Posted on: 29 November 2022
Seven nurses working across CNWL have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse.
All have all been given the title by community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI), at an awards ceremony last night.
We are very proud of:
- Kristina Thomson (Community Nursing Service Manager)
- William Sakala (Director of Nursing, Goodall Division)
- Kaye Joslin (Clinical Service Manager and Special Projects for Adult Nursing Services, Hillingdon)
- Kim Rice (Professional Lead Nurse and Adult Clinical Services Manager, Hillingdon)
- Zoe Sargent (Associate Director of Community Services, Children’s Strategic Director)
- Yvonne Nolan (Lead Supervisor, Maternal and Early Childhood Sustained Home Visiting)
- Davina Culley (Assistant Director of Nursing, Diggory Division)
The title is not an award for past service but indicates a commitment to high standards of patient care, learning and leadership. Nurses who hold the title benefit from developmental workshops, bursaries, networking opportunities, and a shared professional identity.
Kristina, William, Kaye, Kim, Zoe, Yvonne and Davina join a number of Queen’s nurses working across our services.
Yvonne, who is also currently completing the Professional Nurse Advocate course, said:
“I have a genuine interest in staff wellbeing and how a supportive environment with opportunities can positively impact productivity. I would like to encourage others to consider applying to become a Queen’s Nurse. I know on a personal level it made me feel valued, proud and somewhat ‘restored’ during a challenging time.”
Speaking after the ceremony, Davina said:
“So proud to have received my award tonight in the company of those amazing nurses who were here and those of us unable to make it.”
Picture shows: Kim Rice receiving her award at the QNI award ceremony.
Dr Crystal Oldman CBE, Chief Executive of the QNI said:
‘Queen’s Nurses serve as leaders and role models in community nursing, delivering high quality health care across the country. The application and assessment process to become a Queen’s Nurse is rigorous and requires clear commitment to improving care for patients, their families and carers. We look forward to working with our new Queen’s Nurses who have received the title this year.’
The title of Queen’s Nurse is open to registered nurses with more than five years’ experience working in the community. Managers and patients provide feedback about applicants, which is assessed along with their application.
More information about how to apply is available at http://www.qni.org.uk
The Institute can offer financial assistance to registered nurses that have worked in the community for at least three years, including single grants of up to £1000. More information here.
Picture above shows: Kaye Joslin, William Sakala and Kim Rice (left to right)