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Trust Nurse awarded 'Queen's Nurse' title

Sue Lewis Queen's Nurse

Sue Lewis, one of the Trust's Paediatric epilepsy nurse specialists has been given the prestigious title of Queen's Nurse (QN) by community nursing charity The Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI).

The title is not an award for past service, but indicates 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.

 Crystal Oldman, Chief Executive of the QNI said, 'Congratulations are due to Sue Lewis for her success. Community nurses operate in an ever more challenging world and our role is to support them as effectively as we can. The QN title is a key part of this and we would encourage other community nurses to apply.'

 

'In recent times, I have utilised admissions to Richardson for respite direct from my fracture clinic, even at weekends. I have never worked anywhere with this efficiency before - it is reassuring and invaluable for the patient.'

Patient, Lowson / Starling Wards, Richardson Hospital