Airedale community nurse awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse
A Community Specialist Nurse from Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse, in recognition of her commitment to excellence in delivering patient care and community nursing practice.
Colette Scully has been awarded the honour following a rigorous application process by the Queens’ Nursing Institute, the UK’s oldest professional nursing organisation and one of the oldest nursing charities in the world.
Colette says of her achievement: “It is both an honour and a privilege to become part of the Queen’s Nurse Institute.
“To be recognised for my commitment to community nursing – and for being part of developing new pathways and innovations so that care can be provided to patients in their own homes.
“Being a Queen’s Nurse will empower me to continue to strive for high standards of care, and to continue to encourage new ways of working to provide the best care we can for patients.”
Liz Thwaite, Clinical Lead for Community Nursing at Airedale comments: “I am delighted Colette has been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse in recognition of the high-quality personalised care she delivers to people predominantly in their own homes.
“Her approach to the care she gives as a specialist respiratory nurse is not solely related to treating respiratory disease.
“She cares for the whole person and their family and is mindful of the impact treatment plans have on their relationships and employment.
“Colette provides personalised care focusing on the patient’s priorities and her adaptability and resilience in challenging situations demonstrates her commitment to delivering care to people to address inequalities in healthcare provision.”
Foluke Ajayi, the CEO of Airedale, adds: “This is a real honour, and recognises Colette’s commitment to excellence in delivering patient care and community nursing practice.
“Congratulations, Colette – you are joining the exclusive club of Queen’s Nurses at Airedale and this is a well-deserved honour.”
The prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse was reintroduced in 2007 after a gap of almost 40 years.
The title is a recognition of a nurse’s commitment to ongoing learning, leadership and excellence in healthcare.
Colette received her badge and certificate at the QNI’s Awards Ceremony on the 29 November in London.