Honour for 'exceptional' Nairn nurse
Students in Inverness had the opportunity to meet Scotland’s chief nursing officer last week.
On a visit to the University of the Highlands and Islands, Professor Fiona McQueen spoke to students and staff in the Centre for Health Science.
She also addressed students in Stornoway via video link, and took part in the department’s awards ceremony, presenting certificates to nominees, as well as a cheque for £100 to overall student nurse of the year Aimie Davies, of Nairn.
Marie Cameron, the university’s head of undergraduate nursing, said Ms Davies won the award for her outstanding performance in both her academic work and clinical placement.
"Aimie completed a nine-week placement working alongside her clinical nurse mentor in a community setting, caring for elderly patients with a range of physical and mental health challenges," she said.
"She demonstrated a great aptitude for clinical practice, with her mentor describing her as a ‘fantastic student’ and an ‘exceptional worker.’
"Nurses often meet and care for people and their families at the most difficult times in their lives so it’s imperative they have the qualities required to minimise the difficulty of these situations, provide exemplary care and offer support as and when required.
"Aimie has all of the qualities required to be the kind of nurse we would all want to see caring for our family members."
Ms Davies added: "I am over the moon to have been chosen to receive this award.
"I have been so privileged to have had such a strong support network of university staff, mentors, family and peers, and I hope I can be a credit to the nursing profession going into the future."
