Reflecting the core values of a clinical nurse specialist
Colorectal clinical nurse specialist Iris Williams on the importance of having the patience and passion to persevere in your chosen field of nursing
Why did you become a colorectal clinical nurse specialist?
To make a positive difference to the experience of patients with colorectal disease and stomas and provide support ensuring that the patient is always central to care – from diagnosis to follow up.
What might you have done otherwise?
Become a journalist as I enjoy writing and am also quite inquisitive.
Where have you worked previously?
I have been in my role for nearly 22 years, but I’ve worked in a variety of clinical settings. I spent time working on a surgical ward, worked as a community nurse and then as for a period as a research nurse at the Public Health Laboratory services in
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