The Irish Times Higher Options fair took place earlier this month and NMBI, in partnership with the Office of Nursing and Midwifery Service Director (ONMSD), were there to meet with students interested in a career in nursing and midwifery. 

We were delighted to have newly qualified nurses and midwives join us at the event, at the RDS in Dublin, to give second level students from across the country information on how to access further and higher-level courses. The recent graduates shared their experiences of college life and clinical practical placements, giving useful insights to the students attending Higher Options.

Our attendance at the Higher Options fair is part of the careers support and guidance we provide to nursing and midwifery students. Over the three-day event, NMBI, the ONMSD and our nursing and midwifery colleagues met thousands of students who attended our stand.

We also took part in five panel discussions, where panellists shared their experiences with aspiring nurses and midwives. Taking part in the panel from NMBI were, Lorraine Clarke-Bishop and Mary Devane. They were joined by recent graduates, Katie Shanley, Samantha Durning, Lauren Flanagan, Lara Folliard and Emma Lewis. We would like to thank all the panelists for sharing their insights and for promoting the professions.

Ahead of the event, we launched a new careers section of our website, which provides easy to understand information on the opportunities and routes to nursing and midwifery.

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