"I have wanted to be a nurse since I was ten years old and hospitalized with a severe staph infection. The nursing team was incredible during my three-week stay, and that's when I decided I wanted to help others as they helped me. I graduated from the Royal College of Nursing six months ago, then immediately went overseas to volunteer with a medical NGO that helps underserved communities. It was the best experience, as I learned so much from seeing how the rest of the world lives and how other healthcare systems work. I returned to the UK last month and immediately applied for this position. I look forward to starting my nursing career and am excited to do so with the NHS."

"I grew up in a small town in Ireland playing Gaelic football and hurling. These sports taught me the importance of teamwork and how every person has specific skill sets to lead a team to victory. I also learned teamwork is built on leadership, trust, and collaboration. Over the years, I suffered injuries that prohibited me from playing these sports. Undergoing the process of diagnosis and treatment allowed me to gain an appreciation for the multidisciplinary teams that helped me heal. I decided to pursue a career in nursing to help others, as my teams did for me. I can now enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking, mountain biking, and hiking due to the exceptional care I received from my nurses, physicians, and therapists. I am very excited to be interviewing with the NHS as it will help me achieve my goal of helping others with their quality of life and overall well-being."