nursing team, providing care to patients in their own homes and cherishes the autonomy of community nursing.


Practice development sister, Blackpool Victoria Hospital New Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Pat Whittingham
Pat Whittingham

Pat trained as a nurse in her 30s and gained experience during 12 years in the cardiac intensive care unit.


Modern matron, City and Hackney Teaching PCT, Shirley Powell
Shirley Powell

Shirley started her career as an auxiliary nurse then an enrolled nurse, and has worked in various settings to now be a modern matron.


Staff Nurse, Daniel Palmer
Danny Palmer

Danny started work in the NHS as a healthcare assistant with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and joined the trust’s apprenticeship scheme in November 2005.