The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse to five of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s skilled and dedicated community nurses.
The title is given to those who demonstrate 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.
Juliet McCormack, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care, and one of the recipients, said: “I feel very proud to have been awarded the Queen’s Nurse title in recognition of my nursing, leadership and education working within palliative and end of life care over the past 30 years. My values align to the Queen’s Nursing Institute values of delivering excellence in patient care and embrace my continued commitment to secure Trust investment for our specialist palliative care service education programme.
“I plan to use my title to further influence and lead the nurturing, development, and future proofing of our workforce with the required compassion, skill, and resilience to deliver care for the 5,000+ palliative patients we care for each year.”
The five Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare nurses were part of the 587 nurses working in community specialisms who received the title of Queen’s Nurse this year.
Stephanie New, Lead for Clinical Training and Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression, has also been awarded the Queen’s Nurse title.
She admitted: "I am incredibly proud to have received my Queen's Nurse Award. It reflects my dedication and passion for my patients, my career, and the lifelong learning that drives me to make a meaningful difference every day."
Stephanie Bridger, Chief of Nursing and Director of Allied Health Professionals at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, added: “Receiving the Queen’s Nurse title is an incredible honour, and we are extremely proud of our colleagues who have been recognised for the exceptional care they give to their patients, and their continuing passion and enthusiasm for nursing in the community. Congratulations to you all.”
The honoured included:
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Jo Gambrill
- Juliet McCormack
- Stephanie New
- Debbie Lewin
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Roz Lankford
Each of the recipients were invited to a ceremony in London where they received a certificate and badge to wear with pride.
