The Irish Times Higher Options fair took place last month and NMBI, in partnership with our colleagues from the Office of Nursing and Midwifery Service Director (ONMSD), were there to meet with second level students from across the country.

The event took place from 25 to 27 September at the RDS in Dublin and provided secondary school students with information on choosing further and higher-level courses.

Every year, we attend Higher Options as part of our continued commitment to promote the professions and encourage students to consider a career in nursing and midwifery.

NMBI and the ONMSD, along with our nursing and midwifery colleagues, met thousands of students over the three days. We were also joined by newly qualified nurses and midwives who spoke with students about their experiences of college life and clinical practical placements.

We took part in panel discussions where panellists shared their experiences with aspiring nurses and midwives. This is one of the most popular aspects of Higher Options and we were delighted to see a high level of interest again this year. We would like to thank all the panellists for sharing their insights and for helping us to promote the professions.

We would also like to thank the ONMSD for their continued support of this event.

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