Pictured above (L to R): Mary Devane, NMBI Professional Officer; NMBI Student Nurse Ambassador, Keith Kelly and Trish Nolan from NMBI’s Education, Policy and Standards Department

On 28 and 29 April, we were delighted to attend and speak at the School Summit 2025 which took place at the South East Technological University (SETU) Arena in Waterford.

The annual two-day event is attended by second level students and their teachers, allowing them to engage, explore and experience the many career opportunities available to them.

As part of our commitment to promote the professions of nursing and midwifery, Mary Devane, our Professional Officer in Education was the keynote speaker at the event, supported by Trish Nolan, Executive Officer in our Education Department. She provided information on the programmes available, the routes of entry and the opportunities for career progression.

We were delighted to be joined by our Student Nurse Ambassador, Keith Kelly who is a 2nd year general nursing student at SETU. As a current student, he shared his experiences which really resonated with students.  

Another of our Student Nurse Ambassadors, Elena Prendergast featured in the Belltime magazine. She shared her story and experiences of studying general nursing in Trinity College Dublin. You can read her story on the Student Ambassadors page of our website.