Tanya will always be remembered as a lively and enthusiastic student. She was challenging, outspoken, persistent and questioning. Never rude, she would barely take no for an answer! She tested my patience on many occasions.

Her determination, enthusiasm and persistence made her a great student and will make her a great nurse.

Winning the award make me feel very proud and showed me that hard work is noted and appreciated by others. I was honoured that I was nominated by my personal tutor Pauline Kingston. During my time at Anglia Ruskin University Pauline gave me excellence guidance, support and encouragement.

During my course I had to have 2 orthopaedic operations due to a connective tissue disorder I have, Pauline was always there to support me and guide me, this enabled me to complete the course as planned without having to intermit, as I scheduled my surgeries around my annual leave, to enable me to have the least time off as possible.

I am now working at Addenbrookes in a female neurosurgical ward which I love, it has already taught me a great deal. In September I am starting a self-funded course to top-up my diploma to degree level.