“My role is vital in ensuing patients receive high quality personal care whilst in hospital. I work on various wards to help the nurses care for ill patients,” she said.
“Working in the hospital at this time makes me feel very appreciated as a student nurse. It is undoubtedly risky working in the hospital during this global pandemic, but I believe my role is very important.”
While she’s been busy throughout the lockdown, Emily has not been quite as busy as she anticipated.
“It’s surprising to see how the public have developed a fear of attending hospital for routine check-ups – I’ve been struck by the reduction in Accident and Emergency admissions,” she added.
Although lockdown is beginning to ease, the teenager – and her hospital colleagues – remains cautious.
“The virus is still around and until a vaccine is available we must adhere to all Covid-19 health advice,” she added.
“The public should protect the NHS as best they can be following government guidelines to keep others well – especially the vulnerable.”
