Crystal Oldman
GPNs must be included in roles reimbursement scheme if this vital role is to be nurtured
Including GPNs on the ARRS would prevent them feeling devalued and deskilled
Why were nurses snubbed at Rishi Sunak’s summit on NHS pressures?
The complexity of nursing cannot be known without their voices in the room
A business case for district nurse resources no one should ignore
If action were undertaken nationally, the result will be a consistently high-quality service
Don’t let NMC’s blueprint for community care pass by without specialist nursing input
QNI sees flaws in regulator’s plan and urges nurses to respond to its consultation
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
Free school meals: nurses cannot remain silent on child food poverty
We see the impact a lack of food has on the poorest families
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
UK district nursing survey aims to provide true picture of the service
District nursing team leaders encouraged to complete the survey
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
Buckingham Palace reception a fitting celebration of nursing
Nurses discussed profession’s diverse roles with Prince Charles
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.
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