Student Nurse Wins Top Award for Children's Care

Tonicha Patterson, an undergraduate student nurse at Anglia Ruskin University's Peterborough campus, has been honored with the Student Nurse of the Year award. The prestigious accolade was presented last month at the Student Nursing Times Awards ceremony held in London.

Patterson, who works at Peterborough City Hospital, was recognized for her exceptional contributions to children's nursing and family-centered care. She expressed that her aspiration to become a children's nurse began in her own childhood, viewing the profession as both a privilege and deeply rewarding.

Her placements included Amazon Ward, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Paediatric Emergency Department. Patterson credits the supportive environment and the confidence fostered by her colleagues at Peterborough City Hospital for her success. She highlighted the continuous learning aspect of pediatric nursing and her passion for neonatal care and pediatric oncology.