-over 40 years in the profession
IN light of Nursing Week 2018 which ended on Sunday, the Regional Health Department of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) honoured Nurse Hazel Europe for being a caregiver for over 40 years.
Europe who is stationed at the Grove Health Centre has been consistent, dedicated, devoted to her work over the years, said the regional administration in a recent press statement.
Regional Health Officer (RHO), Dr. Quincy Jones in applauding Nurse Europe’s contribution said that she has served the health sector very well and the region is very privileged to be enjoying her services.
He said the award is a token for her years of service to the profession and more so the region.
Europe in return expressed appreciation and thanks to the RDC for the recognition that they bestowed upon her, noting that she has been committed to the profession since her younger days.
The many challenges she faced as a young nurse in the profession only served to motivate her further.
“I am a determined nurse who is very committed to this profession as it’s a profession of care and love and that is what I live my life by each day, as I understand that if I do otherwise then I am not serving my profession,” Nurse Europe said.
Nurse Europe who first began her working career as a teacher, taught for five years before she decided to follow her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse.
She enrolled as a nurse on October 5, 1976 and has since served in every heath centre on the East Bank of Demerara. She has also worked from Long Creek to Mocha throughout her 40 years of service as a midwife.
The woman, who had retired, is back on the job as a contract employee. She decided to return in order to continue her service as a nurse because of her passion for the profession.
“I love what I am doing and I am grateful for the opportunity of continuing in the profession, and I would like to urge my fellow nurses to serve with dignity and pride while giving of their best,” she said.
