A case manager based at Long Sutton Medical Centre will be given the Queen’s Nurse title at a ceremony in London on May 11.
Claire Walpole’s award by The Queen’s Nursing Institute recognises a commitment to high standards of learning, leadership and patient care.
She said: “I was nominated by a patient for the title because she was really pleased with the care that I give. I was really overwhelmed.
“The Queen’s Nurse title is very much about improving standards of care and leadership which is what I intend to do.”
Her role sees her leading nine members of staff, palliative care and dealing with complex visits.
Claire said: “I really do love my job. It’s so rewarding and to receive this recognition for simply doing my job makes me feel quite overwhelmed.
“My children told me how proud of me they are, which means so much to me when they see me working so hard.”
Sue Cousland, Chief Nurse and director of operations at Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust, said: “We are very proud of the growing team of Queen’s Nurses at Lincolnshire Community Health Services, who are being rightly recognised for the positive contributions they continue to make, to ensure patients receive the best care possible.
“As an organisation, we feel privileged to be closely involved with the Queen’s Nursing Institute Network and fully support the future development of our nurses and leaders. I would like to offer our very best wishes and congratulations to Claire for her achievements.”
Crystal Oldman, chief executive of the QNI said: “Congratulations are due to Claire for her success.
“Community nurses operate in an ever more challenging world and our role is to support them as effectively as we can. The Queen’s Nurse title is a key part of this and we would encourage other community nurses to apply.”
Claire will become the 16th Queen’s Nurse within Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
