Welcome to our blogs page where we share stories relating to health inequalities, community projects, sustainability, leadership and community nursing.
Avoiding burnout
Hilda Campbell, QNIS Fellow and Chief Executive of COPE Scotland, writes about a recent workshop examining the conditions that provide…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
