General practice nurses: essential to community care, but why do they feel undervalued?
QNI chief Crystal Oldman is keen to ensure more equitable treatment and recognition
22 Jan 2021
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Free school meals: nurses cannot remain silent on child food poverty
We see the impact a lack of food has on the poorest families
29 Oct 2020
Flu jabs are all in a day’s work for nurses – and Matt Hancock should know this
Shadowing a nurse would help senior health officials gain some understanding of the role
10 Sep 2020
UK district nursing survey aims to provide true picture of the service
District nursing team leaders encouraged to complete the survey
09 Jul 2019
It’s just not true that your first job must be in an acute hospital – and here’s why
QNI's Crystal Oldman on why the community is the perfect place to start your nursing career
05 Jan 2019
Buckingham Palace reception a fitting celebration of nursing
Nurses discussed profession’s diverse roles with Prince Charles
27 Mar 2018
Does district nurse training have a future?
Clarity on the long term funding plans for district nurse training programmes is a matter of urgency to ensure a creditable workforce plan, writes Crystal Oldman.
05 Mar 2018
Presenting yourself as ‘just a nurse’ gives the wrong message
Nurses need to better convey the critical nature of the profession and its impact, and can make a start by adding RN after their name
01 Mar 2018
Crystal Oldman: Pride in NHS, but UK must debate future cost of universal healthcare
Open and honest discussions about funding and use of resources are vital to protect the future of the NHS and maintain our universal approach to healthcare, says Crystal Oldman
10 Jan 2018
Crystal Oldman: Policymakers should shadow a district nurse for a day
To truly understand the highly skilled, complex care delivered by district nurses in thousands of homes every day, policymakers need to see these specialist practitioners in action, says QNI chief executive Crystal Oldman
20 Nov 2017
Why we need an improvement resource for the district nursing service
Independent charity the Queen's Nursing Institute has been working towards providing a safer enviroment for staff in community settings.
03 Nov 2017
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Nurse-led services are the backbone of the NHS
Building a capacity in the community workforce was the focus of the Queen's Nursing Institute conference.
27 Sep 2017
Crystal Oldman: District nurses hold key to easing winter hospital crunch
District nurses are experts in the co-ordination and delivery of complex care in people’s...
26 Sep 2017
Crystal Oldman: act now to prevent more nurses leaving the profession
Skilled leadership, support from role models and clear career pathways are crucial to...
21 Jul 2017
Crystal Oldman: England risks losing its place as leading role model in nurse education
Countries across the world are striving to increase the number of graduate nurses, so...
07 Jun 2017
Crystal Oldman: it is the sense of belonging that brings Queen’s Nurses together
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) will celebrate its 130th anniversary on 20 June. Chief...
28 Apr 2017
Crystal Oldman: We forget the extraordinary work of district nurses at our peril
Shadowing a Queen's Nurse at work reminded QNI chief executive Crystal Oldman of the...
09 Mar 2017
Crystal Oldman: Helping community nurses get back on their feet
As the QNI celebrates its 130th anniversary, chief executive Crystal Oldman explains how the...
23 Jan 2017