Motion · S5M-15040 · 4 Dec 2018

Queen's Nurse Award for Keri Ratter

Lodged by Tavish Scott Standard Motion 13 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Keri Ratter on being awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse at a ceremony in Edinburgh on 29 November 2018; notes that the programme was reintroduced in 2017, following the last award in 1969, to ensure that the values of the past are meeting the needs of future communities; understands that Keri was nominated for providing high quality and compassionate care to people in Shetland; notes that she completed the nine-month programme, which is run by the Queen’s Nursing Institute in Scotland, by focusing her professional development on the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people; acknowledges that Keri is the lead school nurse of a team, which aims to have an accessible service for all pupils across Shetland, and wishes Keri and the team all the best.

Supporters (13)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.