18 years ago I received my University Nursing badge and still wear it with pride
26.09.2025 06:18 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0@tacp-char.bsky.social
Trainee ACP in Frailty Queen’s Nurse
18 years ago I received my University Nursing badge and still wear it with pride
26.09.2025 06:18 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0“I wouldn't trade community nursing for any other type of nursing” 💬
Ola shares what being a community nurse means to her.
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We are delighted to announce that following our 2025 application process, today we welcome 510 new Queen's Nurses! 😀
We now have over 3,300 Queen’s Nurses across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man committed to the highest standard of patient care.
📖 The July issue of the British Journal of Community Nursing features diverse collection of research, case studies, and core areas of community and district nursing practice.
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🧪 A case study detailing the use of the CURB-65 decision support tool in the community, with insights into practical implementation.
16.07.2025 14:20 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0The NHS 10 Year Health Plan will ensure more care will be available on your doorstep and from the comfort of your own home. Read more about the shift from hospital to community. www.gov.uk/government/p... 10year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-future @nhsconfed.org @nhsengland.bsky.social
03.07.2025 13:23 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0From an essay towards my MSc and now a published case study. I never dreamed of achieving this, thank you @theqicn.bsky.social for pairing me with Helen who supported, co-wrote and enabled this to happen.
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What a wonderful day shadowing the post take and SDEC team. Bumping into previous colleagues and building new networks, whilst also reminiscing about my time when I worked in the department 13 years ago
25.06.2025 18:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0📅 Join our next online Research Advice Drop-in Session this Friday 20th June, 1.10-1.50pm.
Donna Clements will be ready to answer your questions in a supportive place and for advice and guidance. Please come along for a chat!
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What can be done differently to make the shift towards primary and community care a reality?
Our call to action is:
1️⃣ Prioritise, be consistent & clear.
2️⃣ Enable & support local innovation.
3️⃣ Focus on changing national financing, rules & culture.
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⏰ Applications for our Ambition to Lead leadership programme are open until Monday 7th April!
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Are you looking for funding to support your career and professional development? RCN Foundation education grants are now open!
Grants of up to £1,600 are available and you don’t need to be a member of the RCN to apply.
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We've launched a new handbook on the vital role of Community Nurse Consultants (#CNCs) in shaping healthcare, authored by Dr. Barbara Stilwell, QICN Fellow, with input from CNCs.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust Advancing Practice Conference today was informative and great to reflect on where my career has been and my hopes for the future
06.03.2025 17:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Huge congratulations Steph
05.03.2025 17:33 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Our #FNFAlumni Champions invite you to an event on 28 March in aid of FNF - celebrating Florence Nightingale!
~ 2-5pm
~ Embley, on to Romsey Abbey & Florence’s resting place
~ Afternoon tea + hear special guests Greta Westwood & Dame Yvonne Moores
Find out more at: https://tinyurl.com/5n7kf38t
It’s been a good week, the article I submitted has now been peer reviewed and I have some valuable feedback for minor changes.
And now I have submitted my dissertation proposal 🤞
Join our #nursing #research drop-in session Friday 28 Feb for advice with Donna Clements, Clinical Research Nurse and Senior Research Leader at @NCHCresearch - whether you're just starting or already on your research journey!
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Are you curious about #research but don't know where to start? Join us at our next free #CommunityNursing research advice drop-in session with Donna Clements, Clinical Research Nurse & Senior Research Leader, NCHC Research on Thurs 23 Jan.
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🌟 Join the Conversation: #NurseSky Chat on #PsychologicalSafety 🌟
What does it take to create a culture where everyone feels safe to speak up, take risks, and collaborate without fear?
Let’s talk about it!
🗓️ 26th Jan
⏰ 7:30PM GMT
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Hope to see you there! 🗨️
FREE EVENT - Hospital to home: can other countries show us the way? 📅
On 15th January in Westminster we'll explore lessons from around the world and what it will really take for this government to move more care into the community.
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BGS issues stark warning to the new government ahead of winter: look after yourselves my #gerisky colleagues, it's going to be a tough ride ahead. @gerisoc.bsky.social 12 suggested actions www.bgs.org.uk/12winteracti...
06.12.2024 14:54 — 👍 14 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0Calling all #NurseResearchers! We currently have 977 members of our #CommunityNursing #Research forum. Please help us reach 1000 and ensure funding for next year!
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Guideline directed medical therapy for heart failure for older people with frailty may do more harm than good, say Henry Woodford and colleagues
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A nurse sitting at a desk and typing on a keyboard. She wears a Queen's Nurse badge.
Deadline to submit abstracts for ICCHNR conference "The Race to Address Health Inequalities: Community Nursing in the Lead" fast approaching! Whether your work is big or small we want to hear from you! Find out more www.city.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
27.11.2024 09:39 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Ok #NurseSky that's me over and out for the first #SkyChat... THANK YOU for being your brilliant selves, I can't wait for the next one which looks like it'll be hosted by @curiousbecks.bsky.social on #PsychSafety or @leannehpatrick.bsky.social on #FeminismInNursing 🫶
Keep an eye on the hashtag!
Chris Whitty highlights that geriatricians can’t prevent frailty. A systematic, concerted public health and policy effort is required #bgsconf
21.11.2024 16:12 — 👍 98 🔁 30 💬 2 📌 4Hi Bluesky! 👋
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