By Otegbola Olusegun Sunday
A NURSING student from Redditch has been shortlisted in the annual Student Nursing Times Awards.
Along with her fellow classmates Phillipa Mills, who studies at University at Worcester, has been shortlisted for Nursing Associate Trainee of the Year.
Prior to joining the University’s Nursing Associate FdSc course, Phillipa had spent eight years working as a healthcare assistant supporting patients living with dementia in an older adult mental health inpatient setting.
She said: “I was encouraged and fully supported by my workplace, where I am still based, to apply for the Nursing Associate course.
“As part of the course I’ve been able to gain experience in a variety of nursing placements and develop my overall confidence.
“I am hoping to continue gaining more knowledge and experience to provide high quality care and eventually come back to university to progress into a registered mental health nurse.
“I feel honoured to even be recognised, let alone nominated for such an award.”
Robert Dudley, head of the Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery at the university, said he was incredibly proud of them all.
“We are thrilled to have four students shortlisted in these prestigious awards.
“It is testament to their outstanding commitment and the valuable contribution they make to the communities they serve.
“As nursing and midwifery educators, we empower our students to think critically and professionally about the challenges they face, so they themselves can push for transformation and drive improvement in their services in the future.”
The prestigious Student Nursing Times awards pay tribute to student nurses and midwives and the programmes and people committed to providing outstanding training and education opportunities.
The winners will be announced on April 28 at a ceremony in London.
