NMBI is seeking expressions of interest from registrants and public interest representatives to participate in the work of a number of its committees.

NMBI committees are established by the Board of NMBI to assist it in the performance of its functions, and to ensure that a broad range of contributions, skills and qualities are available to it in the interest of patients and the public. Committees are composed of Board and non-Board co-opted members who demonstrate knowledge, skills and/or expertise in the primary area of focus and responsibility of a particular committee. Visit our website for information on how to apply.

The Board of NMBI, at their meeting on 24 May 2016 decided to remove the names of 1,960 nurses and midwives for non-payment of their Annual Retention Fee (ARF). Find out more about the removal and restoration process.

We would again remind all nurses and midwives engaged in clinical practice, nursing /midwifery management, education or research to ensure that their name is on the Active Register. It is also vital to ensure that NMBI is informed if you have retired from nursing/midwifery or are not engaged in practice during any calendar year. Please notify our office of a change in your address as all notices will issue to the most recent address logged on our computer system. You can update your address by setting up your personal account.

Values for Nurses and Midwives in Ireland developed in collaboration with the Department of Health, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and the Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director (ONMSD) in the Health Service Executive specifies the core values underpinning the practice of nurses and midwives in Ireland. An extensive national consultation identified and agreed Compassion, Care and Commitment as the three core values that underpin nursing and midwifery practice in Ireland.

NMBI have commenced the process of embedding the three core values, Compassion, Care and Commitment, in practice by developing a national awareness programme that will be available in September and an e-learning programme which will be launched in Spring 2017. Find out more.

NMBI was pleased to accept an invitation to present Advanced Practice Nursing in Ireland at the recent RCN Congress in Glasgow. The Fringe Event entitled Credentialing for ANPs: What’s it all about provided delegates with the opportunity to explore the advantages of credentialing, consider RCN proposals, and gain insights into regulation, criteria for registration as an ANP, and associated legislation that support safety of the public from an Irish perspective. Read more about the Congress.

The Working Group for Advanced Practice Nursing anticipates that enactment of the Nurses and Midwives Rules (pending) will facilitate publication of Advanced Practice Nursing Standards and Requirements in the coming months. Updates will be available on our Advanced Practice page.