GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

Each year our Volunteers and staff are invited by Glasgow Caledonian University to speak to potential student nurses about living with a Spinal Cord Injury and personal experience of the care that they have received.

The team took to the stage over five weekends and told their stories and experiences of personal patient care. The aim of the event is to provide prospective nurses with a real-life frame of reference of the difference they can make to someone with a spinal injury.

“Feedback from applicants was unanimously positive with many identifying these sessions as one of the highlights of the day. The aim was to highlight to applicants the types of values, skills and approaches that are required of nurses and how this can positively and significantly impact on an individual's experience. Comments reflected how the sessions had played a significant part in confirming the applicants’ desire to become nurses and make a difference when supporting individuals with healthcare needs”.

William McDonald

Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing / Admissions Co-ordinator

On behalf of Spinal Injuries Scotland, we would like to thank everyone who coordinated the project.