Emma McCulloch

Emma McCulloch, Day Surgery Nurse at University Hospital Crosshouse, plays a key role in enhanced recovery pathways for major gynaecological surgery, including Scotland’s leading same-day discharge programme. With expertise in perioperative care and patient education, she helped design nurse-led protocols ensuring safe discharge and excellent outcomes.

Her leadership supports a 95% same-day discharge rate for robotic hysterectomy and endometriosis surgery. Emma is a passionate advocate for compassionate, patient-centred care. Starting as a newly qualified nurse, she has embraced the ethos of Day Surgery Nursing, bringing frontline insight into how nursing innovation is transforming women’s health and driving NHS Renewal.