Eight plaques have been unveiled at two Nottingham hospitals to honour the dedication and sacrifice shown by staff during the pandemic.
As part of International Nurses Day (IND) Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) chose to reflect on the past year dealing with Covid-19.
Interim Chief Nurse at NUH, Sarah Moppett, told Nottinghamshire Live the year had been "extraordinary".
Four plaques were placed at both City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre's main entrances.
Sarah added: "I have been a nurse 30 years and loved every moment - it is the most rewarding profession.
"I've seen a lot in my time but this year was unprecedented and I can't put into words how proud I am of all hospital staff.
"They will always say 'I'm just doing my job' but we have seen nurses go over and above, working additional hours, staying away from family, dealing with a huge volume of very sick patients - it all takes a massive emotional strain.
"Nurses moved wards and out of their comfort zone to put patients first, and they were so brave when we still knew very little about the virus.
"It brings tears to my eyes when I think how much they have given up.
"I just hope now that as they walk into work in the future months and years, they will see the plaque and reflect on the contribution they made and know that it was valued."
