The Irish Times Higher Options fair took place this month and NMBI, in partnership with our colleagues from the Office of Nursing and Midwifery Service Director (ONMSD), and Student Ambassadors were there to meet students exploring their future education and career options. 

The fair took place from 12 to 15 September and across the three days, our team spoke with thousands of students about the many opportunities available in nursing and midwifery. Visitors to the NMBI stand were keen to learn about the professions, the educational routes available, and what it takes to become a registered nurse or midwife. 

Each day, NMBI Professional Officers, Mary Devane and Emer McCormack shared their experiences of the professions and discussed the pathways, programmes and opportunities available in panel discussions moderated by Jen Hogan and Janet Stafford from the Irish Times. 

We would like to thank the ONMSD and the Nursing and Midwifery Practice Development Unit (NMPDU) for their continued support and for sharing their insights of the professions.  

A special word of thanks to our Student Ambassadors and student representatives who took time out from their studies to answer questions and share their personal experiences of college life and practice placements at our stand.  

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand for a chat. We enjoyed meeting so many students and wish them every success as they take the next steps towards their future careers. 

If you know someone who is interested in a nursing or a midwifery career, they can find out more on our website. 

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