Share a meaningful moment or message of encouragement for nurses and midwives around the world by 5pm this Friday for the chance to win an Apple Watch Series 5*.
This year marks two centuries since the birth of Florence Nightingale, who is acknowledged as the founder of modern nursing. Her contribution to the profession has been recognised with 2020 named the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.
Flinders University has been celebrating nurses and midwives throughout August and September 2020, by calling for messages from staff, students and alumni that describe the impact a nurse or midwife has had on their lives. This may be a memorable moment caring for yourself or another, including care that exceeded expectations during childbirth, supporting elderly parents or any occasion where a nurse or midwife has left an impression.
Nurses or midwives described do not need to be Flinders graduates, but please specify if this is known. The messages will be sent to nurses and midwives around the world to let them know their efforts do not go unnoticed and make a lasting difference in the community.
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Share the Love: some of the messages received…
From Katarina, Nursing graduate:
“This is Jessica McKenzie, she is a proud Adnyamathanha woman from South Australia. She is not only an amazing woman but a passionate midwife. Jessica graduated from Flinders University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Midwifery. She moved to Adelaide away from her country town in Hawker to pursue this dream. As an Aboriginal midwife she is an inspiration to the Aboriginal community and is passionate about helping her mob.
In 2017, Jessica was awarded SA Health Aboriginal Midwife of the Year for the amazing work she does for Aboriginal women and the community. Jessica is now working as an outreach midwife in the top end across many Aboriginal communities. Wherever Jessica is, you can see her advocating for Aboriginal women and their babies.”
From Judith Leeson AM, Flinders Caring Futures Institute ambassador and an Education graduate:
“I recently spent two months in the Royal Adelaide Hospital and rehab after contracting a life-threatening MSSA infection. I experienced terrible pain complications, underwent major surgery, and had some very dark days where I was barely aware of my surroundings.
My memory is clear however of the kindness of the nursing care I received when I was completely dependent, and the compassion that was embedded in even the most simple acts where I was encouraged to recover my strength and capacity.
My gratitude to all of those many nurses who inspired me when I was frustrated, patiently worked with me when I just wanted to sleep, and who really ‘cared’ about my progress. But it is Sal who I will never forget, sprinkling me with water when my temperature spiked, and who danced around my bed like a wood nymph, making me laugh for the first time in many days. Her wonderful sense of humour and her consummate and compassionate professionalism were key element in my recovery. Thank you Sal.”