CQU is a silver sponsor for the second annual 'Big Wrap for Nurses' - the Sunshine Coast event (on May 4), which kicks off a week of celebrations for International Nurses' Day. 

The Noosa Hub nursing team is once again supporting the Regional Nursing Solutions event, donating the trophy for the Golden Bed Pan race segment and entering a team for the race.

Marc Broadbent and John Kemsley (at right) with other organisers of last year's Big Wrap for Nurses Last year, organisers wrapped the Big Pineapple head to toe in giant bandages. This year, they are encouraging people to come to the Ettamogah Pub to see what will be wrapped.

The 'Big Wrap for Nurses' is about just that; giving nurses and healthcare professionals the recognition they deserve.

It's a day of celebrations to focus the spotlight on this worthy profession and treat our nurses to some good fun.

Aussie World, will play host to the official opening at 11am on Sunday May 4, with guest speaker Loree Rudd.

The Aussie World car park will be converted to a race track for hospital beds, where teams will compete to win $1000 prize money donated by RACQ and The Golden Bed Pan Trophy donated by Central Queensland University.

In the evening, there will be a buffet dinner for the industry to mingle and get involved in the Outback Nursing theme.

Details about the day are available from event organisers 2right on 07 5448 2661 or via www.myrns.com.au .

Images from last year's event