Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Join us for a dynamic, student‑led webinar featuring four inspiring nurses sharing honest insights into their careers, leadership journeys and the future of nursing. Hosted by an RCN Student Committee member, this session is designed to motivate and empower student nurses across the UK.
The RCN has partnered with the NHS England to bring you this second webinar in our series dedicated to supporting and empowering the future of nursing.
What to expect?
Hear real stories and career journeys from senior nurses across clinical practice, leadership, research and mental health.
Get practical advice for placements, confidence‑building and early career planning
Learn how to explore specialisms and leadership pathways
Feel more confident about your options and career direction
Meet our speakers
Andrea Lewis
Since leaving the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) as a Colonel in June 2017, Andrea has had a career within the NHS. She was Chief Nurse at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust and has since August 2023 been Regional Chief Nurse South East England, NHS England.
Patrick Nyarumbu MBE
Patrick Nyarumbu MBE is a mental health nurse by background and currently the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director for Strategy, People and Partnerships at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Professor Mary Wells
Prof. Mary Wells is the Director of Nursing for Research and Academic Leadership at Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and a Professor of Practice in Cancer Nursing at Imperial College. From Nov 2017 to July 2025, she was the Deputy Director of Nursing for Research at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Join us for a dynamic, student‑led webinar featuring four inspiring nurses sharing honest insights into their careers, leadership journeys and the future of nursing. Hosted by an RCN Student Committee member, this session is designed to motivate and empower student nurses across the UK.
The RCN has partnered with the NHS England to bring you this second webinar in our series dedicated to supporting and empowering the future of nursing.
What to expect?
Hear real stories and career journeys from senior nurses across clinical practice, leadership, research and mental health.
Get practical advice for placements, confidence‑building and early career planning
Learn how to explore specialisms and leadership pathways
Feel more confident about your options and career direction
Meet our speakers
Andrea Lewis
Since leaving the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) as a Colonel in June 2017, Andrea has had a career within the NHS. She was Chief Nurse at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust and has since August 2023 been Regional Chief Nurse South East England, NHS England.
Patrick Nyarumbu MBE
Patrick Nyarumbu MBE is a mental health nurse by background and currently the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director for Strategy, People and Partnerships at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Professor Mary Wells
Prof. Mary Wells is the Director of Nursing for Research and Academic Leadership at Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and a Professor of Practice in Cancer Nursing at Imperial College. From Nov 2017 to July 2025, she was the Deputy Director of Nursing for Research at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
