QNIS is encouraging all community nurses and midwives in Scotland to get involved with a new listening project that has been set up to listen to, and engage with, the profession. The project has been set up by the Scottish Government’s Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce, giving you the opportunity to shape its work. The…
Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland elects new Chair of Council
Mrs Erica Reid has been elected Chair of Council of the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland. Over the course of her career, Erica has worked for both the NHS and Scottish Government. She has led, influenced, and supported the development of national policy and remains the only nurse in Scotland to be awarded the opportunity of…
Positive In-Person Team Day at Starbank Park
QNIS staff came together last week for an in-person team day at the scenic Starbank Park in Edinburgh. This hidden gem boasts magnificent views over the Firth of Forth to the north making it an ideal green and blue space to gather, even on a rainy day like last Wednesday! The purpose of the gathering…
Miss Anne Jarvie CBE, Chair of QNIS Council 2010-2014
QNIS is saddened to hear of the passing of Miss Anne Jarvie CBE. We were privileged to have her serve as Chair of our Council from 2010-2014. QNIS greatly benefitted from her wisdom, integrity, and expert guidance during this time. Miss Jarvie had an illustrious career as a nurse leader, making a huge difference to…
Introducing the QNIS Podcast
QNIS is excited to bring to you a series of podcasts focusing on self-care. This latest wellbeing offering is part of a suite of resources crafted and brought together to support community nurses, midwives and health and social care staff across Scotland and the UK. Every day, community nurses and midwives go above and beyond…
Retired Queen’s Nurses tell their stories on BBC Radio Scotland
We were delighted to welcome a team from BBC Radio Scotland during our annual gathering at the Crieff Hydro Hotel back in June. Radio Presenter Mark Stephen sat down with several of the retired Queen’s Nurses in attendance, capturing their stories of nursing life in some of the most remote communities in Scotland. These captivating…
Retired Queen’s Nurses Gather Together in Crieff
This Monday (12th of June 2023), retired Queen’s Nurses from around the country travelled to Crieff Hydro Hotel for their Annual Gathering. Buses from Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow and Edinburgh arrived in the late morning with the sun shining high above the picturesque grounds of the Perthshire estate. Greeted with a warm welcome from the familiar…
Gardens now open for Summer
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme gardens are now open for SummerDiscover open gardens across Scotland and contribute to a worthy cause. Through the generous contributions of garden owners and visitors, Scotland’s Gardens Scheme continues to benefit charities and communities throughout Scotland. As one of the four beneficiaries of the scheme, QNIS receives a portion of the funds raised each…
New animation ‘Think COULD’ supports individuals with learning disabilities in the justice system
A group of eight Learning Disability Nurses, with the generous support of The Burdett Trust for Nursing, have launched ‘Think COULD,’ an original animated feature aimed at raising awareness of the need for improved support for individuals with learning disabilities within the justice system. The animation, which was first screened on 18th May during a…
