Practice Nurses celebrate long service to community nursing

A group of practice nurses with more than 120 years of service working in the community have been recognised for their dedication.

The five nurses were presented with their QNIS long service award during the Scottish Practice Nurses Association (SPNA) annual conference in Dunblane.

The Institute gives awards to those who have served 21 years working in any nursing role in the community including, but not limited, to care home and community hospital nursing, community mental health nursing, midwifery, health visiting, school nursing, practice nursing, criminal justice nursing, occupational health nursing, district nursing, community children’s nursing and learning disabilities.

Between them, Helen Dickson, Marie Duffy, Heather Jane Muirhead, Jane Schmidt and Suzanne Spalding, have 122 years of service.

Clare Cable, Chief Executive and Nurse Director of QNIS, presented the award which includes a badge and certificate, to the five nurses (pictured).

If you or someone you know would like to apply they must be NMC registered, currently working (or retired for no longer than 5 years).

Why not take the opportunity to organise an event within your area to celebrate good practice and the contribution your nurses make to the communities across Scotland.  Speak to us about how we might support your event.

Please complete and submit the forms on the QNIS website, www.qnis.org.uk/awards/community-nurse-award-for-long-service or contact our office on 0131 229 2333 for more information.