A Nurse Out Where

Episode 84: Leaving a legacy

A Nurse Out Where

Show Notes

This week we meet Director of Nursing Wendy Mackay. Wendy has a wealth of experience in primary care and shares stories of her time in the Torres Strait Islands.

Wendy was also pivotal in the establishment of the nursing school in the Torres Strait long before the 'grow your own' strategy was even a thing!! She also talks of her influence in the TV series RAN. You'll find a link to the series HERE: RAN: Remote Area Nurse (TV Mini Series 2006) - IMDb

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