Two FNHC staff achieve the title of Queen’s Nurse

Family Nursing & Home Care are delighted to announce that a further two staff have recently been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse, meaning that the charity now has five nurses with this accolade.

The title of Queen’s Nurse (QN) is awarded by the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) and is available to registered nurses with at least five years’ experience working in a community, primary care or social care setting. It is a formal recognition that title holders are part of a professional network of nurses committed to delivering and leading outstanding care in the community.

In order to gain the qualification, Ann Morgan, Practice Development Clinical Nurse Specialist and Justine Le Bon Bell, Head of Education and Development were required to provide evidence of their experience and skills, supported by patient and colleague references.

Ann and Justine are both delighted and proud to have been successful in their applications and explained what having this title means to them. Ann said ”It is a great honour to receive the Queen’s Nurse title and I am both delighted and excited. This isn’t just recognition of the standard and impact of my practice but about playing an important part in the future of community nursing. FNHC certainly support me to achieve these aims with their commitment to excellence in care”.

Justine added ”I am proud to have been recognised in this way. The title of Queen’s Nurse is available to individual nurses who have demonstrated a high level of commitment to patient care and nursing practice, recognising an individual’s commitment to improving standards of care, and to learning and leadership”.

Both Ann and Justine will have the opportunity to attend the Queen’s Nursing Institute Annual Awards Ceremony in London later this year, to be presented with their Queen’s Nurse badge and certificate.