Information sessions

On 7 and 8 April, NMBI held a number of information sessions which provided an overview of the draft standards. A video of the information session is available to watch on our website.

Timelines

Background

In August 2022, NMBI with the Chief Nurse’s Office in the Department of Health co-sponsored an evidence-based review of the undergraduate education programmes leading to nursing and midwifery education. The RUN-ME research report was published in October 2023, which made several recommendations including an increase in community placements for nurses and midwives in line with Sláintecare and national healthcare policies.

From May 2023 to December 2024, the Department of Health Expert Review Body (ERB) and Implementation Action Group 1 coordinated a national engagement review, inviting involvement from key stakeholders. Several actions were outlined including the development of new education programme standards by NMBI.

In January 2025, NMBI met with the Heads of Schools of Nursing and Midwifery to discuss updating undergraduate standards and requirements, general principles and timelines.

In February and March 2025, NMBI held focused consultation workshops on the Draft Nurse Registration Programme Standards and Requirements for undergraduate students. Following feedback from these workshops NMBI commenced the public consultation in April until 20 May.