Queen’s Researcher honoured with RCN’s highest recognition
A research fellow at Queen’s University Belfast triumphed at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Awards in London recently.
Dr Steph Craig from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s took home the Award of Merit, the highest honour the RCN can give for voluntary service to the College.
Steph received the acknowledgement in recognition for her leadership, inclusivity and commitment to improving nursing practice.
The RCN Awards celebrate the hard work and dedication of outstanding members, and those individuals who have made a significant contribution to the nursing profession.
From adapting delirium training for over 500 students as a nursing student, to expanding its uptake across the UK, she has repeatedly advanced RCN education and championed diverse voices, including international nurses and healthcare assistants.
Commenting on her success, Stephanie said:
“Receiving the RCN Award of Merit is a real honour. Nursing has given me so much, and I feel incredibly proud to have contributed to work that supports the profession, amplifies the voices of nurses across different sectors, and ultimately helps improve care for older people. I am very grateful to the colleagues who nominated me and to the RCN for this recognition.”
Her contributions to the RCN Older People’s Forum, where she now serves as Chair, include leading major communication and podcast projects, significantly increasing member engagement and establishing well attended UK wide webinars.
Steph is also a strong local leader as Chair of the RCN Independent Sector Network in Northern Ireland, organising events, supporting care homes and strengthening the professional voice of the sector. Stephanie was commended for her sustained, voluntary contribution at both national and regional levels.
Nominations are made by RCN members and reviewed by an awards committee, made up of members elected to senior RCN roles.
Five RCN members from Northern Ireland who have made an exceptional contribution to the Royal College of Nursing, were celebrated at this year’s RCN Awards.
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