Our Director of Fitness to Practise, Orla Crowe, has shared her remarkable recovery journey following a serious road traffic collision that left her with serious injuries and months of rehabilitation. 

Speaking in a recent interview with RSVP Magazine, Orla described how she sustained multiple injuries, including a pelvis broken in nine places, after being struck by a truck while cycling in Dublin in 2022. Following emergency surgery and extensive rehabilitation, she had to relearn how to walk. 

Throughout her recovery, Orla drew strength from her family, healthcare team and wider community. She has spoken about the profound impact that nurses and other healthcare professionals had on her journey, helping her regain her independence and confidence. 

Today, Orla has returned to an active life and now leads NMBI's Fitness to Practise Department. Reflecting on her experience as a patient, she said it gave her a deeper appreciation of the dedication, skill and compassion shown by nurses every day.  

At NMBI, we are proud to have Orla as part of our leadership team. Her journey highlights resilience, determination and the difference that high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation can make in people's lives.