This award aims to recognise those who provide effective supervision and assessment, create high-quality learning environments, act as a role model and who build and maintain relationships to enable and support learning and development in the workplace.
Prompted by the departure of experienced practice nurses, leaving a gap in patient care, the team aimed to develop an education programme, SANDRA (Supporting prActice Nurses in Diabetes, Revalidation and Appraisal), to train practice nurses in delivering diabetes clinics.
The programme, led by Sandra Wilson, involved collaboration with diabetes specialist nurses and other health care professionals, overcoming major challenges including funding, recruitment, and IT issues. Evaluation has already showed significant improvements in practice nurse confidence and skills, leading to better patient outcomes and reduced reliance on GP appointments.
The initiative has received commendation at the Quality in Care Diabetes programme.
Praising the team on their success, Colin Poolman, RCN Scotland Executive Director said: “By creating a positive learning environment, the SANDRA team has ensured the nursing staff can develop and improve patient care. Practice-based learning is fundamental to maintaining the nursing workforce and, with their new programme, they have created a high-quality learning environment where all involved feel supported and empowered to deliver high quality patient care”.
Congratulations to the runner up, Yasmin Murray, Deputy Charge Nurse in NHS Ayrshire and Arran, and the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Practice Education team, who were highly commended.
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