Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn has welcomed confirmation of a £2,000 payment for student nurses on clinical placement involved working on the frontline on the fight against COVID-19.
Órlaithí Flynn said:
“Student nurses have been key to the fightback against COVID-19, working alongside other heath workers to keep people safe and save lives.
“I welcome confirmation of a £2,000 payment from the Executive for all non-salaried students on clinical placement in the health service as a recognition of their hard work.
“We will continue to stand with student nurses to make sure they get the support they deserve.”