TWO nurses have received a mentoring award for the support they have given student nurses.

The nurses from the A&E department at Northallerton’s Friarage Hospital received the award for way they have taught and mentored student nurses.

Kim Connolly and Sadah Laheji were presented with the Outstanding Practice Mentor Award by Teesside University.

Clinical sister in A&E, Sue Barton, said: “We are very proud that Sadah and Kim have received this important award – it is testament to their dedication and hard work in supporting students during their time in A&E."

Third year nursing student Emma Ritchie said: “Kim and Sadah have been brilliant in the support they have given me. I can’t praise them enough.”