As an academic David’s teaching exemplifies nursing to its core. This is demonstrated by his consistent commitment and supporting students to develop their knowledge and skills by identifying their individual strengths and supporting them to flourish and achieve their potential in the learning environment. An example of how David supports the students is by inviting service users and previous students to participate in classroom sessions through role play and sharing of stories.  

Sally commenced the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship programme in October 19 and is employed by Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.  Sally underestimates the impact that she has on others and has the potential to be a truly exceptional healthcare professional. She is already leading improvements in her area of work and changing practice for the benefit of her patients. Sally has been very adaptable to the changes and challenges that Covid-19 pandemic, she is a great ambassador for the Nursing Associate Programme and has represented her peers on a number of occasions. 

Alan, who is employed by Spire Healthcare, has embraced being an apprentice student nurse whilst working full time and has also taken on the role of course cohort representative with enthusiasm. He represents the learner voice as well as promoting the experience of the nursing apprentice. Alan has received outstanding feedback from his peers, staff and patients alike.  All of the cohort cannot speak highly enough of him and describe him as the ‘heart of their group’.  They are all delighted to support the nomination.  

Edel embodies everything that you could possibly want a in student nurse; she is caring, kind, passionate, motivated and enthusiastic. During her time on the nursing programme she has received outstanding feedback from peers, staff and patients and was nominated for and won two 'Make a Difference’ awards during her time in one of the trusts. Edel talks about how she feels that nursing is a privilege and her positivity and passion for being a nurse shines through in every interaction you have with her. She is truly deserving of this award.

Nic and Taryn have developed an online teaching tool that will support students in understanding medical terminology. Medical terminology is often comprised of Latin or Greek word parts (roots, prefixes, and suffixes). These terms can be difficult for students to learn and recall. The online teaching innovation used technology (via Blackboard Collaborate) to introduce relevant strategies needed to accurately decode unfamiliar terms for application in practice.