Joanne Mohammed with her award AN inspirational deaf nurse has been given a top award for her work in making nursing a career of choice for people with disabilities particularly those with hearing impairment. Respiratory nurse Joanne Mohammed has been profoundly deaf since the age of six and received the prestigious silver Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) award after being nominated for her work to create a culture of inclusion to ensure every member of staff has a voice and visibility. She has worked at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust for more than 20 years, and currently works as a Patient Flow Matron.