ON D57, the admissions ward at the Queen's Medical Centre pictured above, days can be fast-paced and hard work.
Patients often only stay for a short time, as the department can serve as a gateway between the emergency department and home.
But for Zoe Raynor it is a job with a real sense of satisfaction.
The deputy sister from Bramcote said: "We see anything and everything – it could be elderly people who fall, but also situations like overdoses.
"I always wanted to be a nurse. I decided when I was a little girl. I have bad days – everyone does in all jobs – but it I do love it."
Zoe, who has been in her role for two years, said the personalised cakes were a nice surprise.
She added: "It feels really good to be appreciated.
"Sometimes work is really hard and you just want someone to say thanks."
Hannah Willoughby has been a nurse on the ward for eight months. She said: "You get to meet so many different people and it is a really good team to work in, with nice people.
"I talk to patients a lot – some of them require emotional support as well."
