QNIS Newsletter
Dear All
Well, that is the school holidays over and all our little ones are back at school. Hopefully we can all get back to some sort of routine! So much for a BBQ summer but hey can we expect anything less in Scotland?
We have some exciting workshops coming up so pencil the dates into your diaries, fill in the booking forms and get them back to me as soon as you can, as places are limited!
More information on QNIS Events
A New Way Forward for Community Nursing
The Scottish Government has announced that the review of Nursing in the Community will move towards a modernisation agenda.
For more details click on link below:-
http://www.qnis.org.uk/documents/Newsletter-July2009.pdf
Conference
11 March 2010 - Date for the diary!
The Usual Stuff....
Applications for the Education Grants & the Special Education Awards (Kuenssberg/Brigid Stewart) have closed for this year however please feel free to reapply at the beginning of next year. The new closing date is 30 June 2010.
Education Grants
Funding is offered for the continuing professional development of nurses working with a special community nursing qualification in Scotland. More information, including application forms, can be found at http://www.qnis.org.uk/FUNDING_education.html
Special Education Award
Kuenssberg Scholarship
This Scholarship was set up in 1999 in recognition of Dr Ekke Kuenssberg’s contribution to the QNIS as chairman of the Education Committee for 20 years. Dr Kuenssberg was one of the principal contributors to the reconstruction of general medical practise, a GP for 41 years in West Edinburgh and a practitioner who encouraged close collaboration between doctors, nurses, midwives and practice managers. He believed also in the access to education and research and was able to promote this through the QNIS. More information, including application forms, can be found at http://www.qnis.org.uk/FUNDING_kuenssberg.html
Brigid Stewart Scholarship
The Brigid Stewart Scholarship was set up in 2004 in memory of Mrs Brigid Stewart, in recognition of her contribution towards Community Nursing. Mrs Stewart as an experienced manager of health care delivery within community settings also had a passionate belief in the value of nurses in all settings and was totally committed to the development of nursing. The QNIS was looking forward to her input as Nursing Director on behalf of community nursing but sadly her life was tragically cut short by cancer from which she died in April 2003. More information, including application forms, can be found at http://www.qnis.org.uk/FUNDING_brigid.html
Fellowship by Assessment - Promoting Leadership& Excellence in Community Nursing
Piloted in 2002 with sponsorship from Wyeth, this Award offers a unique work- based programme which is accredited by Queen Margaret University and matched to the KSF. Currently, we have 20 Fellows, 15 candidates undertaking the Programme and are looking to recruit 8 nurses to start after the summer.
The benefits
- The FBA programme offers an opportunity for experienced nurses working in the community to:
- Develop their leadership skills
- Demonstrate excellence in primary health care
- Gain a degree level qualification whilst still in practice
- Link with experienced Community Nurses throughout Scotland
Testimonials
In conclusion I feel that I have benefited personally by completing my Portfolio for the FBA as it has given me a sense of personal satisfaction and achievement. As I have worked through the different sections it made me examine my own practice making me aware of my contribution to the practice in terms of leadership and teamwork.
Cheryl Adair. Practice Nurse Bridgeton Health Centre
Since completing the portfolio for Fellowship By Award through the Queen’s Nursing Institute, Scotland, I have gained the confidence to apply for promotion. The act of writing this portfolio has forced me to recognise the areas in which I am practising at a high level. I had previously been unable to identify this, and had regarded it as simply carrying out the work I was employed to do. This modesty had been detrimental to my career as I was unable to inform senior staff of my qualities until I had identified them myself. I feel that I have grown both personally and professionally during this process
Clare Stiles. Clinical Team Leader (North) NHS Shetland
More information, including application forms, can be found at http://www.qnis.org.uk/FUNDING_fellowship.html
Partnership in Practice Scotland (PiPS) Award
The Partnership in Practice Awards Scotland (PiPS) is designed to acknowledge nurses involved in innovative partnership working with other disciplines, voluntary sector, social services, patient groups or the community. Awards of £2000 each are given to enable nurses to develop new services for patients. Applications for Travel Fellowships are also welcomed, to enable nurses to visit different areas or countries to share good practice.
An application form can be accessed at our website:
http://www.qnis.org.uk/FUNDING_pips.html
If you have any queries with regards to any of the above please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind Regards
Lee-Anne Mitchell
Executive Secretary to Nurse Director
QNIS
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