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Ally Lister is a Queen’s Nurse and District Nurse working in Keith and Fochabers. She shares her story of reuniting her 2017 cohort online to create ‘Lean on Me’, a charity cover song to raise funds for QNIS.  Everyone has a voice – this statement comes from the heart of someone blessed by having music and singing in her…

Jennifer Grant is a School Nurse working with NHS Fife, she shares her reflections on COVID-19, perhaps the most unexpected being a new found admiration for her dining table! When reflecting about COVID-19 the most significant element has been the importance of being able to connect with others. As someone who grew up in an…

Mary Kinninmonth is a District Nurse Team Leader with NHS Fife. Her blog shows the positive impact of a supportive, integrated workforce when faced with the unexpected challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no question that COVID-19 has had a huge impact on everyone’s lives and all within a relatively short space of time. The District…

Gary Docherty is a Consultant Learning Disability Nurse working across Scotland. In his blog Gary discusses the necessity of adaptability within Learning Disability Nursing, especially during COVID-19, to ensure that staff are able to maintain a person-centred approach when delivering care. I am a Consultant Learning Disability Nurse working for an independent sector healthcare provider.…

Clare Cable discusses resilience, waning energy levels and the importance of taking time to reconnect with yourself by introducing the Capacitar Leadership Dance which is demonstrated by Scotland’s Queen’s Nurses in our latest YouTube video. Since the beginning of the year, we have been leading through uncertainty and many of us are exhausted. We have perhaps…

Julie Fitzpatrick is a Professional Nurse Advisor in Learning Disability Services with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, in her blog she reflects on the weight of her role as a nurse leader. During the pandemic, the pressure to make the right choices could easily have been overwhelming but Julie describes how important it was to…

Dr Elaine Allan, Lead School Nurse and Robert Gordon University Lecturer shares her blog encouraging the adoption of a rights-based approach in children’s services. Her blog references the Imagineers Project developed in Aberdeen which highlights the benefits of listening to children and young people. Dr Allan notes the special relevance of this approach during COVID-19…

Dr Helga Rhein (GP) discusses the health benefits of sufficient vitamin D levels in the blood, including the possibility of lowering the impact of COVID-19.  Data from recent studies and patient responses are offered here to spark discussion on the wider use of higher levels of vitamin D. Before retiring, Helga worked closely with community nurse,…

Kirsten Kernaghan is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner based at NHS Lothian’s Chalmers Sexual Health Service. In her blog, Kirsten explores the feelings of confusion, frustration and even envy brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. With support from her QN coach learn how Kirsten made sense of her importance as a nurse working on the Non-Frontline.…

Isla McGlade, Chief Nurse MHLD Services NHS Grampian, shares her passion for her career and celebrates the achievements in Learning Disability Nursing following the 2019 centenary.   What a commitment! As Learning Disability Nursing reaches its centenary, our reach and influence continue to grow. We are integrated into the fabric of health and social care…