Highway to Health - Flipbook - Page 40
Sheila
Admiral Nurse
HOW IS YOUR CAREER
CONNECTED TO HEALTH?
WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE AT AGE 15?
As an Admiral Nurse, I provide advice and support
to families supporting a person who has Dementia.
Understanding and developing skills can help families to
support a person with Dementia to live independently
and improve their quality of life.
I did not know what I wanted to be at 15 years
old, but I knew I was a good listener. This is a very
important skill if you find yourself studying to be a
Mental Health Nurse.
WHAT IS YOUR CAREER NOW?
I have worked as a Nurse in the NHS since 1985.
Working in the NHS has enabled me to work in lots
of different areas of Nursing and also study lots of
different ways to help people to get better physically
and mentally. I get to improve the quality of life for
everyone. It is very rewarding to help people.
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FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR JOB
You get to meet lots of interesting people. Everyone
has their own unique story to tell about their lives.