Health / Local nurse wins student of the year award
A SHETLAND nursing student has been awarded Student of the Year by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
Lois Gaffney recently graduated from the Open University. She now works at NHS Shetland.
Described as “an inspirational role model”, she was honoured at the ceremony at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh on Wednesday night.
She was nominated for her work with the student leadership programme where she regularly supports other students.
Colin Poolman, RCN Scotland director said: “Becoming a nurse takes years of study, hard work and dedication.
“Lois showed exceptional promise during her professional education and practice placements, attaining not only the clinical and academic competence required to become registered with the NMC, but also the recognition and admiration from her qualified colleagues.
“I wish her the best of luck as she embarks on her nursing career and expect great things to come.”
Gaffney said after receiving her award: “I am absolutely ecstatic to have won the Nursing Student of the Year award from RCN Scotland.
“My career began 17 years ago in healthcare support work, and by expanding on my knowledge and experience through the adult nursing honour’s degree with The Open University, my confidence in my own abilities has improved greatly.”
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