The third episode of our podcast, NMBI Voice is now available.  

NMBI Voice covers the key changes and challenges facing our professions today and breaks down complex topics into practical guidance you can use. 

In this episode, Kathyann Barrett is joined by Dr Ray Healy, NMBI’s Director of Registration, who speaks about one of our core functions - maintaining the Register of Nurses and Midwives. 

From Irish and EU educated nurses with streamlined pathways, to UK applicants navigating post-Brexit changes, to the thousands of nurses arriving from India, the Philippines, and beyond, Ray explains the complexities of recognising qualifications and the rigorous steps involved in ensuring that only those meeting the highest standards are licensed to practise. He also reflects on global challenges - from conflicts that disrupt access to documentation, to the balance between fairness for applicants and the regulator’s duty to protect the public. 

The conversation covers the annual renewal process, the digitisation of NMBI’s systems, and the supports available for applicants along the way. It also highlights the constant balancing act between efficiency, fairness, and safeguarding public trust. 

New episodes air on the first Monday of every month, providing information you may need to maintain excellent standards while focusing on what matters most – caring for your patients. 

Listen now on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 

If you missed the first two episodes, you can listen back through the links below. 

Episode 1: From Principles to Practice: The NMBI Code 

Episode 2: Keeping Practice Safe: Inside NMBI’s Professional Competence Scheme