WELCOME TO NANA HEALTH NOTES
Nana Health Notes is a nurse-led health and wellbeing platform created to make health information easier to understand, practical and relevant to everyday life.
I believe that understanding your health can help you feel more confident when making decisions about your wellbeing. Through Nana Health Notes, I share clear, evidence-informed health education shaped by my nursing experience and a genuine passion for helping people understand their health.
MY NURSING JOURNEY
My nursing journey began in Ghana in 2008, when I started my training at Sekondi Nursing and Midwifery Training College. I completed my nursing education in 2011 and began building my clinical experience across different areas of healthcare.
Over the years, I have worked in Accident & Emergency, orthopaedics and theatre, experiences that have given me valuable insight into caring for people at different stages of their health journey.
My interest in surgical care led me to further specialise in perioperative nursing at Korle-Bu, strengthening my knowledge and experience in caring for patients before, during and after surgery.
In 2022, I began preparing for the next chapter of my nursing career by completing the IELTS requirements for UK nursing. In 2023, I moved to the United Kingdom, completed my OSCE and began working as a registered nurse in the UK.
Today, I work in a Day Surgery Unit with a focus on theatre and surgical care. My experiences in both Ghana and the UK have shaped how I approach health education: with compassion, practical knowledge and an understanding that good health information should be accessible to everyone.
WHY I CREATED NANA HEALTH NOTES
Throughout my nursing career, I have seen how confusing health information can sometimes feel. Medical terminology, conflicting information online and uncertainty about when to seek help can make understanding your health more difficult than it needs to be.
I created Nana Health Notes to help bridge that gap. My aim is to explain health topics in clear, everyday language while encouraging people to become better informed about their health and wellbeing.
Nana Health Notes will explore women’s health and menopause, men’s health, everyday health concerns, surgery and recovery, healthy living and wellbeing, as well as nursing and healthcare careers.
My goal is simple: Learn • Care • Empower • Thrive.
A Note About Health Information
The information shared on Nana Health Notes is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace individual medical advice from your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional.
If you have concerns about your health or symptoms, please seek advice from an appropriate healthcare professional. In an emergency, contact your local emergency service.
The views expressed on Nana Health Notes are my own and do not represent any current or previous employer.