Kerry Anderson Nurse Consultant Learning Disabilities NHS Grampian Kerry always knew she wanted a career in a caring profession, but it was by chance that she discovered the inspiration for her future. “I’m sure everyone says this, but even at a young age I knew I wanted to make a difference. I had placements at…
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Louise Murray
Flight Sergeant Louise Murray Senior Practice Nurse Royal Air Force Transferring into to the RAF as a qualified nurse involved nine-weeks of Military basic training, something that set her apart from the rest of her cohort. “When you join the Military, you have to go through basic training at RAF Halton. After that, you’re graded…
Lisa Benson
Lisa Benson Prison Nurse Team Lead in Substance Misuse HMP Grampian, Aberdeenshire I was originally drawn to emergency nursing because it’s fast paced with lots of variety and lots of learning opportunities. After my nurse training, I travelled abroad and worked in a medical surgical unit. Once I had my children, I worked in a…
Nikki Forsyth
Nikki Forsyth Health Visitor Portlethen I work in the town of Portlethen which is close to the local city of Aberdeen. It is quite an affluent urban area with a high population of young children. As a health visitor, I work with the families of under-5s, delivering the universal pathway, monitoring and reviewing child development and…
Bob Gardiner
Bob Gardiner Bob Gardiner works as an Offshore Medic and Occupational Health and Safety Advisor in the oil and gas industry. Employed by TAQA, he is he is based on the Eider platform, 184 kilometres north east of Shetland. My Journey If I look back on it now, I think I fell into nursing –…
Kirsteen Coady
Kirsteen Coady Kirsteen Coady is committed to constant professional development and was one of the first Advanced Nurse Practitioners in her area. She brings a boundless enthusiasm to her role at Macduff Medical Practice in developing services to improve the wellbeing of patients. My Journey There was an old lady who lived at the corner…
Ally Lister
Ally Lister The old matron’s house at Fleming Cottage Hospital in Aberlour is buzzing with activity. In the kitchen, tea is on the boil and biscuits are being arranged on plates. In the waiting room, a group of ladies is busy putting paperwork in order: there is a laptop computer on the desk, and a…
