Today is International Nurses Day 2023, a day to celebrate the contribution our nursing colleagues make to the work we do and the difference they make to the lives of our patients.
We want to recognise and thank the work of all our nursing colleagues based in the Trust. Thank you from all of us for your support and contribution to life here at EEAST.
As part of the day’s celebrations, we are sharing the stories of some of our nurses within the Trust on our website and social media.
- Ever wondered what a week in the life of a mental health advanced practitioner looks like? We caught up with the team to find out more.
- "At first, I was quite apprehensive, but six months later I’m glad I made the transition to join. The thrill of working for the ambulance service is something I have never experienced before. I never feel alone as there is access to 24/7 clinical advice, critical care desk and an operational commander."
Alice Welby is a pre-hospital practitioner within the Trust. Read Alice’s full story.
- "Would I recommend working for EEAST as a pre-hospital practitioner? The answer would be 100% yes, it's been a rewarding five months so far, and all staff have been very welcoming and supportive to myself and other PHPs."
Jean Bryson is a pre-hospital practitioner within the Trust. Read Jean's full story.
- "The role is fantastic, as it pushes you clinically; it is challenging, exciting, and sometimes frustrating. However, as a clinician, I love each job's uniqueness and the potential for me to make a difference to patients we come into contact with. The phrase 'every day is a school day' could not be a better fit; the learning curve is steep initially, but as a nurse, I believe we are committed to learn from all our patients, and that commitment generates a desire to learn to improve care."
David Young is a pre-hospital practitioner within the Trust. Read David’s full story.
- "I've always loved emergency care; ward nursing didn't interest me during training. When the opportunity came to be able to take my knowledge and skills into a new setting, I jumped at the chance. I love that I can spend time with patients giving them true patient centred care spending time with someone who, at that point, needs help."
Katie Holmes is a pre-hospital practitioner within the Trust. Read Katie’s full story.
Published 12th May 2023
