Catherine Hudson apologised for the 'appalling' messages sent to colleagues at Blackpool Victoria Hospital saying she had drugged patients
A nurse has apologised for sending 'appalling' texts to colleagues saying she 'sedated one patient to within an inch of her life'.
Giving evidence at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday, Hudson apologised for the messages. She said: “I would say my behaviour in private was appalling, absolutely appalling, and I can do nothing but apologise for my behaviour in terms of the text messages. My behaviour towards patients and families was nothing but with care and devotion.”
Her barrister, Mark Rhind KC, asked: ”Do you understand that some people reading these messages and how you refer to people may raise an eyebrow that you found your job fulfilling and enjoying?” Hudson replied: “I understand, yes.”Asked if there were occasions when she did not enjoy her job, Hudson said: “It was very difficult at times. The lack of staff was absolutely appalling to a completely dangerous level. Terrible understaffing, three trained nurses for 40 patients.
The alleged ill-treatment offences are said to have taken place between February 2017 and November 2018. Hudson told the court there should be a minimum of six Band 5 nurses “on the shop floor” and also at least six healthcare assistants during shifts. She admitted she had a dark sense of humour which she shared with staff and patients at the workplace. The defendant said: “I look back and appreciate it’s not everyone’s type of humour, As far as I am aware the nursing staff around me and the patients liked it.
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