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North west nursing and midwifery student council
Our nursing and midwifery student council currently consists of 60 pre-registration students across all branches of nursing and midwifery. All ten universities within the north west are represented on the council.
The aims of our council:
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To listen to, acknowledge and empower the nursing and midwifery student voice.
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To use the student voice and opinion to develop and improve matters relating to training and education.
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For nursing and midwifery students to give views, identify risks and opportunities, and make suggestions on solutions to issues and challenges relating to education and training.
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To nurture and develop students as role models and influencers to drive key initiatives such as the national education and training survey (NETS), policy development, and positively promote nursing and midwifery as a career choice.
We are looking to develop the student council further by:
- Working with students to identify and develop the council structure, function and priorities
- Work with the council to develop a student leadership programme to nurture students as positive influencers and future leaders.
- Engage and recruit trainee nursing associates into the student council
- Develop an alumnus to support the council
The first council meeting was held in January 2023. Students' comments and ideas were positive, inspiring and humbling.
We agreed that over the next few months we would be electing chairs and confirming terms of reference for the council.
In our next meeting council chairs and representatives will provide future updates on the work of the council.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the student council please contact the north west nursing and midwifery team expressing your interest.
In you expression of interest please state the reason why you want to be a member of the student council, what you hope to achieve as a student council member and outline the qualities and skills you have which would contribute to your role on the student council.
Please ensure before you send an expression of interest you have approval and support from your university personal tutor or programme lead or equivalent to join the council.
If you would like to get in touch or ask a question about the student council please contact the north west team.
Meet our student council members:
I became a member of the council because, as someone who is new to the pre-registration programme, I wanted to make sure my voice was heard . I feel I can make a difference helping people and I would like to support those in my cohort. I am passionate about nursing and helping people. I can’t wait to help shape the future of nursing and midwifery training in the north west and I hope we can make a difference for all students and newly qualified nurses! Jenna Sanders - first year adult nursing student, University of Chester
Having previously worked in the NHS in a clerical capacity, I took the leap into my childhood dream of becoming a nurse. I am very passionate about the future of nursing and the future of the NHS. This council gives me a unique opportunity to collaborate with like-minded peers and influence positive changes for the nurses of tomorrow which will help to shape our NHS. I am immensely proud to be a representative of my fellow students. Kerry Taylor - second year adult nursing student, University of Salford
The council seemed like an amazing opportunity to develop my skills. Danielle Sackfield - second year children and young people's nursing student, University of Salford.
Being part of the council is a privilege. We provide the student voice where it is needed most, in the forums which will help shape the future of all those we represent. Brian Jelley - second year adult nursing student, University of Chester
I joined the council as I felt it was the perfect opportunity to stay up to date with the student community, learn from others’ experiences, implement change and improve the overall experience of nursing and midwifery students. Holly Beckett - first year adult nursing student, University of Salford
I wanted to be part of something which will have a huge impact on me and my peers. I was also excited by the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people all with the aim of creating a safe space for students like me to voice our opinions and make a change. The council is also an opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and build my leadership and communication skills. Sharon Cindindu - first year adult nursing student, University of Salford
I joined the council because I am passionate about improving the student experience for nurses and gained the confidence to become a representative. I hope to encourage more aspiring people to join what I consider to be an invaluable vocation with a wealth of opportunities. I am proud to be a role model for my peers and I hope I can support others in their nursing journey. Laura Carragher - final year mental health nursing student, University of Chester
I want to be an inspiration to men considering nursing. I would like men to see that exhibiting compassion and competence can help them to thrive in the profession. I also want to use my time on the council to pursue equity and fairness irrespective of skin colour and nationality. Victor Emeh - final year nursing student, University of Chester
I joined the council as I don’t want to be ‘all say and no do’. The voice of students is important and I am proud to be representing current and future student nurses to make a positive impact on higher education. Megan Buckler - second year adult nursing student, University of Salford
I joined the council to have a voice in shaping mine and my peers learning and to represent ethnically diverse students. Mercy Ekhoesuehi - second year adult nursing student, University of Salford
The council is a fantastic opportunity to enable students to have a voice, allowing us to bridge the gap between students and staff and enabling a smoother and more efficient learning environment for all. Lindsay Jones - second year midwifery student, University of Cumbria