Abby Robinson was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis when she was a teenager
A Belfast nurse has spoken about her brave decision to have stoma surgery, so she can focus on helping others. Abby Robinson from Portrush has now graduated with a degree in Children and Young People Nursing from Queen's University Belfast.
Abby’s own health journey inspired her to change her career path. Even if at first she wanted to be a primary school teacher, now she was sure that she would be a Children's Nurse. In 2021, Abby then entered Queen's University Belfast, where her study as a nurse began. She praises the assistance she received from the Disability Services at Queens, explaining that their support was crucial to her achieving her degree, “During nursing placements, I was worried that having a stoma bag would hold me back, however adjustments were put in place by Disability Services to ensure this didn’t happen. Without the support I received from Queen’s, I don’t think I would be where I am today, a fully qualified paediatric nurse.
Now, Abby is to begin her career as a Community Children's Nurse and says she's excited to give something back to the hospital that cared for her. "It is a dream come true to begin my career as a Community Children’s Nurse at Causeway Hospital. Having spent so much time there during my own health battles, I am now ready to give back, helping children and young people who have their own health problems,” she said.
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