The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has today launched a new ‘Faculty of General Practice Nursing’ – described as a ‘professional home’ for nurses in general practice.

(1/2) Catherine Best QN has written two blogs for #InternationalNursesDay 🙌 The first emphasises the importance of nurses celebrating International Nurses Day and recognising the unique contribution they make to improving national, international and global economies.👉 qicn.org.uk/internationa...

(2/2) One of the themes of #InternationalNursesDay is Nurses' Health and Wellbeing. In Catherine Best’s second blog, she emphasises the importance of nurses making self-care a priority and offers some tips to nurses, managers and leaders. 👉 qicn.org.uk/taking-real-... #NursesHealthandWellbeing

Fabulous weekend park walk with Millie for international nurses day with an open water swim to start training for the serpentine swim followed by a visit to Bassetts open garden in Essex #NGS #QICN #firogers #becksdaniels

Wonderful few days delivering @theqicn.bsky.social workshops with @dramandayoung.bsky.social Community Nurse Innovation Projects. Inspiring #communitynurses leading #innovation and making a difference in the community.

Lovely visit to Kirtling Tower @ngsopengardens.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @firogers3.bsky.social

Brilliant working with expert Project lead Kirit Sehmbi to raise awareness #YoungCarers in communities where #Communitynurses are often only professional involved & ideally placed to identify & support #YoungCarersActionDay @dramandayoung.bsky.social @shutcake.bsky.social @andymcgowan.bsky.social

We are delighted to reveal our exciting news: we have changed our name and are now known officially as The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing! Find out more here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Brilliant first two days with @dramandayoung.bsky.social inspirational community nurses & co- leads. Projects that will make a difference to the communities they serve. Look forward to the year ahead! Committed, motivated, enthusiastic…. @burdetttrust.bsky.social @ngsopengardens.bsky.social

oooo can’t wait 🤔!

Exciting new Leadership Programme opportunity for experienced nurses and AHP’s ⬇️

Thank you for all of your campaigning on this issue. I am hopeful that we will finally make progress now we have a Labour Government 🙏🏾

First NGS visit this year to Horkesley Hall Essex fabulous snowdrops @ngsopengardens.bsky.social @theqni.bsky.social @horkesleyhall

A pioneering educational initiative for #GeneralPracticeNurses has received strong endorsement following an independent evaluation. Read it here👉: qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...

In light of Meta moving away from fact-checking, we want to highlight the @pifonline.bsky.social's PIF Tick which sets robust health info standards. We're proud to be part of the PIF Tick family, producing trusted health info for everyone. #HealthInformation #TrustworthySources

If you are a healthcare worker who is struggling with work or life pressures, we have a host of support links listed on our website www.nursesuicidestudy.com/support

Great opportunity to start the new year with an exciting new role - come & join our fabulous team @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social as our new Director of Programmes (Learning & Development) & make a significant impact on the HV profession & outcomes for 👶🏿👶🏼👶🏾, families & communities we serve 👇

Notable difference from moving from a NHS ambulance service (struggles to retain experience) to New Zealand (keeps very experienced staff) in terms of productivity, decision making and overall patient care!

The government will only achieve a successful digital NHS with the support of patients and the public. Our latest polling shows the need to engage with people across all social groups to ensure that health care technologies work for everyone ⬇️ https://buff.ly/49H4cgq

I do love a game of Jenga. But not when community healthcare is the tower that’s collapsing!

Growing Hope have released new dates for free Zoom training (from their therapists) for parents/carers of children with additional needs⁠.⁠ 📣⁠ They are also looking to expand their free therapy and parent/sibling support provision across the UK in 2025! ⁠Sign up at growinghope.org.uk/parenttraining

‘A call for nursing voices in shaping the 10-year plan’ Lucy Gillespie, from Skills for Care, encourages nursing colleagues to get their voice heard and take part in a major consultation on government health and social care policy. #nurse #socialcare #workforce www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...

🎄 The QNI has launched its Christmas Giving campaign to raise funds for its Support for Nurses programme which provides vital assistance to community nurses. Find out more about the QNI's Christmas Giving Campaign and how you can support us here 👉 qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Join us this Thursday for our next #CareHomeNurses Network meeting, the theme is 'Best Practice in #CatheterCare' and will feature Caroline Crump, Clinical Nurse Specialist Continence Urology and Colorectal Service (CUCS). Book your free place here: qni.org.uk/news-and-eve... #AdultSocialCare

Had a conversation today about the difference between "kindness" & "niceness" in leadership so decided to post about it. The article & graphic explain why, as leaders, we should choose kindness over niceness: lnkd.in/e6FfD8eQ. By Emmanuel Barrera. Graphic: @justin-mecham.bsky.social via Dan Grimes

Truly honoured and delighted to be awarded a QNI #Fellowship. Thank you to all the amazing community nurses who work tirelessly to provide high-quality end-of-life care @theqni.bsky.social @crystaloldman.bsky.social

This week the QNI submitted its organisational response to the Change NHS Consultation. You can find out more and read the full submission here 👉 qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Fantastic day with Internationally Educated Nurses in Leeds delivering bespoke @theqni.bsky.social programme with @dramandayoung.bsky.social - a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience in the room and appetite for personal and professional development #communitynursing

New open access article, authors including QNI staff member Dr Cate Wood, and QNI fellows Prof Anne-Marie Rafferty and Prof Laura Serrant. The study explored the preparedness of nursing students undertaking clinical placements in the UK around COVID-19. doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...