Stories of Ukraine's helpful nurses: Some left the profession, some returned from abroad and some lost their organs in the explosion

In any hospital, the nurse's responsibility is more than the doctor to take care of the patients. This role of nurses becomes even more important in a war-torn country. There are stories of the service and sacrifice of nurses in hospitals for those injured in Russia's attacks in Ukraine. Stories of similar nurses on International Nurses Day-

She had become an art teacher, if there was a war, then she was handling the injured.

Inna Vishnevskaya, who lived with her husband in Bilohorodka, was an art teacher for some years. The war that started in February made him wear military uniform, helmet and bulletproof jacket again. He adopted the old profession of Paramedic. She says, I was a paramedic even in the 2014 war. When the war ended, she became an art teacher to fulfill her hobby. Didn't think that I would have to work there again.

Amidst Russian attacks, a mobile assistant team has been formed to reach the injured. Cars reach the injured. Drivers stay with, who are also bodyguards. It is difficult to operate in the areas from which the Russian army has returned, because they have been laid down landmines.

Lost leg in explosion while going home from hospital, husband encouraged

Children's nurse Oksana did not leave the hospital in Lisichansk even in the midst of Russian attacks. One day on his way home, he lost both his legs and four fingers of one hand when he was hit by a landmine explosion. Oksana says- husband Victor and two children. During treatment in Liv's hospital, Victor dares to marry again. Will go to Germany for further treatment and prosthetic legs. I will try to return to work soon.

Nurse Oksana lost both legs and four fingers of one hand after being hit by a landmine explosion.

Nurse Oksana lost both legs and four fingers of one hand after being hit by a landmine explosion.

Helping mother and daughter from Australia

Ebony Hewett of Australia working with mother Tricia Miller at the hospital in Lew. Ebony says – We are in the emergency unit, so the work deadline is not fixed. If there is an attack, the number of casualties to come is not known, always be prepared. Many times the injured have to be brought to the hospital by ambulance after going to the attack site. This is the first experience of working in the midst of war, but has worked in another country during the Kovid Emergency.