This book is dedicated to all Nurses.
We thank you.
The following pages are a story written by Ella and her Nanna
Louise Kirk who is a nurse at Nottingham University Hospitals.
Developed by Lucy Gillespie and Dr Louise Bramley on behalf of the Institute of Care Excellence, Nottingham University NHS Trust.
Illustrated by Elizabeth Haynes
In August 2018 a group of nurses got together to find a way to positively promote our profession across the generations to attract primary school age children into nursing and break down stereotypes. Nursing is a diverse profession spanning the human lifecycle.
Nurses save lives, lead research, change outcomes using science and deliver compassionate, evidence-based care all day every day of the year. People tell us we are instrumental in their care whether it be in a hospital, community or other setting.
We hope that you will read this book to your children and grandchildren and spread the word about nursing and nurses everywhere. The opportunities are endless. Make a difference and choose a career in nursing.
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Grandpa asked Ella what she would like to be when she is older, but Ella wasn’t quite sure what she wanted to be...
After their ice creams, Ella and Grandpa played hopscotch. They had so much fun laughing in the sun!
After their ice creams, Ella and Grandpa played hopscotch. They had so much fun laughing in the sun!
But all of a sudden, Grandpa fell over!
A kind lady called an ambulance to take Grandpa and Ella to hospital.
Grandpa was taken to Bay 3 in the Emergency Department. Grandpa was taken to Bay 3 in the Emergency Department.
Ella met a kind nurse called Robin who showed her where Grandpa was.
She asked lots of questions and Robin, who was very kind, took care of Ella.
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Amelia and Muhammad are Advanced Clinical Practitioners. These are nurses who do additional training to ensure they can give the best care to patients like Grandpa.
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Grandpa had an X-ray. Robin showed Ella her Grandpa’s X-ray explaining what all the bones are called.
Ella could see Grandpa’s bones on a big screen.
This long bone is called a femur.
Ella’s mummy came to the hospital.
I was so worried! Don’t worry Mummy! Robin has been taking good care of us and is very clever.
Grandpahad the operation on his hip.
Grandpahad the operation on his hip.
binwasthe nurse looking after Grandpa.
Robinwasthe nurse looking after Grandpa.
Ella was so pleased that Robin was looking after Grandpa. Robin is such a kind, intelligent and caring nurse.
Ella was so pleased that Robin was looking after Grandpa. Robin is such a kind, intelligent and caring nurse.
Hello,
my name is Robin and I will be the nurse looking after you today.
Zara the Theatre Nurse came back to check up on Grandpa to make sure he was recovering well from his operation.
Robin reassured Ella to make sure she didn’t feel scared, explaining that helping Grandpa was only a small part of what nurses do. They also help others all around the world!
Robin reassured Ella to make sure she didn’t feel scared, explaining that helping Grandpa was only a small part of what nurses do. They also help others all around the world!
Robin helped Grandpa to walk with his new crutches.
Rebecca is a Research Nurse. She shows Grandpa a new tablet he might like to try to help his bones become stronger.
Ella’s Grandpa is discharged from hospital which means he can go home!
Ella’s Grandpa is discharged from hospital which means he can go home!
Grandpa met a Nurse Specialist called Selina. The Nurse Specialist explained how they support the doctors and the nurses on the ward.
How are you feeling with your new dressing?
Selina explained that the new wound dressing on Grandpa’s hip will have to be removed by the District Nurse in two weeks time. Robin also gave him his medicine and a letter from the doctor.
Robin helped Grandpa to the car.
Robin helped Grandpa to the car.
Grandpa thanked all the staff that looked after him.
Grandpa thanked all the staff that looked after him.
Wow! I didn’t know nursing was like that!
Wow! I didn’t know nursing was like that!
Ella was amazed by all the different nurses and their jobs.
A few weeks later Ella and Grandpa were back at the park. Ella had some exciting news to tell Grandpa...
I would like to be a nurse like Robin when I’m older.
That’s super! You would make a lovely nurse Ella.
They were just about to leave the parkwhen Ella spotted the hopscotch. Grandpa went...
Hip hop a hippity hop, Hip hop don’t stop, don’t stop, Hip hop, a hippity hop, Hip hip hop don’t stop that rock!
By Louise Kirk and Ella Kirk (aged 9)
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