A District nurse practitioner from Newcastle has received a Queens Nursing Institute (QNI) award for her outstanding performance whilst completing a Master’s Degree at Northumbria University.
Georgia Hibbert carried out her studies over an 18 month period and was supported by the Trust’s Education and Workforce Development department via Continuous Professional Development (CPD ) funding.
Attaining a qualification at this level is always challenging whilst continuing clinical duties, however Georgia was noted in particular for excelling both clinically and academically during her studies and her supervisory tutors at Northumbria University had no hesitation in nominating her for the QNI’s much coveted Philip Goodeve Docker Memorial Prize.
Georgia’s accomplishments were duly recognised by the QNI and she has been named as the nation’s top performing student of the District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification programme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland this year.
On winning the Prize Georgia said: “I am truly honoured to have been selected from this year’s DNSPQ cohort at Northumbria University to receive this award.
“I was totally unaware that this award existed prior to my nomination, nonetheless, I am very thankful to my tutors and mentors for recognising the hard work that dedication that I have put into the past 18 months, which has now finally paid off!”
I am grateful for the opportunities I have received and hope to inspire future Community Nurses and DNSPQ Students alike.
Of the nomination Kevin Murphy, Assistant Professor in Adult Nursing at Northumbria University said: “We are delighted to have nominated Georgia for this prestigious award from the Queens Nursing Institute, the esteemed Philip Goodeve Docker Memorial Prize, which is given to one student who demonstrates significant academic and clinical achievement in District Nursing practice as part of their District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Master’s Degree qualification.
“Georgia has consistently demonstrated outstanding levels of professionalism and dedication to her programme of study, achieving a distinction in her academic award.”
We would like to congratulate Georgia and the District Nursing team at the Newcastle Hospitals as this award reflects the formidable contribution that all those involved have made.
Kerry Puga, Matron for Community Nursing in Newcastle added: “Georgia has been a fantastic District Nursing Student during the 18-month Higher Apprenticeship Course. Her positive attitude, focus and passion for District Nursing has been recognised by each of her Practice Supervisors and her Practice Assessor.
“We are proud Georgia has been recognised by the QNI for the outstanding student she has been and we are excited for Georgia to commence her new post as a District Nurse and Nurse Practitioner for the service. Congratulations Georgia.”
Associate Director of Nursing for Clinical Standards and Community services Cheryl Teasdale also said: “Congratulations to Georgia, this is well deserved and a testament to Georgia as a highly skilled and educated individual.
Georgia displays her passion for community nursing with enthusiasm, highlighting the honour of caring for patients in their own homes, and the fulfilling diversity she experiences in the role.
“Georgia is a highly regarded by her colleagues, patients, their families as well as our partners in the community and is integral to supporting in the development of community nursing, which she will continue to do in her new role.
“Congratulations Georgia!”.
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Read more about Georgia’s award and her journey towards a successful career in community nursing leading to her new position as District Nurse Practitioner