nurses

Eight graduate nurses starting their careers caring for patients and their families at Hornsby Hospital have been welcomed by State Member for Hornsby Matt Kean.

"Nurses are the backbone of the public health system and I know these bright and hardworking graduates will make a welcome addition at the hospital," said Mr Kean.

Many of the graduates are reluming to the hospital having done training or worked at Hornsby in the past.

They are also locals including Emma Bridge from Berowra and Samantha Drea from Mt Colah.

Hornsby State Liberal MP Matt Kean has today thanked local nurses and midwives for their commitment, compassion and professionalism when caring for patients in the NSW public health system.

Mr Kean said International Nurses Day is a time to reflect on the round-the-clock care and support nurses give to more than 1.5 million patients in NSW public hospitals, at home or in the community.