Hilda Campbell, QNIS Fellow and Chief Executive of COPE Scotland, writes about a recent workshop examining the conditions that provide the ability to deliver compassionate care. Compassion for self and others ’Health care is inherently compassionate, and yet the very sense of connection with patients that can make us effective caregivers can lead to feelings…
The enduring influence of the Queen’s Nurse Development Programme
Professional Nurse Lead, Emma Legge recently caught up with Queen’s Nurses’ Jamie McNab and Laura Rothney. Both Jamie and Laura completed the Queen’s Nurse Development Programme in 2022. Now, over a year since they received the title of Queen’s Nurse, Jamie and Laura share how the QNDP has impacted them, their work and in turn, the…
Dementia Family Caring: Developing personalised strategies to support mental health and well-being
This blog was written by Susan Holland. Susan is an Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Nurse Consultant with NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Earlier this year she completed a 12 month programme which aimed to support family carers mental health and wellbeing. Family and informal carers have long made a significant contribution to the care of people living…
Take care of you during Self Care Week and Always
Helen Donovan, Chair, Self Care Forum, Queen’s Nurse and Independent nurse consultant and immunisation specialist nurse. During Self Care Week (13 – 19 November), which is the national awareness week to promote the benefits of self-care, I am inviting colleagues in the nursing profession to “self-care for life”. National Self Care Week, which is organised…
Near Me – Making us better guests in the lives of children and families
The Near Me project initially aimed to connect nursing students in the remote Formartine area, providing a solution to rural transportation challenges. However, the pandemic prompted an unexpected shift, with the team becoming pioneers in using Near Me for virtual family visits. While challenges arose, the project persevered and Near Me now serves all of…
Civility Saves Lives – Why how we treat each other really matters!
This blog was written by Queen’s Nurse Suzanne Turner. She is a Civilian Nurse for the MOD. Suzanne recently gave a presentation to the Q Community on the importance of civility in health and social care. Have you worked in an organisation or team where people’s behaviour goes unchecked. You may have been made to feel belittled, experienced…
Finding the pieces which support your wellbeing
We are all different and what works for one, may not appeal to another. If we are to make self-care a routine, then we need to include activities and behaviours which we want to adopt, which we can build into a hectic schedule, and which fits into our budget and resources. The exercise in…
Becoming a Queen’s Nurse, a Social Care Nurse’s perspective
Jane Douglas, is Independent Nurse Advisor for Health & Social Care and a Visiting Lecturer at Queen Margaret University. I could not believe how lucky I was when I gained a place on the Queen’s Nurse programme in 2018. I am a Social Care Nurse; I have been a Social Care Nurse since 1995 but at that…
From Croft to Council: A Community Nursing Journey
In her capacity as the newly appointed Chair of QNIS Council, Erica Reid offers an insight into her personal community nursing journey. Discussing her navigation of a shifting healthcare landscape, Erica highlights the enduring significance of community nurses and the lasting impact of inspirational role models. It was Cathy Anne, the District Nurse, who came…
Rethinking Safety in Healthcare
Emma Legge, Head of Leadership Programmes at The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland and a former community nurse, brings a unique perspective as she reflects on an insightful lecture and awards ceremony she attended. In this blog, Emma encapsulates the essence of Professor Alison Leary MBE’s presentation discussing the concealed intricacies of the nursing profession and…
