Last year I was awarded the Nottingham Roosevelt Travelling Scholarship to investigate a work topic in the US. I went to 13 hospitals in 12 states over 3 months. The complete story of my journey is contained in a report I wrote on my return to the UK.
Since coming back to Nottingham University Hospital’s (NUH) NHS Trust, I have been made the Shared Governance Project Lead. This means that I am tasked with designing an effective structure for our two large hospitals, and supporting staff on the journey to Shared Governance.
Being such a junior Nurse, this career opportunity wouldn’t have happened without the benefits of Scholarship and the amazing advice from US colleagues. I learnt so much whilst travelling the US and want to thank EVERYONE who made my trip possible. The wealth of knowledge, great hospitality, and heartfelt kindness that I experienced, will stay will me forever.
Laura Hailes, DipN, RN (Adult)
Nursing Development, Flat 6, Block A, Derwent House, City Hospital Campus, Nottingham University Hospital’s (NUH) NHS Trust, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, England, UK.
+44 115 969 1169 ext: 57392
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laura.hailes@nuh.nhs.uk or laura.hailes@googlemail.com