The award is made by the Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing, and is given for a commitment to high standards of patient care, learning and leadership. Nurses who hold the title benefit from developmental workshops, bursaries, networking opportunities, and a shared professional identity.
Chris Norton, Deputy Director of Governance and Nursing, said: “I’m really proud and humbled to receive the title because it’s one of those things that you never think will happen to you. It doesn’t just reflect my work at Care Group but my professional journey in helping to deliver safe and professional care. I hope it will help the Care Group play an even more active and engaged role within the community nursing network in London.”
Steph Lawrence MBE, Chief Executive of the QICN, said: “On behalf of the QICN I would like to congratulate Chris and welcome him as a Queen’s Nurse. Queen’s Nurses serve as leaders and role models in community nursing, delivering high-quality health care across the country. The application and assessment process to become a Queen’s Nurse is rigorous and requires clear commitment to improving care for patients, their families and carers. We look forward to working with Chris and all other new Queen’s Nurses who have received the title this year.”
The title of Queen’s Nurse is open to registered nurses with more than five years’ experience working in the community. Managers and patients provide feedback about applicants, which is assessed along with their application. More information about how to apply is available at:
https://qicn.org.uk/nursing-in-the-community/queens-nurses/
Photo credit: QICN. Chris is with Karen Bonner, Regional Chief Nurse for London.
