A Community Nursing Matron has received a top honour in recognition of her commitment to our patients.
Laura Inglis has been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse. This is a formal recognition by the Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) that she’s part of a professional network of nurses committed to delivering and leading outstanding care in the community.
Applicants face a rigorous application and assessment process where they must demonstrate their knowledge and expertise.
Laura said: “I felt incredibly proud and humbled to receive the Queen’s Nurse title. It’s an honour that acknowledges my 23 years of commitment to community nursing.
“This recognition has inspired me to keep raising standards, shaping services we can all be proud of, and ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our community.
“I’m proud to fly the flag for community nursing in northern Lincolnshire and to contribute to a service that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.”
The title of Queen’s Nurse is available to individual nurses who have demonstrated a high level of commitment to patient care and nursing practice. Nurses, health visitors and midwives with five years’ experience working in the community/primary care/social care are eligible to apply.
Rachel Greenbeck, Care Group Deputy Nurse Director, said: “It’s an amazing achievement and I’m immensely proud Laura has achieved this recognition. She thoroughly deserves it.”
The QICN is the oldest professional nursing organisation in the UK. It was originally founded to organise the training of district nurses.
Laura, who’s based at Global House in Scunthorpe, will receive her certificate and badge at a ceremony in London in November.