Nurse prescriber Amy Bird, Winner of the Evolus Award for Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of the Year at this year’s Aesthetics Awards, shares an insight into her daily practice
A typical working day…
I wear many hats – mother, chair of the British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses (BAMAN), nurse prescriber and clinical director of Kast Medical Aesthetics – so my mornings are a masterclass in multitasking. With two children to get ready for school, my day typically begins between 5-6am. I start with a couple of Earl Grey teas while organising uniforms, breakfasts and school bags, before jumping onto a Zoom call with BAMAN to discuss evolving regulatory developments or our ongoing prescribing and lobbying work. Some mornings are so busy that my calls follow me all the way to the school run.
After dropping my children off, I arrive at the clinic at around 9am. My clinic days fall into two categories – admin days and injecting days. On admin days, we begin with a team huddle, followed by a meeting with my clinic manager and compliance manager. We review…
