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Trudy is a First Class student of the year

Trudy Lacey has enjoyed two graduations from the University of 海角直播 this week. On Tuesday she received her First Class BSc (Hons) degree in Promoting Practice Effectiveness (Cancer Care) at Middlesbrough Town Hall. She also received the prize for best overall student on the course.

And Trudy returned to the Town Hall today, to collect the Cecil M Yuill Award for highest achievement in any field of study. This award makes Trudy the University鈥檚 Student of the year. Trudy, 32, from Saltburn, is a Clinical Nurse Specialist for lung cancer at The James Cook University Hospital. In her role, Trudy supports lung cancer patients and their families and offers advice on all aspects of their disease management.

She achieved the degree after four years of part-time study. Trudy said: 鈥淚鈥檓 still getting my head around getting a First, never mind this award! I鈥檓 genuinely surprised, my aim was just to pass the degree, I never thought I鈥檇 reach anything at this level. It鈥檚 one of my biggest achievements, both professionally and personally.鈥�

Trudy started her nurse training aged 17 at the University Hospital of North Tees, following a lifelong ambition. After various posts in acute and respiratory medicine, Trudy progressed to her current role. She enrolled on the degree to develop her knowledge of cancer care. Trudy said: 鈥淪tudying part-time is hard work, particularly when you鈥檝e started a new role like I did. I鈥檝e had to make sacrifices with friends and family. My University tutor helped, she was really supportive and encouraging.鈥�

Trudy鈥檚 proud parents Elaine and Gerry attended both graduations.

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