A Queens Nurse is a community nurse who has demonstrated a high level of commitment to patient care and nursing practice. The title "Queens Nurse" was first given to district nurses who had trained with the Queens Nursing Institute and passed its written examination. The QNI continued to award this qualification until 1968, when nurse education was taken into higher education and the title fell into abeyance. The QNI re-instated the title of Queens Nurse in 2007 after a gap of 40 years with the approval of the charitys patron, the Queen. The modern Queens Nurse title is not a qualification, but it is awarded following a rigorous anonymous assessment process, requiring applicants to submit details of their professional career, essays in reflective practice, and references from patients, managers, and colleagues. It is available to all nurses who have worked in community settings for over five years and is not restricted to district nurses. In 2021, there are around 1700 Queens Nurses in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The Queens Nursing Institute Scotland has also reintroduced the title of Queens Nurse in a different form, using its own assessment criteria. The Queens Nurse title is awarded for life, by renewing every year, and there is an expectation that Queens Nurses continue to act as ambassadors for the role. Queens Nurses are likely to be senior practitioners, at level 6/7 of the NHS career framework. The benefits of being a Queens Nurse include connecting with a supportive network of nurses, access to leadership development opportunities, and the opportunity to influence policy nationally and locally.