BNU Associate Professor shortlisted for two Zenith Global Health Awards
A BNU health education expert and nursing network volunteer has been shortlisted for two global health awards.
Associate Professor of Education (Institute for Health and Social Care) Melanie Hayward is in the running to receive two Zenith Global Health Awards, which celebrate fellow nursing and allied healthcare professionals for their commitment and dedication to their field.
Associate Professor Hayward, along with her colleagues at the Children and Young People Student Nurse Network (CYPStNN), have been nominated for ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Outstanding Team of the Year’ awards, by CYPStNN Educational Lead and Birmingham City University lecturer, Helen Davis-Miles.
The CYPStNN is a social media peer support network dedicated to student children’s nurses. It provides online connection for them to support each other, to share ideas and information, to learn from each other and importantly, to give them a voice in a predominantly adult focused profession.
The results will be announced this month at the Zenith Global Health Awards ceremony and gala dinner, at the Leonardo Royal London City Hotel.
Associate Professor Hayward, who is a Registered Children’s Nurse and recently researched the use of social media as a supportive tool for student nurses, said it is “truly remarkable” to be nominated.
CYPStNN founder, Ricky Baker said:
“Mel is a valued member of the CYPStNN team, she volunteers her own time to provide support for the student and newly registered Child Nurse curators and to facilitate learning for child nursing students right across the UK, shaping and changing educational experiences for the masses.”
Associate Professor Hayward added:
“The team and I are thrilled to have been shortlisted as finalists for the Zenith Global Health Awards. It is well-deserved recognition for such an amazing group of student and newly registered Children’s Nurses dedicated to supporting others.
“As an Educational Advisor for the team, I am proud to be able to influence positive change and showcase initiative within nursing. We simply do what we do because we are passionate about supporting these nurses on their journeys.
“To be recognised is truly remarkable for the team, and who knows where the future may lead us, maybe a nomination for the 2023 Student Nursing Times Awards!”