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The NMBI 2026 annual registration renewal window is now open. Registrants can renew online up to 31 January 2026.   Renewals must be done through the online portal – MyNMBI. The portal has recently been upgraded to ensure the renewal process is as user-friendly as possible. While the portal may look different, the process is the same

The Health Research Board (HRB) has announced new funding opportunities for healthcare professionals. The Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme is now open to applicants from nursing, midwifery, and all healthcare professions. Additionally, the Secondary Data Analysis Projects (SDAP) 2025 funding call is open for researchers interested in using existing datasets to answer important health questions. For full

The Irish Association of Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioners (IAANMP) is conducting a short Survey questionnaire to gather feedback from members on education and development needs in leadership roles. As part of our submission to the Department of Health on recommendation 28 of the ERB report, your input is important in identifying key areas for

Honouring Excellence, Leadership, and Innovation in Advanced Practice Advanced Practice Week takes place from 10th to 16th November 2025, offering an important opportunity to celebrate the exceptional contributions of Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and Advanced Midwife Practitioners (AMPs) across Ireland. This week recognises the expertise, leadership, autonomous and compassionate care that define advanced practice, and

Public Consultation by the Department of Health in Ireland on proposed amendments to the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; the Medical Practitioners Act 2007; the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011; and the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Act 2020. Available at:  https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/REGULATEDPROFESSIONSBILL The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, has commenced

Skin cancer rates in Ireland have almost doubled over the past two decades, placing increasing pressure on healthcare services nationwide. To address this growing demand, Roscommon University Hospital has successfully implemented an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)-led see-and-treat skin cancer service, providing patients with same-day assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Established in June 2023, the innovative clinic