Dawne Garrett: ‘I love complexity’
RCN professional lead for older people and dementia care, Dawne Garrett on why care of older people is the core of adult nursing.
Why did you become a nurse?
I had a career in banking which was well paid and exciting, but essentially unrewarding. My neighbours were both nurses and suggested it might suit me.
What might you have done otherwise?
I have a background in theatre studies so possibly something in the arts. While working for an airline, I did fancy being an air traffic controller. I'm still thinking what my next career might be.
Where did you train?
On the Isle of Wight. It was fabulous; we had small intakes and were exposed to so many different types of nursing in a flexible atmosphere.
Why did you choose to specialise in care of
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