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Paul Rusk Receives Queen's Nurse Award

  • Submitted by: Emma Roddick, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 December 2024
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-15903
  • Current status: Fallen

That the Parliament congratulates Paul Rusk, senior charge nurse at NHS Highland, on being awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse; acknowledges that Paul is one of 21 community nurses to receive this award, having been selected to participate in a nine-month professional development programme run by the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland; notes that, each year, a number of community nurses and midwives are chosen to participate in the development programme, which includes residential and online workshops, and coaching sessions; extends its congratulations to Paul once again on this incredible achievement, and commends his dedication to the nursing profession.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Tim Eagle, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Edward Mountain, Audrey Nicoll, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Evelyn Tweed, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White