Whilst small in number, there was no doubt that the retired Queen’s Nurses (rQNs) who gathered last week (Tuesday 8 October) in Inverurie had a wonderful few hours catching up and sharing stories of their careers nursing in the community. The group enjoyed bowls of soup to warm up, while reminiscing; sharing stories and laughter.…
Award for Greenock nurses with more than a century of service
Four nurses, who combined have given more than a century of service to a Greenock care firm, have been recognised for their dedication with QNIS long service awards. Tracey McKechnie, Michael Baldi, Susan Patton and Caroline McFie received the prestigious award to commemorate their many years of work with Greenock Medical Aid Society (GMAS). The…
Holyrood event celebrates the vital role of community nurses and midwives in Scotland
There was a celebratory atmosphere at the Scottish Parliament last night (10 September), as MSPs, health professionals, policymakers, nurses and midwives from across the country gathered to mark 135 years of the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland, and the awarding of the Queen’s Nurse title to over 170 contemporary Queen’s Nurses. Founded by Royal Charter in…
