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QNI pays tribute to Professor Dame Elizabeth Fradd
The Council, Staff and Fellows of the Queen’s Nursing Institute have shared their sadness following the recent death of Dame Elizabeth Fradd, who was a Fellow of the QNI among her many other affiliations and accomplishments.
Nurse recognised with long service award for services to community nursing
A senior nurse has been recognised with a special Queen’s Nursing Institute long service award.
New graduates contribute to award-winning community services
Award-winning community services in South Lanarkshire have been bolstered by the latest intake of qualified District Nurses.
Professor Jane Ball to lead new RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence
Jane Ball FRCN has been recruited to the role of Director of the Royal College of Nursing Institute of Nursing Excellence.
RCN announces influential speakers for Congress 2024
Royal College of Nursing members will hear from RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Pat Cullen in her annual keynote speech at this year’s RCN Congress.
NMC welcomes two new Council members
The Nursing & Midwifery Council has welcomed Deborah Harris-Ugbomah FCA and Rhiannon Beaumont-Wood as new members of its Council - the governing body that sets its strategic direction.
Construction begins on new Yeovil Diagnostic Centre
Work has begun on the construction of a brand new diagnostic centre at Yeovil District Hospital.
Florence Nightingale Foundation appoints new Director of Academy
A UK-based charity which supports nurses and midwives has announced a new key appointment.
NMC releases new plan to improve people’s experience of its work
The Nursing & Midwifery Council has set out its five reprioritised areas of work for the next two years, focusing on the most significant risks to its work.
RCN hosts online community nursing consultation session
The Royal College of Nursing wants nurses to tell it about how their experience of community nursing is changing.
William Rathbone X Annual Award and lecture
The Queen’s Nursing Institute will hold the second William Rathbone X Annual Lecture and Award Presentation at the London South Bank University next month.
NMC publishes new holistic care resources
The NMC’s latest campaign, ‘Seeing the whole person supports better care’, supports nursing professionals to continue to think holistically when providing care; to see the whole person and reflect on how the standards can support this in everyday practice.
Community teams should encourage older people with diabetes to use CGM technology, expert claims
A consultant is calling for community diabetes teams to support older people living with the condition by showing them the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring.
Education grants now open
The RCN Foundation has opened its Spring education grants for nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers.
The Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service
The 59th Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service will take place next month in London.
QNI rebrands leadership programme
The Queen’s Nursing Institute is rebranding its leadership programme for experienced nurses working in the community, primary care and social care.
Hospital reaches milestone in plans for Community Diagnostic Centre
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has reached a significant milestone in submitting the planning application for the Community Diagnostic Centre at St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping.
New gardens and health projects launched
Five new gardens and health projects led by community nurses have started their year-long innovation programme with the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI).
Integrated Heart Failure Service launches in East and North Hertfordshire
A new service to help patients living with heart failure in East and North Hertfordshire has been launched, starting in Lower Lea Valley.
New role will help support staff and boost workforce
Swansea Bay University Health Board has appointed its first Professional Nurse Advocate to support district nurses and wound care nurses.