Motion · S6M-16060 · 8 Jan 2025

Recognition of Inverclyde Nurses’ Achievement as Queen’s Nurses

Lodged by Stuart McMillan (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Monica Keenan, who is an advanced clinical nurse specialist at Ardgowan Hospice, and Lee-Anne Woods, who is a clinical nurse specialist supporting care-experienced children and young people at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, on being awarded the prestigious Queen’s Nurse title by the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS); acknowledges that Monica and Lee-Anne, who are from Inverclyde, joined 19 other extraordinary nurses who were celebrated at a recent ceremony in Edinburgh for completing the nine-month Queen’s Nurse Development Programme; recognises the vital work of the QNIS in supporting and developing Scotland’s nursing professionals, and celebrates what it sees as the transformative impact of nurses, such as Monica and Lee-Anne, who go above and beyond to champion care, compassion and leadership in Scotland’s healthcare system.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.