Theresa Lowry Lehnen

The Irish Association of Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioners (IAANMP) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 IAANMP Bursary Awards, recognising excellence, leadership and commitment to the advancement of practice across Ireland. This year’s Bernie Carpenter Perpetual Bursary is awarded to Tracy Finnegan, Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (CIT, Louth), to support her completion […]

Final call for IAANMP 2026 bursary applications. IAANMP have three bursary opportunities in 2026 to support our members’ professional development. Applications should be submitted by email to iaanmp@gmail.com Closing date for applications: 28 February 2026 at 5.00pm The Irish Association of Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioners (IAANMP) invites applications from its membership for two annual bursary

Strong clinical leadership and innovative service design are central to the future of advanced practice in Ireland. Melissa Hammond, RANP and Chair of the Irish Association of Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioners, is featured in The Greystones Guide article “Just What The Good Nurse Ordered,” highlighting the impact of nurse-led models of care within the

‘Obesity Management: Controversies, Opportunities & Challenges’ NIPC Free Webinar. Wednesday 4 March 2026, 19:00–20:30 Taking place in support of World Obesity Day, this timely webinar will explore the evolving landscape of obesity care in Ireland. Obesity management continues to develop rapidly –  clinically, socially, and politically,  and presents both significant challenges and important opportunities for

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is about to begin procurement of a national electronic health record (EHR), to deliver an integrated digital health record for every patient in Ireland. The Government’s approval follows completion of the Preliminary Business Case and independent external assurance processes, confirming compliance with the State’s Infrastructure Guidelines. The EHR is intended

Poster submissions for the HSE Spark Innovation Summit 2026 are now open. Each year, the Spark Summit celebrates and showcases the outstanding achievements of frontline clinical teams who are driving real change and delivering meaningful impact across our health services. Have you or your team worked on an innovative project that is improving patient care?

Spark Summit 2026 🔔 Save the Date: 16 June 2026 📍 Royal Convention Centre, Dublin The HSE Spark Innovation Programme has announced the return of Spark Summit 2026 – an inspiring national event bringing together Ireland’s most innovative healthcare thinkers, leaders, and change-makers. Spark Summit is the annual gathering place for clinicians, innovators, designers, and

A research study is being conducted to map the numbers and research focus areas of nursing and midwifery PhDs and doctorates across the Republic of Ireland. The findings will inform the development of Joint Clinical Academic Nursing and Midwifery Appointments, in line with ERB Recommendations 24/25. Study Title: Baseline evaluation of the number of nurses

In December 2025, the Irish Association of Advanced Nursing and Midwifery Practitioners (IAANMP), in partnership with Dr Susan Kent of ArrowHealth, submitted Independent Nursing and Midwifery Practice: A National Framework Proposal to Empower the Profession and Strengthen the System to the Department of Health. The framework sets out a structured, evidence-informed approach to enabling independent

The IAANMP Educational Pathways Survey provides a national snapshot of advanced nursing and midwifery practitioners’ educational attainment, leadership confidence, and perspectives on doctoral-level progression. A total of 205 respondents participated, the majority of whom were Registered Advanced Nurse or Midwife Practitioners working in patient-facing roles. Respondents demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, with most