The Queen's Nursing Institute

The Queen's Nursing Institute works with the public, nurses and decision-makers to make sure that good quality nursing is available at home for everyone when they need it.

 
 
 

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This year, why not enjoy a day out at a National Gardens Scheme garden - you'll be helping fund the QNI too! 

Visit the Burdett Trust website

Providing vital funding for projects that help improve patient care.

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Visit our nursing heritage website, a celebration of District Nursing around the world since 1859.

Awards

The Institute currently offers two Awards.

  1. The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Award for Outstanding Service
    Founded in 1994, this award is presented to nurses who have given exceptional service to patients through nursing practice in any aspect of primary health care.
  2. The QNI Long Service Award
    This award is given to district nurses who have worked for 21 years or more in the community.

The Professor Kieran Sweeney Award, for a nursing team who wish to improve care for patients in the final stages of life, was made in May 2011.

Please click on the links in the left hand menu bar to find out more.

 

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