Nurses on the Ward

Paediatric nurse Mahbuba attends to a baby who cannot breathe, providing urgent care. At the same time, Rebecca treats a deaf patient suffering from cardiac problems, while military nurse Scott looks after an asthmatic patient experiencing critical difficulty breathing today.

The piece is a short programme presented as an episode, centred on a day in the lives of three medical professionals. It follows paediatric nurse Mahbuba, alongside Rebecca and military nurse Scott, as they each confront urgent health crises. In the first storyline, Mahbuba is called to attend a newborn who is unable to breathe, requiring immediate intervention. Meanwhile, Rebecca is tasked with looking after a cardiac patient who is also deaf, navigating the dual challenges of heart care and communication barriers. At the same time, Scott, who serves as a military nurse, is assigned to an asthmatic individual whose condition is deteriorating, demanding swift and specialised support. The three narratives run parallel, each highlighting the distinct pressures faced by nurses in different specialities. Mahbuba’s focus on infant respiratory distress, Rebecca’s blend of cardiology and auditory impairment, and Scott’s management of severe asthma all showcase the breadth of skill and adaptability required in frontline care. By intertwining these separate but equally demanding cases, the episode offers a snapshot of how nurses respond to varied emergencies, illustrating the commitment and quick thinking that underpin their everyday responsibilities.