Four Isle of Wight community nurses have been honoured with the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse by The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI).

The Queen’s Nurse title is not an award for past service or a qualification, it is a former recognition that nurses are part of a professional network committed to delivering and leading outstanding care in the community.

The honoured community nurses on the Island are:

  • Quality matron - Charlotte Bexon-Stone
  • Northeast district nurse team lead -  Jackie Balloch
  • Parkinson’s nurse specialist, - Peter Scholes
  • Respiratory nurse specialist - Sarah Kearney

The achievement means that the IW NHS Trust now has a total of 18 nurses who have received the Queen’s Nurse title.

Charlotte Bexon-Stone said: “Receiving the Queen’s Nurse title is not only an honour but a privilege and something of which I am incredibly proud.

“I look forward to networking with like-minded individuals, sharing experiences and enhancing the lives of patients in our island community.”

Jackie Balloch added: “I am delighted and honoured to have been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse, it’s a great privilege, and I’m looking forward to networking with others across the country to share experiences and to support each other.”

Crystal Oldman, chief executive of the QNI, said: “Congratulations to all those nurses who have received the title of Queen’s Nurse. You join a wonderful, supportive national network of nurses committed to learning, leadership, and providing excellent care for the people they serve. We look forward to working with you.”