Louise Walby, a respiratory nurse facilitator in primary care, has been awarded the RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Award 2017. Talking about nurse of the year Louse Walby, Tina Donnelly, Director of RCN Wales, said: “The Royal College of Nursing in Wales is proud to recognise the achievements of the nursing family across Wales and Louise is an extremely worthy recipient of the highest honour.”
RCN in Wales was mentioned on Aberdare Online http://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/news/rhondda-cynon-taff/success-cwm-taf-university-health-board-royal-college-nursing-awards Nurse of the Year Winner Louise Walby is quoted “I was totally surprised to win the ‘Nurse of the Year’ Award. I was honoured to win my category, but when I heard my name called for the overall award I was shocked. I am really privileged, honoured and excited about the future and to have this ultimate acknowledgement last night was wonderful.