Rare honour for Florence Nightingale School
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The Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery is now the only nursing school in the country with as many as three QNI Fellows on their staff.Alison While, Professor of Community Nursing and Associate Dean (Education and External Affairs), has been awarded a Fellowship of the Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI), joining two other School members in her new appointment: Professor Sarah Cowley, Professor of Community Practice Development, and Professor Anne Marie Rafferty, Head of School.
Alison’s appointment distinguishes the School as the only one in the country with as many QNI fellows in residence.
“The QNI is dedicated to improving patient care by supporting community nurses in any field or specialty – in the NHS, voluntary or private sector,” commented Rosemary Cook CBE, Director of the QNI. “We involve community nurses in shaping the policies that affect them, and inspire them to reach their full potential for the benefit of the community.
“Fellowships are awarded to known leaders usually from within primary care or community based services – people with a high profile and the respect of their peers, from academic, policy and practice backgrounds. They are ambassadors that help us to extend the reach of the QNI’s work.”
Alison began her career as a health visitor in a slum clearance area. She has a large research portfolio spanning over more than 25 years, and an extensive publication record across both the academic and professional press. Alison is currently consultant editor of the British Journal of Community Nursing. On receiving her appointment as QNI Fellow, Alison was commended on her outstanding contribution to community nursing.
You can read more about Alison’s profile on the QNI website: http://www.qni.org.uk/about-us/New%20QNI%20Fellows.html
About the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery at King’s College London
The number one Nursing and Midwifery School in London (2009 Times Good University Guide) and highly regarded by leading London NHS Trusts with links to industry, health services and policy makers, the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery develops leading-edge nurses and midwives of tomorrow – practitioners, partners, and leaders in their field.
Studying at King’s College London, one of the top 25 universities in the world, the School’s graduates are highly sought after nationally and internationally, with:
Based in a prestigious Russell Group University, the School is also at the forefront of health services, policy and evaluation research. For more information on studying at the School, email nightingale@kcl.ac.uk
Alison’s appointment distinguishes the School as the only one in the country with as many QNI fellows in residence.
“The QNI is dedicated to improving patient care by supporting community nurses in any field or specialty – in the NHS, voluntary or private sector,” commented Rosemary Cook CBE, Director of the QNI. “We involve community nurses in shaping the policies that affect them, and inspire them to reach their full potential for the benefit of the community.
“Fellowships are awarded to known leaders usually from within primary care or community based services – people with a high profile and the respect of their peers, from academic, policy and practice backgrounds. They are ambassadors that help us to extend the reach of the QNI’s work.”
Alison began her career as a health visitor in a slum clearance area. She has a large research portfolio spanning over more than 25 years, and an extensive publication record across both the academic and professional press. Alison is currently consultant editor of the British Journal of Community Nursing. On receiving her appointment as QNI Fellow, Alison was commended on her outstanding contribution to community nursing.
You can read more about Alison’s profile on the QNI website: http://www.qni.org.uk/about-us/New%20QNI%20Fellows.html
About the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery at King’s College London
The number one Nursing and Midwifery School in London (2009 Times Good University Guide) and highly regarded by leading London NHS Trusts with links to industry, health services and policy makers, the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery develops leading-edge nurses and midwives of tomorrow – practitioners, partners, and leaders in their field.
Studying at King’s College London, one of the top 25 universities in the world, the School’s graduates are highly sought after nationally and internationally, with:
- exemplary care and clinical skills
- professional attitudes
- policy awareness
- intellectual rigour and self-confidence
Based in a prestigious Russell Group University, the School is also at the forefront of health services, policy and evaluation research. For more information on studying at the School, email nightingale@kcl.ac.uk