A selection of Northern Care Alliance’s community nurses have formally received the title of Queen’s Nurse (QN) by the Queen’s Nursing Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) during a special ceremony held in London.
The award was presented by Michelle Bateman, deputy chief nursing officer for England and is given to registered nurses, health visitors and midwives with at least five consecutive years’ experience working in the community, primary care or social care setting who have demonstrated a high-level commitment to improving patient care and nursing practice through clinical practice and delivering learning and leadership.
The full list of Queen’s Nurses includes:
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Celine Haviland |
Louise Stott |
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Helen Janjua |
Sonia Keane |
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Natalie Cohen |
Rachel Hill |
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Nicola Matthew |
Natalie Griffin |
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Helen Campbell |
Tracey Ogden |
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Jacqueline Eyers |
Melissa Collinge |
Helen Campbell
Helen has been nursing for 29 years this year, initially spending 15 years in the acute setting (A&E) before transitioning to the community for the last 14 years. Helen currently works as a team lead health visitor and independent nurse prescriber within Rochdale.
Helen said: “A key aspect of my role involves supporting families with infant feeding issues, such as reflux or cow’s milk allergies. I was involved in establishing dedicated health visiting feeding clinics for this purpose in 2018.
“Our objective is to ensure families receive timely support and the most effective treatment, at the point of contact, thereby preventing unnecessary attendances at A&E or GP surgeries.
“I am delighted to have been awarded this title, as it recognises my steadfast commitment to my role and to the patients we support. The award also facilitates networking and shared learning opportunities with other professionals, which will allow me to continually enhance my practice.”
Rachel Hill
Rachel is a community specialist practitioner district nurse and team lead for the Rochdale South Integrated Neighbourhood Team.
Rachel said: “Since joining community and learning about the work of the QICN becoming a Queen's Nurse was something I aspired to and I was beyond proud to be awarded the title.
“The work of the QICN is pivotal in shaping the future of community nursing and this award allows me to work with likeminded colleagues who wish to positively impact patient care and outcomes in their homes and clinics.
“Attending the awards ceremony in London was a wonderful experience I was able to share this with my family and I was so proud to receive my badge and certificate, which was signed personally by Queen Camilla.”
Nicola Matthews
Nicola works as a clinical neighbourhood lead for Rochdale South Integrated Neighbourhood Team.
Nicola said: “I would like to say that it is an honour to be awarded the Queen’s Nurse award.
“Working in the community it is a privilege to look after patients in their own homes whether it is for simple wound care or palliative end of life care for patients.
“I am really proud of my career within community nursing and I couldn't imagine working anywhere else."