NURSING on Loxley Ward at the City Hospital can be challenging.
The ward deals mostly with women's cancers and for Terri Campion, an auxillary nurse from Bestwood, the relationships formed with patients can be amazing.
The 26-year-old said: "It is really rewarding here. I enjoy talking to the ladies and some of them have really good conversations with you. Some of the ladies even come in and see you after.
"It's great when you send them on their way. We have had some really young people in with ovarian cancer and to see how relieved they are after is quite incredible."
Sarah Whyley is the acting ward sister at Loxley.
The Hucknall nurse has been working at the hospital for 22 years.
She said: "It is absolutely great to give some recognition for the work that nurses do.
"It is quite nice to say we actually do a great job – it is a really good opportunity to show what we do.
She said the cake was "a lovely big surprise" that had given the Saturday morning shift a lift. "The team are absolutely fantastic.
"Shifts can be really difficult but we pull together to help everyone out."
Isabel Colton has been on the ward for seven weeks. The 45-year-old had her second ovarian cancer removed successfully.
She said: "I've got nothing but praise. The care is excellent and the staff are wonderful. I've been here for seven weeks and I feel at home. It is great seeing them recognised for their work."
