QNIS shines spotlight on community nurses and midwives working to prevent NCDs
QNIS attended NCD Alliance Scotland’s first ever Parliamentary reception on Tuesday 31 October. It was an excellent opportunity to raise…
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…
QNIS Learning Disability Cohort wins Nursing Times Award
A group of eight Learning Disability Nurses, who completed the Queen’s Nurse Development Programme (QNDP) in 2021, were awarded the…
Local gatherings bring retired Queen’s Nurses together
We are delighted to hear that three local gatherings of retired Queen’s Nurses have recently taken place. Twenty-seven nurses gathered…
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…
Health inequalities on display
Earlier this year, QNIS commissioned Chance2Change, a community peer support group in Drumchapel, to undertake photojournalism work exploring health inequalities…
Certificate in the Management of Problem Drug Use
QNIS is encouraging those working in primary and community care to consider registering for a certificate in the management of…
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…
Celebrating Decades of Dedication: The NHS Dumfries and Galloway Awards Event for Long Service
The 2023 Awards Event for Long Service was an unforgettable evening, the inspiring celebration hosted by NHS Dumfries and Galloway…