Life in Salford 29 • June 2020 32
SALFORD HEROES: STUDENTS ON THE FRONTLINE FIGHTING COVID-19 As the NHS continues to manage the impact of the Coronavirus, University of Salford students are at the heart of the health care response. Kerry Cain is a second-year student nurse and mother to four children – three of whom still live at home. Alongside charity work, and setting up her own sewing business, Kerry is also working 40+ hours in A&E to support the NHS during the pandemic. “I wouldn’t have it any other way. I thrive off being busy and get great satisfaction helping patients on placement and at work. I think keeping busy is my coping mechanism.”
Nathan Harrison, a second-year student nurse, has been working across A&E departments in Greater Manchester ensuring that suspected COVID-19 patients get screening, where appropriate, and the care they need to get better.
I am so grateful that I am qualifying as a nurse during a time like this and that I have had the opportunity to help during this crisis. Nathan also helps to run the University of Salford’s nursing society, supporting fellow students during the pandemic. The society has created a COVID-19 Peer Support Network on Facebook, to allow students to seek support and share their experiences. Aisha Hussein is currently in the third year of her children’s nursing degree and was recently shortlisted in the category of “Student Nurse of the Year: Children” at the prestigious Student Nursing Times Awards. Aisha said: “I am so grateful that I am qualifying as a nurse during a time like this and that I have had the opportunity to help during this crisis.”
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