Queen’s Nurse Leadership 2 courses
The [Queen's Nurse] course made me even prouder to be a nurse and reminded me of the power we have to use our voices to influence change and keep the person and their story at the heart of everything we do.
Queen’s Nurse
Current opportunities
We are pleased to offer two opportunities to attend a Queen's Nurse Leadership 2 (QNL2) course in early 2027.
Queen’s Nurse Leadership 2 is a three-day in-person course for up to 20 participants. The course focuses on:
Developing a deeper understanding of professional leadership and leadership skills
Enabling participants to strengthen their voice
Supporting participants to actively listen to the voices of the community they work with.
All of our Queen’s Nurse Leadership courses are carefully structured to include the best possible balance between the teaching of high-quality content, experiential learning, and deep reflection. We work with well-established coaches, facilitators, and expert speakers who bring their knowledge and insights to every course.
Opportunity 1 - For community nurses working in Scotland, QNIS is offering funded places*, supported by The Vivensa Foundation, on a Queen’s Nurse Leadership 2 (QNL2) course taking place on:
Tuesday 16, Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 March 2027, in Edinburgh
*a £75 non-refundable booking fee is payable.
Essential criteria for applicants
Applicants must have completed a Queen's Nurse Leadership 1 (QNL1) course
Working as a community nurse in a clinical setting
Working predominantly with people over the age of 65 years
Working in Scotland
Currently registered with the NMC
Not under investigation by the NMC or your employing organisation
Able to attend the full three days.
Applicants must have completed QNL1 and will be notified directly when QNL2 applications open on Monday 2 November.
Click here to read our Vivensa FAQs
Click here to read our Terms and Conditions
If you have further questions, please email the Programme Lead, Emma Legge: qndp@qnis.org.uk.
Opportunity 2 - For community nurses and midwives working in Scotland, QNIS is offering funded places*, supported by The Burdett Trust for Nursing, on a Queen’s Nurse Leadership 2 course taking place on:
Monday 29, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 March 2027, in Aberdeen
*a £75 non-refundable booking fee is payable.
Essential criteria for applicants
Applicants must have completed a Queen's Nurse Leadership 1 (QNL1) course
Working as a community nurse or midwife in a clinical setting
Working in Scotland
Currently registered with the NMC
Not under investigation by the NMC or your employing organisation
Able to attend the full three days.
Applicants must have completed QNL1 and will be notified directly when QNL2 applications open on Monday 2 November.
Click here to read our Burdett FAQs
Click here to read our Terms and Conditions
If you have further questions, you can email the Programme Lead, Emma Legge: qndp@qnis.org.uk.