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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

Applications Now Open We are delighted to offer 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

University Hospital Waterford will host its Advanced Nurse and Midwifery Conference on 20 February 2026 in the Elva Theatre, RCSI Building on the UHW site. The event brings together ANPs and AMPs to celebrate UHW’s 20-year journey from its first Advanced Nurse Practitioner to the 42 practitioners leading services today. The conference will showcase the

Congratulations to Felicity Mc Fadden, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) in Respiratory Integrated Care in Cavan and Monaghan, on the successful acceptance of her abstract for the 14th ICN NP/APN Network Conference, taking place in Nashville, Tennessee, in September 2026. Felicity’s work has been accepted for Oral Podium Presentation within the conference category Practice: Transforming

The Irish Association of Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioners (IAANMP) is delighted to announce that an abstract submitted by Caroline Fraser, IAANMP Vice Chair, has been formally accepted for presentation at the 14th International Council of Nurses (ICN) Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Nurse (NP/APN) Network Conference. The abstract, titled Driving Excellence in Advanced Practice:

Abstract submissions are now open for the Academic GP Ireland Conference 2026, taking place on 5–6 June 2026 at University College Cork (UCC). The conference is hosted by the Department of General Practice, UCC, in collaboration with Academic General Practice Ireland, the Cork Postgraduate GP Specialist Training Programme, and the Irish College of General Practitioners

2026 International Council of Nurses NP/APN Network Conference. 14 – 17 September 2026 Nashville, Tennessee, USA Registration Now Open: Registration