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Yana Jones, BNursing

Yana Jones

One of UQ’s first nursing graduates was recognised for her work raising awareness of prevention and early detection of cancer by being named the Cancer Council Queensland’s 2009 Nurse of the Year.

Yana Jones was awarded the title after raising $35,000 for the Cancer Council Queensland and campaigning heavily to spread the message of sun safety.

Now based in Ipswich, Ms Jones was inspired to enter the contest after experiencing the effects of cancer on her own family and working in cancer care at Innisfail Hospital and the Princess Alexandra Hospital.

As part of her win, Ms Jones attended the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care convention in Atlanta in March.

“Attending the convention was a wonderful opportunity to meet other cancer care nurses from across the world and hear about the latest research in areas such as patient care,” Ms Jones said.

Ms Jones said UQ’s combination of academic learning and practical, hospital-based teaching was fundamental in preparing her for a career in nursing.

“The small-group, problem-based learning that I experienced at UQ meant that I was ready to face any challenge from my first day on the job,” she said.

Ms Jones said she looked forward to continuing her career in cancer care and possibly advancing her studies with postgraduate training in the field.

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